The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region officially release the results of the Tourism Impact Analysis of the Western Upper Peninsula. The final report was developed by the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute in a cooperative effort to illustrate the economic impact of tourism on Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, …
Read More »Copper Shores 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline Officially Live
The Copper Shores 24/7 Sexual Assault hotline is now ready to take calls from the community. Earlier this year the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation announced the start of a sexual assault hotline to replace services provided by the dial help crisis line. Phone lines went live over the weekend …
Read More »MDOT Begins Half Million Dollar Railroad Rebuild Project on US – 41 Near Champion
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a half-million dollar project to rebuild the railroad crossing in Champion on US–41. Starting today MDOT crews will begin a 500,000 dollar investment project to rebuild the Wisconsin Central Railroad crossing near Champion in Marquette County. The department expects work will wrap up …
Read More »Melody Wagner Announces Intent to Run for the 109th District Seat as a Republican
Melody Wagner announces her intent to run as for the Republican primary nomination in the 109th district. Wagner recently announced her intent to run after an official campaign event in late May. Wagner will run in the 109th district, which now includes Baraga County. The Gwinn resident will run under …
Read More »Annual MDOT Bridge Inspections Start with the Portage Lake Lift Bridge this Week
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin annual bridge inspections across the western Upper Peninsula this week. Smaller bridge sections will begin inspections after Wednesday. MDOT crews will work to ensure the safe and reliable use of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge starting today through Wednesday. From 830 am to …
Read More »LL-H Girls Win D-3 UP Track Title – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. High School In the high school baseball tournament… • Because of the rain, the Division Three district tournament scheduled for Saturday was pushed back to today. The host Houghton Gremlins will face Hancock at 12:00 in the first semifinal, with coverage …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 2, 2024
On this week’s Copper Country Today: BHK Child Development is celebrating 50 years of service to the Copper Country. Host Todd VanDyke talks with Katie Waara, Katie Hardy and Cheryl Mills about Head Start and the other programs BHK offers. Listen to the segment here. This year’s Houghton County Vet …
Read More »Jets Baseball, ‘Dogs Softball Claim District Titles – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. High School In the high school baseball tournament… • Jeffers claimed the Division Four district title Friday. The Jets eliminated Ironwood 4-1 in the semifinals. Cody Turner struck out 12. Jeffers then edged Gogebic 3-2 in the championship match. Levi Frahm …
Read More »Keweenaw Community Foundation Awards 2024 Scholarship to Copper Country Students
Now that high school graduation around the cooper country have wrapped up. Students will move into the workforce or head off for secondary education. The Keweenaw Community Foundation happily announces several students from the region will receive a little extra help thanks to scholarship awards. The Bernard F Gaffney Memorial …
Read More »Copper Country Angel Mission Starts Socks and Undies Drive for Local Children
Throughout the year the Copper Country Angel mission works with groups to create item drives for local children. In the fall the Copper Country Angel Mission holds an annual backpack drive that supplies school items to kids. This summer the organization will work on a second item drive with help …
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