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The Keweenaw Land Trust names B Lauer as the next executive Director for the conservation organization. Lauer will take over as the Keweenaw Land Trust executive director in 2025, currently, they serve as the KLT Communication and program specialist. The Keweenaw Land Trust conducted a nationwide search for its executive …

Michigan Technological University’s campus gathers important research and creates significant innovations. One of the areas the university has focused on is counterintelligence. While Michigan Tech and federal agencies cannot always disclose the advancements faculty and students work on, university leadership can boast about prestigious awards their research leads to. On …

This story was produced by My UP News Anchor Brianna McLean, find the original story here. According to Michigan State Police, 18-year-old Andrew Prosser has been arrested and is now charged with 10 counts of possessing child sexually abusive material and 10 counts of using a computer to commit a …

Crews will begin culvert replacement work in Arvon Township today. Motorists can expect the roadway to be closed between Skanee Road and Beesley Road on Townline Road to all-through traffic. The Baraga County Road Commission will complete culvert replacements on Townline Road over three days. The road commission anticipates work …

After 30 years of helping the Copper Country coordinate funds, projects, and programs the Keweenaw Community Foundation will take some time to celebrate. During the foundation’s annual fundraiser next month, they will celebrate the work over the last 30 years and look forward to continuing their mission. The Keweenaw Community …

A 100,000 dollar donation enhances student learning space for Michigan Technological University’s Chemical Engineering program. Recently the Michigan Technological University’s chemical engineering program received a 100,000 dollar donation from CITGO that directly enhances the Senior Design Studio space for students. The donation was driven by Michigan Tech alumnus and CITGO …

Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University agreed on a partnership to ease the transition between campuses for transfer students. On Thursday Gogebic Community College and Northern Michigan University jointly announced the institutions have decided to create a seamless pathway for transfer students pursuing bachelor’s degrees. In conjunction with the …

Hancock Public Schools shares sightings of more animals near the school campus. Yesterday Hancock Public School superintendent Chris Salani notified parents that due to the time of the year, and nearby construction projects to the district’s middle school and high school campus, there have been increased sightings of animals in …

This story was originally produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska. Find the original story here. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Jason Barbier and his three eldest sons are preparing for a 10-day mission in Jonesborough, Tennessee, where they will work as a cut team clearing debris for aid …

This story was originally produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Potila. Find the original story here. One person died after a crash where a driver ran a stop sign in the eastern Upper Peninsula, according to a spokesperson for Michigan State Police. Thursday evening, MSP said the crash happened …