Category Archives: Local News

The Copper Country Community Band (CCCB) is rallying the community for a deeply personal cause. On Monday, July 13th, at 7:30 PM, the band will host a benefit concert at the historic Calumet Theatre t...

A tall ship has returned to the Portage Canal, bringing the Inland Seas Education Association's Michigan Fresh Fish Sail program back to the Great Lakes. The vessel departed Chassell this morning, off...

What began as a backyard game in Eagle Harbor has evolved into an international competition. The Guts Players Association returns this weekend with the 68th Coca-Cola International Frisbee Tournament ...

Michigan Technological University will host an e-waste recycling drive next week, aligning with the campus's commitment to environmental stewardship and technical education. The collection event, held...

A new chapter in outdoor recreation opened Thursday when community leaders gathered to dedicate a modern canoe and kayak launch designed to replace aging, water-damaged docks that had become safety co...

A beloved tradition returned to the Copper Country as community members gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the strawberry season. The Chassell Strawberry Festival began with volunteers cutting mor...

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed one case of cyclosporiasis in Houghton County on Wednesday. The individual contracted the parasite while traveling in Mexico two weeks ago. The ...

Criminals are targeting property owners through sophisticated impersonation scams that exploit publicly available information and stolen data. The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns the public of s...

Every summer, a team of environmental health specialists fans out across the Copper Country's most popular beaches, wading into the water to collect samples that tell an important story about water sa...

What began as a ski club has evolved into a year-round destination that draws visitors from across the Midwest. Now, the Swedetown Trails Club is taking the next step to accommodate its growing popula...