MTU Michigan Tech Recreation has canceled all of its 2020 summer sports camps and tournaments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision followed the announcement late last week by university president Rick Koubek that all face-to-face instruction on campus would be suspended for the summer. Those who have registered for …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Holds Press Conference
Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier this afternoon, to once again update the state, on where we stand in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. She thanked law enforcement for keeping order during the protests yesterday. Some restrictions to the “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, have also been …
Read More »UP Health System Portage Earns Fourth Straight “A” Grade For Patient Care
UP Health System Portage has earned an “A” Rating during the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is the 4th consecutive “A” Rating for UP Health System Portage. The rating recognizes the organizations commitment to providing safer care to patients. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization, …
Read More »Hancock School District Updates Meal Program and Graduation Ceremony
In an email sent to parents, Hancock School District Superintendent Steve Patchin outlined an extension of the district’s meal program and plans for a graduation ceremony for this year’s seniors. Patchin couldn’t go into detail, but said this, regarding the graduation ceremony. Applications for the free and reduced cost lunch …
Read More »Keweenaw Chamber Of Commerce Needs Feedback For Survey
In an email sent to Keweenaw Report, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce has a survey they would like members of the business community to fill out. Invest UP, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works and the economic development community, are conducting the survey, aimed at measuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Extends Executive Orders
Governor Whitmer has been busy extending previous executive orders. Yesterday, she extended her order, which limits places of public accommodation, meaning establishments such as theaters, gyms and barbershops, remain closed, while restaurants can continue serving take out and drive through, and delivery orders. Establishments such as grocery stores and pharmacies …
Read More »2020 Census Update
It’s been one month since the 2020 Census Day. Houghton County has improved, with close to 61% of residents responding. The Village of Calumet remains low with 43%. Lake Linden remains the leader with 65% reporting. If you have a post office box, your house will have to be canvassed, …
Read More »NASCAR to Resume May 17th – Friday Sports Wrap
NASCAR NASCAR plans to resume its season May 17th. The first official event since March 8th will be held at Darlington Raceway. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed off on the event, even though he recently extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 12th. There will be no fans …
Read More »Baraga County Has First Confirmed Case Of COVID-19
In a press release late this afternoon, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed Baraga County has their first positive case of COVID-19. The patient is a male, with a recent history of travel. Due to privacy laws, no further information is available, but Kate Beer, from the Western Upper …
Read More »Baraga County Confirms First Covid-19 Case
Baraga County has recorded its first case of COVID-19 infection. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed the report in a press release this afternoon. Health Officer Kate Beer said the victim is a male with a recent history of travel. The Health Department continues to investigate to determine if …
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