Category Archives: Featured

Thimbleberries inspire creative cocktails, cookies, jams, and more with local businesses
Thimbleberries, while a summertime staple of the Copper Country, have a short shelf life. But that means people can enjoy a small taste of summer even during the winter with locally made jams and jell...
Thomas Fournier Aug 21, 2026

Michigan's old growth forests attract visitors to appreciate nature's elders
Nature's growth over many decades inspires visitors throughout the year. Michigan's old-growth forest areas attract nature enthusiasts seeking to experience landscapes shaped by centuries of natural d...
Thomas Fournier Aug 20, 2026

Author Amy Piper collects stories and tales of Michigan's small-town charm
Michigan's small towns possess a charm all their own. Author Amy Piper grew up in one of the state's small towns, outside Lansing in Holt. She says she always appreciated her hometown's character, but...
Thomas Fournier Aug 20, 2026

Michigan Technological University will create a bicycle rental program for students on campus
Some students drive onto campus to attend class. Others walk from their dorms to academic buildings. But many college students ride bikes to get from one building to another as quickly as possible. Mi...
Thomas Fournier Aug 20, 2026

Breakwater Federal Credit Union plans to continue work with Copper Country youth to teach financial literacy in the new school year
Breakwater Federal Credit Union has spent the past year working with students to develop financial literacy skills. Before the new school year begins, the credit union will continue engaging students ...
Thomas Fournier Aug 20, 2026

Tigers Fall as Jansen Falters in Ninth - Thursday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night... West Iron County opened its season with a 3-1 (25-20, 25-12, 12-25, 25-21) win at Escanaba. M...
Todd Overbeek Aug 20, 2026

Keweenaw Thimbleberry Festival encourages exploration of the region's shops, markets, and trails
While Chassell celebrates strawberries and Marquette boasts blueberries, the Copper Country claims the Keweenaw Thimbleberry Festival. Just as families search out thimbleberry shrubs in the wild, fest...
Thomas Fournier Aug 19, 2026

Connecting over golf can lead to more opportunities for business growth in the Keweenaw Peninsula
The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in supporting local business growth and fostering community connections across the region. The organization introduces new businesses to the communi...
Thomas Fournier Aug 19, 2026

Records Fall as Brewers Romp - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The high school volleyball season opens tonight, as West Iron County plays at Escanaba. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on 99.3 WIKB....
Todd Overbeek Aug 19, 2026 Created with GIMP

A Houghton woman faces three charges related to the fatal US-41 motorcycle - vehicle accident
A Houghton woman will face charges related to the deaths of two motorcyclists on US-41. The Houghton County Prosecutor's Office charged Sze Wenn Tiang, 45, of Houghton, with two counts of moving viola...
Thomas Fournier Aug 18, 2026





