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Volunteers are still needed for this year’s Copperdog 150. Doug Harrer and Krissy Kovachich previewed this year’s race. Kovachcich spoke of the quality of the volunteers, which have kept the race around for 11 years, while other races have fizzled out. This Saturday, is the hands on volunteer training at …

Houghton County has a new Syringe Service Program, which is more than providing clean needles to residents battling substance abuse, it also provides counseling services, so people can get on the road to recovery. Gail Ploe, Prevention Specialist and Drug Counselor from the Western U.P. Health Department, said the substance …

The Portage Lake District Library hosted the Copper Country League of Women Voters as they  celebrated their 100th birthday, along with the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Cake and other activities such as voter registration and absentee ballots were …

High School In girls basketball tonight… – Calumet plays at Houghton. Our broadcast will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com. – Hancock travels to West Iron County – Lake Linden-Hubbell hosts Republic-Michigamme. – Dollar Bay-Tamarack City journeys to Watersmeet. – Jeffers tips off at Chassell. – Baraga welcomes …

High School In high school girls basketball Saturday, Lake Linden-Hubbell fell to Ishpeming 66-28. Jamie Hendrickson led the Lakes with 12 points.. Both Copper Country Christian School teams swept their double-headers against the Lake Tomahawk Northern Stars Saturday. The girls won their games 37-28 and 40-31. Sierra Jackson scored 17 …

High School Houghton dominated Wing Ding yesterday, as the boys basketball team and the hockey team both earned easy victories over rival Hancock. In the basketball contest, the Gremlins opened up an early lead, and held the scrappy Bulldogs at bay down the stretch for an 81-62 victory. Brad Simonson …

Kitchens, bathrooms and drinking fountains can return to normal in portions of the Copper Country that had been affected by a “boil water” advisory over the past several days. The Western U.P. Health Department says the water in the Adams Township system has tested clear of contaminants, following a repair …

The League of Women Voters of the Copper Country celebrates their 100th birthday today. The celebration takes place at the Portage District Library in Houghton at 11am. Cake and activities are available. You can also pick up voter registration forms and absentee ballots. Celebrations like this, are taking place all …

A man has been arrested in Marquette, after trying to exchange meth for sex. Yesterday, UPSET detectives responded to the suspect’s social media post, expressing interest in exchanging meth for sex. After meeting with the suspect, he was arrested. Once taken into custody, authorities found the meth, along with a …

Orthopedic Surgeon Jennifer Bow now calls Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital home. Dr. Bow recently began seeing patients at the Houghton Aspirus Clinic. She emphasizes patient care, and makes sure they are empowered, as they take charge of their medical choices. Dr. Bow is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has received …