Category Archives: Featured

Gremlins, Kings, Jets Earn Hockey Wins - Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey last evening... Houghton doubled up Grandville 6-3. The Gremlins got a goal from Jace DeForge in the first peri...
Site Staff Jan 18, 2025

Aron Woldeslassie and Mike Brody take the Rozsa Center stage in support of the Copper Country Humane Society
The Copper Country will howl with laughter alongside the Copper Country Humane Society at the Rozsa Center. Raise the Woof in 2025 features comedians Aron Woldeslassie and Mike Brody on stage. Over th...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025

Trails are prepared for free snowmobile weekend in Michigan
The Copper Country is crisscrossed by an extensive trail system carrying groups of snowmobiles to small towns and hideaways. This weekend the region will enjoy an influx of additional riders with the ...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025

Hancock expands ice skater opportunities inside and outdoors
It's nearly impossible for communities that embrace the winter to not enjoy ice skating. Throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula and Upper Peninsula, communities are home to indoor and outdoor ice rinks. Wi...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025 laurn grove park

A Finnish cultural festival creates curiosity and preserve traditions in the Copper Country
From the food to the music and dancing, fun activities and games, to wonderful art, Heikinpaiva truly celebrates community. Throughout Heikinapiva and in the lead-up to the festival on the 25th, Coppe...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025 The Spiral Dance at the 2020 Heikinpäivä celebration.

Menominee County Sheriff apprehend two teenagers following interstate pursuit
Two teenagers were apprehended by the Menominee County sheriff after stealing a vehicle and leading law enforcement on an interstate pursuit. Around 9 am yesterday local law enforcement agencies in Wi...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025

Questions continue for the HPTS bond millage after it was passed by 30 votes
In November the Houghton and Portage Township's residents approved a school bond millage for the Houghton Portage township school district. The millage, which will take effect between 2029 and 2031, w...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025

27th Annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon cancelled for lack of snow
This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Schyler Perkins, find the original story here. The 27th Annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon has been canceled due to an unsafe lack of snow. On a Faceboo...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025

Tech Basketball Sweeps SVSU - Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school boys basketball last night... Dollar Bay-Tamarack City fell at Ironwood 53-49. L'Anse outscored Chassell 75-65. Sam Le...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025

Staying warm in the frigid cold
This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska, find the original story here. Before you head outside this winter, bundle up and know your limitations to best protect yourself again...
Site Staff Jan 16, 2025