College Hockey Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Scott Perunovich has won the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as college hockey’s best player. With six goals and 24 assists, Perunovich became the first defenseman to lead the National Collegiate Hockey Association in scoring. NHL With play suspended for more than a month, the National Hockey …
Read More »Two Jailed After South Range Home Invasion
Two people have been arrested after a home invasion in South Range. Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in the village around 4:00 Saturday morning. A person inside the home told them that a man and a woman had broken in. He said the man threatened him …
Read More »MLB Mulls Florida-Arizona Solution – Saturday Sports Wrap
MLB Major League Baseball’s plan to salvage its season might also include Florida. A proposal floated earlier this week suggested that all of the season’s games could be played in Arizona, using spring training camps and the Diamondbacks’ stadium in Phoenix. An amended version now being discussed would add the …
Read More »Copper Country Today – April 12, 2020
On this week’s Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talked with… Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, about the governor’s extended Stay Home, Stay Safe order, and the status of the fight against COVID-19 in the Keweenaw… Dr. Colleen Vallad-Hix from Upper Great Lakes Family Health, who shared …
Read More »Local Churches Celebrate Easter Online
The most important weekend on the Christian calendar is here and the Keweenaw Report checked in with local churches to see how they plan to celebrate, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of churches will be streaming their Easter service through video conferencing and social media. Katie Bridgers from Grace …
Read More »WUPHD Issues Health Advisory
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department recently issued a health advisory, reminding residents to follow Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, which has now been extended through the end of the month. The advisory also reminds residents that they should contact their healthcare care provider, if they show …
Read More »Stay Home Stay Safe Order Extended Through The End Of The Month
Governor Whitmer held a press conference yesterday afternoon, and she covered a lot of ground. She named the Executive orders she has signed over the last few days. She also discussed Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance System, which has been overwhelmed recently, due to the influx of claims. She also extended her …
Read More »Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force Begins Phase 2 Of Energy Analysis
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force is beginning the second phase of their analysis of the U.P.’s energy needs now and in the future. They are also finalizing their submission to Governor Whitmer on propane availability. The task force will meet electronically on Monday, from 10am til noon. Public feedback …
Read More »Representative Greg Markkanen Points Out Missed Opportunities In Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order Extension
Representative Greg Markkanen from Michigan’s 110th District, was not happy with the Governor’s extension of the Stay Home Stay Safe executive order. Markkanen, supports social distancing to slow the spread of the virus, but believes the Governor missed an opportunity to allow workers who can do their jobs safely, back …
Read More »Lions Consider Draft Trade-Down – Friday Sports Wrap
Finlandia The Finlandia men’s soccer team has added another new recruit. Tyson Fairley was a team captain, leading scorer and MVP at Atascocita High School in Houston. NFL There are multiple reports that the Detroit Lions are considering trading down in the NFL Draft. Detroit has the third overall pick. …
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