Category Archives: Featured

MDOT receives a $467,000 grant to analyze and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions
The United States Federal highway Administration awards MDOT a portion of 135 million dollars in grant funds to support wildlife crossings on major highways. On Monday the Michigan Department of Trans...
Site Staff Dec 24, 2024

Strong start to 2024-25's winter could mean relief for some businesses
A little more than 75 inches of snow has landed in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Since Thanksgiving, the region has felt the warm embrace, or perhaps cold embrace, of winter's return in the Copper Country. ...
Site Staff Dec 24, 2024 Snowmobilers make a pit stop at a gas station along M-28 in Bergland in Ontonagon County. Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Packers Rout Saints, Clinch Playoff Berth - Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. College Basketball The Michigan Tech men's basketball team will add a Marquette High School standout next year. Jacob MacPhee is a 6-6 forward, w...
Site Staff Dec 24, 2024

KCF Youth Advisory Council brings together Copper Country families for holiday cheer and a Christmas Carol
The Keweenaw Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council brought together young people in the Copper Country for some holiday cheer earlier this month. During a Youth Advisory Council social event, st...
Site Staff Dec 23, 2024

Heikinapaiva cultural activities and events taking place before the bear rolls over
The parade, wife-carrying races, and circle dances will gather the community on Hancock's Quincy Green next month. But until Heikipaiva returns the Copper Country will enjoy cultural enrichment activi...
Site Staff Dec 23, 2024

Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee approves $247 Million in SOAR subsidies, leaves out $50 Million for the Copperwood Mine project
The Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee will not approve funding that would support the Copper wood mine development in Gogebic County. Last Week the Michigan Senate appropriations committee appr...
Site Staff Dec 23, 2024

Northern Michigan University will oversee a $2.5 Million research grant addressing poverty and opioid use disorder
Northern Michigan University will oversee a 2.5 million dollar grant program to address addiction, employment, and poverty in the Upper Peninsula. On Friday Northern Michigan University announced the ...
Site Staff Dec 23, 2024

It's time to Ride Right in the Copper Country
The Lift Bridge trail has opened, and the snowmobile season is starting in the Copper Country. At the start of every season, trail clubs work with private land owners, and the Department of Natural Re...
Site Staff Dec 23, 2024

Lions Win Team-Record 13th Game - Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey Yesterday... Hartland defeated Hancock 6-1. College Basketball The Northern Michigan women's team lost 84-62 at...
Site Staff Dec 23, 2024

Copper Country Today - December 22, 2024
On this week's Copper Country Today: Angela Price and Zachary Meston from unit Mental Health and Wellness talk with host Todd VanDyke about their organization, and a new program to provide counseling ...
Site Staff Dec 22, 2024