Category Archives: Featured

Menominee Police discover possible shoe of missing woman
This story is covered by the My UP News team, follow along here. UPDATE (1/17/25): The Menominee City Police Department (MCPD) provided another update on the investigation into Lisa Pipp's disappearan...
Site Staff Jan 19, 2025 Jackson

Lions' Historic Season Ends - Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey Saturday... Houghton blanked Northville 2-0. Noah Maillette gave the Gremlins an early lead, and Jay Halonen ad...
Site Staff Jan 19, 2025

Copper Country Today - January 19, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today program... Pete Baril from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department talks with host Todd VanDyke about radon, asbestos and lead contamination in homes, and how...
Site Staff Jan 18, 2025

Wisconsin Woman Dies in Schoolcraft County Snowmobile Crash
A Wisconsin woman was killed Friday evening in a snowmobile crash in Schoolcraft County. Michigan State Police Troopers were called out at around 7:20 to the Haywire Grade Trail in Inwood Township. Ot...
Site Staff Jan 18, 2025

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