Category Archives: Featured

Houghton County seeks candidates to fill the Drain Commissioner role
Houghton County seeks to fill the Drain Commissioner vacancy. Earlier in the year it was announced that Houghton County Drain Commissioner John Pekkala plans to retire. Drain Commissioners are respons...
Thomas Fournier Apr 11, 2025

Former Laurium resident donates $75,000 support the George Gipp Arena revitalization and honors a friend of the community
Long before Laurium was constructed for George Gipp Ice Arena, Hockey, and ice skating were a part of growing up in Laurium. In 1976 the facility was built near the former Houghton County airport, est...
Thomas Fournier Apr 11, 2025 Calumet Copper Kings radio broadcaster Jeff Harju (left) interviews Andy Storm (middle) and Al Ayotte (right) at Gibson Cup Game 2 in April 2025.

Red Wings Face Playoff Elimination - Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. NHL The Red Wings' playoff hopes suffered another blow last night, with a 4-1 loss to the Panthers. Alex DeBrincat gave Detroit an early le...
Todd Overbeek Apr 10, 2025

Houghton Police and MSP investigating a stolen vehicle and attempted ATM burglary
Houghton city Police and Michigan State Police are investigating an attempted burglary at Breakwater Federal Credit Union. On April 6th, at 8am officers were called to the Breakwater FCU location on S...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025

Gogebic Community College selects a Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD Instructor to deliver a 2025 Spring Commencement Address
One more day in the school week, means Gogebic community college students have less day until graduation. On Monday the community college announced Lori Scott will lead the 2025 commencement ceremony ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025

Zawada and Kotajarvi-Gerard officially appointed to new roles with the City of Houghton
Ann Volrath and Jodi Reynolds will officially retire. To fill their shoes, Amy Zawada and Gail Kotajarvi-Gerard will step up. Last night the city council appointed Zawada and Kotajarvi-Gerard to new r...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025

CLK Copper Bots headed to Houston for the 2025 FIRST International Championship
Calumet Copper Kings bring home trophies in all kinds of competitions. And next week the CLK CopperBots will look to bring home a international piece of hardware from Houston. The Copper Bots recently...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025

Incredible Bank sponsors Bridgefest's fireworks in 2025
The Incredible Bank happily supports the big summer kick-off in the Copper Country. Recently the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce announced Incredible Bank will join the fun as this year's Fireworks Spons...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2025 Bridgefest 2024 fireworks photo provided by Brockit Inc.

Brewers Rout Rockies - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers' five-game win streak ended yesterday with a 4-3 loss to the Yankees. Jack Flaherty pitched shutout ball into the sixth, and...
Todd Overbeek Apr 10, 2025 Created with GIMP

Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw Night at the Museum supports preserving local history
The Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw is a community resource. It is available to use for free as a gathering space for community groups, presentations, or meetings. The museum throughout the year works...
Thomas Fournier Apr 09, 2025






