Local News

A diver has drowned in Lake Superior while diving at Isle Royale National Park. Yesterday, at 1:44 pm, the Keweenaw County Sheriff received a call from the Isle Royale National Park Service for a diving incident on the north side of the park. The diver was with a charter dive …

The Courtney Recreation Area in the Ottawa National Forest will close several campsites for improvements. In the past few years, MI TRALE and the Ottawa National Forest Service have worked together to make improvements to the Courtney Recreation Area in Mass City. The groups will begin work on an expansion …

M-26 in Painsdale now honors a fallen soldier of World War Two. On Tuesday, plans to name a section of the highway for Private Wesley Vietti Karna, who died fighting in northern Italy on September 22nd, 1944, were officially signed. Representative Greg Markkanen, who led the effort, says this honor …

Houghton will begin hydrant flushing activity across the city next week. The flush will begin on Monday and finish by August 9th. The city will conduct work on the system between 6 am and 6 pm each day. During hydrant flushing water may appear cloudy or discolored. City officials suggest …

Just in time for the Copper Country to visit Gabriel Chopp Park too. Ahmeek’s Fire Department and Village have recently completed the installation of a new disability-accessible swing set at Gabriel Chopp Park. Over the past two years, the Fire Department and the Village government have worked together toward projects …

Fort Wilkins State Park has a unique history, including a time when only one soldier was stationed in the fort. Built in 1844 Fort Wilkins was commissioned to keep the peace between miners involved in the copper rush, and native Americans in the area. However, peace between groups was fairly …

The elderly man injured by an ATV driver on Sunday in Hancock has released from the hospital. Hancock Police notified the community today, that the victim of Sunday’s incident has been released from UPHS Portage hospital and will complete recovery at home. Additionally the department identified the ATV driver as …

The same delicious food shared with great friends has a new name. Copper Shores Meals on Wheels congregate sites that serve seniors in the Copper Country have a new name. Going forward Meals on Wheels Eat and Meet sites will continue their routine of serving seniors healthy meals Program director …

One of the best ways to connect with your community starts with volunteering or joining a new organization. Another great way to bond happens over a good brew too. On Saturday the Rotary Club will bring Keweenaw Brewfest back to the Houghton waterfront. While there’s a lot of fun to …

Northern Michigan University teams up with the Michigan State Police to enhance students’ learning experiences. The Northern Michigan University Criminal Justice Department has doubled the number of students working directly with Michigan State Police to analyze Upper Peninsula Homicide and missing person cold cases. The recently approved state budget includes …