Category Archives: Featured

Keweenaw Snowmobile Club reopens the Freda Loop for the first time in nearly a decade
The Freda Loop Trail has reopened after several years, allowing snowmobilers to travel along Trail 121 and 120 for the first time since the 2018 Father's Day flood. The 15-mile loop offers scenic site...
Thomas Fournier Jan 23, 2026 Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
A group of snowmobilers riding right in Gogebic County on a cold day during the winter of 2017-2018.

Ontonagon man arrested on charges related to Methamphetamine distribution
UPSET drug enforcement officers have arrested an Ontonagon man in connection with transporting methamphetamine into the county. The Michigan State Police Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team obt...
Thomas Fournier Jan 23, 2026

Seven Houghton County Sheriff employees named in a prisoner's civil rights lawsuit
UPDATE: Gregory Grant, an attorney at Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, PLC, representing the defendants has provided a more detailed statement to Keweenaw Report and My UP News. Find the statement ...
Thomas Fournier Jan 23, 2026

MTU Hoops Splits with WSU - Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In boys basketball last night... Houghton v Calumet - canceled. Lake Linden-Hubbell v Watersmeet - canceled. Chassell v Ewen-Tr...
Todd Overbeek Jan 23, 2026

UPDATE: Extreme low temperature forecast forces change to outdoor Heikinpaiva activities in Hancock
UPDATE: Heikinapiva will cancel the parade and outdoor activities for Saturday's celebration. Organizers encourage festival goers to check out indoor programs and events such as the Tori Market, Satru...
Thomas Fournier Jan 22, 2026

Jibba Jabba will introduce qualifying round to elevate the next great Midwest snowboarder
If the weather holds out, Houghton won't have a problem finding enough snow to build a freestyle snowboard course in the middle of downtown. Unlike the last couple of years, the Copper Country has wel...
Thomas Fournier Jan 22, 2026

New Copper Shores grant is intentionally open-ended to fit the large ideas of area non-profits
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation seeks to strengthen nonprofits with a new grant opportunity. As part of a new grant cycle, Copper Shores plans to begin accepting applications for the Nonprof...
Thomas Fournier Jan 22, 2026

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community issues statement on immigration enforcement amid increased activity in Indian Country
Native American communities are informing members to carry their tribal ID amid increased federal activity. On Wednesday, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community President Everett Ekdahl Jr. shared a statement ...
Thomas Fournier Jan 22, 2026

Brewers Trade Peralta - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In boys basketball last night... Chassell slipped past Ontonagon 59-57. Brayden Larson led the Panthers with 23 points. Dayne T...
Todd Overbeek Jan 22, 2026 Created with GIMP

Rozsa Art Gallery exhibit explores women's rights as human rights
Michigan Tech's Rozsa Center is set to open a new art exhibit at the Rozsa Art Gallery at the end of the month, showcasing powerful messages about gender equality. The exhibit, titled "Women's Rights ...
Thomas Fournier Jan 21, 2026






