Category Archives: Featured

Local Flood Threats Continue
Rain and heavy snow cover are causing flooding conditions across the region. A Flood Warning continues indefinitely for the Sturgeon River from Pelkie to Chassell. As of this morning, the Sturgeon had...
Todd Overbeek Apr 13, 2026

Prickett Lake Level to be Reduced All Summer
The water level at Prickett Lake will be substantially lower than normal all summer. Upper Peninsula Power Company owns Prickett Dam and the lake it creates. UPPCO will be drawing the water level down...
Todd Overbeek Apr 13, 2026

Skubal Shines as Tigers Sweep Marlins - Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. NHL The Red Wings were eliminated from the playoff race over the weekend. They'll close their season with two road games - tonight against the Lightni...
Todd Overbeek Apr 13, 2026 Created with GIMP

Wings Eliminated from Playoffs - Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. High School Heikki Lunta has pushed back most of our local spring sports schedules, but the Lake Linden-Hubbell softball team was able to pick up a co...
Todd Overbeek Apr 12, 2026

Copper Country Today - April 12, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Michael and Naomi Behrman talk with host Todd VanDyke about the revitalization of Special Olympics in the Western Upper Peninsula. Hear the conversation he...
Todd Overbeek Apr 12, 2026

Tigers Break Losing Streak - Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. College Hockey Denver will face Wisconsin in the NCAA Division I hockey tournament title game today at 5:30. NHL The Red Wings welcome the Devils toda...
Todd Overbeek Apr 11, 2026 Created with GIMP

Aspirus Health excited to expand the cycle of care opportunities in Houghton
Aspirus Health celebrated the completion of its expanded Houghton clinic with a ribbon cutting and open house Thursday, unveiling new facilities designed to bring more reliable healthcare access to Mi...
Thomas Fournier Apr 10, 2026

Wings' Win Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive - Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. College Hockey The University of Michigan's NCAA Division I men's hockey tournament run ended with a 4-3 double overtime loss to Denver in the semifin...
Todd Overbeek Apr 10, 2026

TNC engagement with the Copper Country provides key updates on progress with the Keweenaw Heartlands Project
Taking on a project as large as the Keweenaw Heartlands' 32,000 acres requires significant community involvement, according to The Nature Conservancy. Since the organization completed its purchase in ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 09, 2026

CCRI supports sustainable materials management with education opportunities in the Keweenaw Peninsula
The Copper Country Recycling Initiative will host a virtual presentation with KUUF on Sunday to discuss sustainable materials management for individuals and larger communities. Executive Director John...
Thomas Fournier Apr 09, 2026






