Category Archives: Local News

Seven Houghton County Sheriff employees named in a prisoner's civil rights lawsuit
UPDATE: Gregory Grant, an attorney at Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, PLC, representing the defendants has provided a more detailed statement to Keweenaw Report and My UP News. Find the statement ...
Thomas Fournier Jan 23, 2026

UPDATE: Extreme low temperature forecast forces change to outdoor Heikinpaiva activities in Hancock
UPDATE: Heikinapiva will cancel the parade and outdoor activities for Saturday's celebration. Organizers encourage festival goers to check out indoor programs and events such as the Tori Market, Satru...
Thomas Fournier Jan 22, 2026

Jibba Jabba will introduce qualifying round to elevate the next great Midwest snowboarder
If the weather holds out, Houghton won't have a problem finding enough snow to build a freestyle snowboard course in the middle of downtown. Unlike the last couple of years, the Copper Country has wel...
Thomas Fournier Jan 22, 2026

New Copper Shores grant is intentionally open-ended to fit the large ideas of area non-profits
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation seeks to strengthen nonprofits with a new grant opportunity. As part of a new grant cycle, Copper Shores plans to begin accepting applications for the Nonprof...
Thomas Fournier Jan 22, 2026

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community issues statement on immigration enforcement amid increased activity in Indian Country
Native American communities are informing members to carry their tribal ID amid increased federal activity. On Wednesday, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community President Everett Ekdahl Jr. shared a statement ...
Thomas Fournier Jan 22, 2026

Rozsa Art Gallery exhibit explores women's rights as human rights
Michigan Tech's Rozsa Center is set to open a new art exhibit at the Rozsa Art Gallery at the end of the month, showcasing powerful messages about gender equality. The exhibit, titled "Women's Rights ...
Thomas Fournier Jan 21, 2026

Copper Dog introduces a new volunteer position to help highlight the sled dog race weekend
The Copper Dog sled dog race is set to launch down 5th Street in Calumet, marking the start of an exciting weekend in the Copper Country from February 27 to March 1. Before the race begins, volunteers...
Thomas Fournier Jan 21, 2026

RESCHEDULED: Club Finndigo explores foreign films at the Calumet Theatre
Due to inclement weather, the Calumet Theatre and Heikinpaiva will reschedule tomorrow's film and dinner for Club Finndigo to January 30th. Tickets are still available for purchase online. While Heiki...
Thomas Fournier Jan 21, 2026

Build a frosty snowman with the Hancock Business Association during Heikinpaiva
The Hancock Business Association and Copper Shores Community Health Foundation invite the Copper Country to build snowmen and celebrate Heikinpaiva. After the bear spiral unravels and the wife carryin...
Thomas Fournier Jan 20, 2026

Ontonagon County Sheriff responds to a fatal multicar crash in Stannard Township
The Ontonagon County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday morning in Stannard Township. Deputies responded to the scene on US 45 north of Gauthier Road at...
Thomas Fournier Jan 20, 2026






