Category Archives: Featured

New NMU Men's Hoops Coach Introduced - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more details. High School In high school baseball yesterday... L'Anse v Stephenson - no report. In softball... L'Anse outscored Stephenson 27-17 in the first game o...
Todd Overbeek Apr 14, 2026

Wisconsin man sentenced to 15 years minimum for murder of his grandfather in 2023
A Wisconsin man will serve a minimum of 15 years in Michigan state prison for his role in the 2023 murder of his grandfather at the victim's Hancock Township home. Jacob Kempainen, 22, of Hartland, Wi...
Thomas Fournier Apr 13, 2026

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






