Category Archives: Local News

Upper Peninsula representatives withdraw support for the region's representative in Washington D.C. On Tuesday, the Upper Peninsula Caucus of state Senator Ed McBroom and representatives Greg Markkane...

White collar crime has been on the rise in the United States. Fraudsters have even begun to falsify notary signatures, allowing them to defraud residents of property. But county clerks are seeking way...

The UP 200 might have wrapped up over the weekend, but the Upper Peninsula has one more sled dog race before the end of the season. Copper Dog will return to the Keweenaw Peninsula next week, running ...

Many people take getting outside into the woods or out on the lake for granted. But for many disabled Americans and veterans, actively pursuing their recreational hobbies can be difficult. Opportuniti...

A leader of Houghton's community has died. Mayor Bob Backon passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, at Omega House at age 83. Backon held several important roles in the Copper Country. He began his service to th...

The Keweenaw provides the spark to inspire individuals, groups, businesses and non-profits to accomplish great things. Late last week, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce shared the 2026 Sparkplug Award ...

For many years, the small town of Alberta supplied the wood that was used in the production of the Ford Motor Co.'s early vehicles. After Ford abandoned its sawmill operation in the area, Michigan Tec...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources opened a public comment period for a nonmetallic mineral lease in Marquette County. Eagle Mine LLC has requested a nonmetallic mineral lease from the state...

The City of Hancock Police Department congratulates Officer Ben Galetto, the 2025 Officer of the Year in Houghton and Keweenaw counties. At the recent regional Pigs n Heat hockey fundraiser for the Co...

When Jibba Jabba made its grand return in 2023, the snowboard competition invited some of the nation's best rail enthusiasts to Houghton. In the following years, Jibba Jabba attempted to add a section...