Category Archives: Featured

Shopko Optical opens in Houghton and starts Kids in Focus program with Houghton Lions Club
Shopko Optical opened its new location yesterday at 901 W Sharon Avenue, behind the UPHS Portage Fitness Center. Shopko Optical CEO Russ Steinhorst said the company is thrilled to move into the Hought...
Thomas Fournier Jan 27, 2026

Many factors can impact when the Keweenaw Peninsula opens emergency shelters during winter storms
Emergency preparedness officials in Michigan's Upper Peninsula conducted training exercises this past weekend as frigid temperatures and snow provided a real-world backdrop for shelter decision-making...
Thomas Fournier Jan 27, 2026

Houghton Hockey Buries Calumet - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last night... Houghton overpowered Calumet 5-1. The Copper Kings grabbed an early advantage, as Dylan Cro...
Todd Overbeek Jan 27, 2026

Motion filed in Michigan Court of Appeals delays Margaret Kempainen trial
Margaret Kempainen's trial will not start in January 2026. Late last week, Margaret Kempainen's attorney Anthony Ruiz filed a motion with the Michigan Court of Appeals to appeal Houghton County Circui...
Thomas Fournier Jan 26, 2026

UP Human Traffic Task Force offers film and panel discussion in Marquette
Human trafficking happens online, at schools, at local sporting events and even in neighborhoods at parties. Traffickers target vulnerable people, especially teens. On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Upper Pen...
Thomas Fournier Jan 26, 2026 Courtesy of Ring of Silence Facebook page.

Copper Country Community Arts Center welcomes Heikinpaiva to a warm reception
Despite bitter cold temperatures in the Upper Peninsula over the weekend, Hancock and the Copper Country made the most out of the Finnish-American winter festival, Heikinpiv. Many programs moved indoo...
Thomas Fournier Jan 26, 2026

Pistons Swamp Kings - Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey Saturday... Houghton stopped Grandville 4-1. The Bulldogs grabbed an early lead, but that was the only on...
Todd Overbeek Jan 25, 2026

NMU Hockey Stuns MTU - Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey Saturday... Houghton stopped Grandville 4-1. The Bulldogs grabbed an early lead, but that was the only on...
Todd Overbeek Jan 25, 2026

Copper Country Today - January 25, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: B Lauer and Pat Toczydlowski join host Todd VanDyke to talk about the 30th anniversary of the Keweenaw Land Trust, and the work it does to keep natural spaces open...
Todd Overbeek Jan 25, 2026

Tech Hockey Buries Northern - Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last evening... The Calumet game at Houghton was postponed to Monday at 7:15. Coverage will begin around ...
Todd Overbeek Jan 24, 2026






