Local News

There will be a single lane closure with a temporary traffic signal on M-26 near Dollar Bay staring May 6th. Contractors for the Michigan Department of Transportation will resume work on a culvert replacement project over a tributary of Gooseneck Creek. MDOT is investing about $1.3 million to replace the …

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) – formerly the MDEQ, will hold an informal open house to learn about the project findings and next steps for the Abandoned Mining Wastes Project. The focus of the Project is the mining-era chemical containers and residues historically discarded in …

The Kivajat Folk Dancers (ages 8-17) from the Finnish American Heritage Center at Finlandia University will present a program of music and dance, Footwork and Fiddles to Finland, on Saturday, May 18, at 2:30 pm in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. The Marquette Folk Dancers, led …

The Michigan State Police Calumet Post collected 48 pounds of prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. All 30 Michigan State Police posts participated in the one-day effort, partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies to provide a safe, convenient and responsible venue for disposing …

Major renovations are complete at the Ojibwa Casino in Baraga. The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community held a ribbon cutting Saturday as part of the facility’s grand reopening. The focus for the renovations has been a combination of aesthetics, economic improvements, and a more user–friendly atmosphere. One improvement was the installation …

Lansing is a long way from the Copper Country which is why it’s important for our representatives to make sure they are accessible to the local public. State Representative Greg Markkanen held an office hour at Keweenaw Coffee Works on Friday to hear what local residents had on their mind. …

The following press release was issued by the Copper Country ISD. A ranking of the top school districts in Michigan for 2019 was released by BackgroundChecks.org. The rankings were determined by assessing scholastic and financial metrics, including student-to-teacher ratios, standardized test scores, teacher quality, graduation rate and school funding. Information …

The following press release was issued by the MDNR: The Department of Natural Resources is committed to providing Michigan citizens the opportunity to share input and ideas on policy decisions, programs and other aspects of natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities. One important avenue for this input is at meetings …

The Copper Country Strawberry Festival is looking for candidates and sponsors for the 2019 Strawberry Queen Competition on Friday, July 12th. Young women ages 16 to 19 are invited to participate and compete for a $500 scholarship.   Local businesses can sponsor a candidate of their choosing for $35. The …

A collaborative effort between students at Houghton Middle School and Michigan Tech is providing hands-on STEM experience to a group of 8th graders. Students in Sarah Geborkoff’s science class have been working on fuel cell projects over the last four weeks under the direction of students from Michigan Tech’s Enterprise …