Category Archives: Featured

Animal Life: Art from the Kalevala exhibit features the work of forty artists
More than 40 local artists create artwork celebrating Finnish heritage and Hekinpaiva. On Saturday during Heikinpaiva in Hancock, the Copper Country Community Arts Center will open its gallery to the ...
Site Staff Jan 22, 2025

Three injured in two vehicle crash on M-26 in Osceola Township
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident on M-26 yesterday. Just before 8 pm last night, Troopers from the MSP Calumet Post responded to a multi-vehicle accident near Junction Road in Osceo...
Site Staff Jan 22, 2025

Houghton Hoops Sweeps Jeffers - Wednesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School Most of last night's high school games were called off because of the weather. The Houghton doubleheader at Jeffers was played... The...
Site Staff Jan 22, 2025

Keweenaw Community Foundation will soon accept applications for next round of spring grants in 2025
The Keweenaw Community Foundation will soon open access to spring grants impacting the Copper Country. Last week the Keweenaw Community Foundation announced the spring 2025 round of grant funds will i...
Site Staff Jan 21, 2025

Hancock Public Schools launches a new notification app
Just because students have a day off doesn't mean schools aren't busy. The Hancock Public School district recently launched a new app for students and families to receive up-to-date information. The a...
Site Staff Jan 21, 2025

UPDATE: Hancock Police identify suspect vehicle
UPDATE: Hancock Police have identified the owner of a vehicle suspected of involvment in a hit and run accident. The department thanks the community for assistance. Hancock Police ask the community fo...
Site Staff Jan 21, 2025

Local health departments encourage vaccinations as respiratory illness cases rise in the Upper Peninsula
This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Andrew Lorinser, find the original coverage here. Local health officials are highlighting an increase in respiratory illnesses across the Upper Peni...
Site Staff Jan 21, 2025

Representative Karl Bohnak introduces his first legislative proposal in Lansing
This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Briana McLean, find the original coverage here. In Michigan, a new bill has been introduced by Republican State Representative Karl Bohnak of the 10...
Site Staff Jan 21, 2025

HPTS leadership hears community's concerns on bond millage impact to taxes and school of choice, adds new board member
Houghton Portage Township School district residents packed a full schoolhouse last night. Residents met with the HPTS school board to express concerns and support for a recently passed millage extensi...
Site Staff Jan 21, 2025

BHK Community Action Agency distribute CSFP boxes to seniors
The community Action Agency will distribute food to seniors in the area today at the CAA Distribution Center. Starting at 11 am the agency will pack up a senior vehicle with a CSFP box. This event wil...
Site Staff Jan 21, 2025