Category Archives: Featured

Copper Dog organizers show appreciation for hundreds of volunteers over the weekend
Another Copper Dog winner and another fantastic Copper Dog weekend couldn't be possible without hundreds of volunteers. Over the weekend Copper Dog featured several fun events. Friday night started wi...
Thomas Fournier Mar 05, 2025

A blizzard blows into the Keweenaw Peninsula
When the roads are covered with snow, and the winds blow, yoopers still know how to drive. However, law enforcement will still warn drivers to clean off their cars, slow down, and take their time gett...
Thomas Fournier Mar 05, 2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters supports mentors connecting with youth in the Copper Country
Growing up with someone to look up to can make a large difference in a child's success. Big Brothers Big Sisters works with kids in communities to pair mentors with youth and provide another figure fo...
Thomas Fournier Mar 05, 2025

Representative Greg Markkanen says removing phones from schools won't fully address youth mental health and bullying
110th District Representative Greg Markkanen hopes to expand on the Governor's recent call to limit cell phone use among Michigan students. During Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State addres...
Thomas Fournier Mar 05, 2025

Michigan Tech's Enterprise Program supports students learning outside the classroom for 25 years
Throughout Michigan Technological University's long history, the institution has led important research and innovation. From the college's connections, in the early days, to area mining companies and ...
Thomas Fournier Mar 05, 2025

DB-TC Regional Hoops Semifinal Postponed - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In the boys basketball tournament last night... Division Four regional semifinals - The Dollar Bay-Tamarack City v Bessemer game was ...
Todd Overbeek Mar 05, 2025

UPPCO encourages residents prepare for a Winter Weather Warning in the Western and Central Upper Peninsula
UPPCO encourages customers to prepare for the winter storm warning set for the Copper Country. The National Weather Service has posted a winter weather warning for the Western and Central regions of t...
Thomas Fournier Mar 04, 2025

Alger Correctional Facility officer awarded the MSP Pride of the Eighth Award for assistance during a roadside altercation
An Upper Peninsula corrections officer earns the Michigan State Police Pride of the Eight award for assistance during a roadside struggle. On Monday the Michigan State Police Eighth District, which pr...
Thomas Fournier Mar 04, 2025 MDOC Corrections Officer Jesse Freeman awarded the Pride of the Eighth Award by Michigan State Police.

Kirkish Building project receives $1.5 million Revitalization and Placemaking Grant to create housing and commercial space in Houghton
The Kirkish Building project earns a 1.5 million dollar revitalization and placemaking grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Last week Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two RAP g...
Thomas Fournier Mar 04, 2025

Trial set for November 2025 and January 2026 for Margaret and Jacob Kempainen
The Houghton County 12th Circuit Court will schedule trial dates for Margaret and Jacob Kempainen for down the road. On Monday a pre-trial hearing was held in the 12th Circuit court for Margaret and J...
Thomas Fournier Mar 04, 2025