Category Archives: Featured

1,100 people celebrate the 50th Canal Run
In its fiftieth year, the Canal Run broke past a long-time goal of the organizing committee. This Saturday, more than 1100 racers participated in the 50th Canal Run presented by UPHS Portage. At the h...
Thomas Fournier Jul 21, 2025

Students drive the Hero's Alliance solar car from Detroit to Michigan Technological University
15 years ago, Hero's Alliance was created to help parents and students connect while accessing skills and educational opportunities. Program Coach Derhun Sanders, an MTU alumnus, says Hero's Alliance ...
Thomas Fournier Jul 21, 2025

Skubal Rules as Tigers Snap Losing Streak - Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. Fast Pitch Softball In Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League play tonight... JB's Sales and Service faces Gold Standard at 5:30 at the ...
Todd Overbeek Jul 21, 2025 Created with GIMP

Locals Dominate Canal Run - Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers' mid-summer losing streak reached six games Saturday evening, with a 4-1 loss to the Rangers. Keider Montero pitched into th...
Todd Overbeek Jul 20, 2025

Copper Country Today - July 20, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Canal View Houghton County Administrator Adam Laplander about skilled nursing care in the community, and the upcoming millage ...
Todd Overbeek Jul 19, 2025

Struggling Tigers Drop Fifth Straight - Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. MLB The Tigers' longest losing streak of the season lengthened last night, as they dropped a 2-0 decision to the Rangers. Corey Seager's tw...
Todd Overbeek Jul 19, 2025 Created with GIMP

Copper Shores brings its community of non-profits and fun to Greenland Township
Each summer, Copper Shores brings its community picnic to a new town. The first year, the group set up an afternoon of fun in Chassell Centennial Park, then moved to the L'Anse Waterfront. Before last...
Thomas Fournier Jul 17, 2025

Hancock Public School hires Mollie Trewartha as the High School and Middle School Principal
Hancock Public Schools hires Mollie Trewartha as the new High school and middle school principal. Effective July 21st, Trewartha will take on the high school and middle school leadership role. She com...
Thomas Fournier Jul 17, 2025

Representative Greg Markkanen earns tourism lifetime achievement award from Visit Keweenaw
Visit Keweenaw Awards representative Greg Markkanen with a lifetime achievement award. On Monday, Visit Keweenaw announced it was awarding the representative the Visit Keweenaw Tourism Champion, honor...
Thomas Fournier Jul 17, 2025

Whether by foot, two wheels or four, the Upper Peninsula's roads are for everyone
Whether running in the morning or riding a bike on the road, safety comes first. Tour da Yoop board member Dan Dalquist says that pedestrians, regardless of their mode of transportation, will experien...
Thomas Fournier Jul 17, 2025