Category Archives: Local News

Wolf - Moose Project moves onto observations of wolves on Isle Royale
Wolf and moose researchers on Isle Royale provide the latest update on the team's work. As of last week, Feb. 3, the annual wolf and moose study has observed moose individuals in 91 survey plots. Each...
Thomas Fournier Feb 10, 2026

UPward Talent Council partners with the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce to present the 2026 Business of the Year Award
Baraga County Chamber of Commerce partners with the Upward Talent Council to present the 2026 Business of the Year award. Later this month, the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce will bring together th...
Thomas Fournier Feb 10, 2026

National Sauna Week with Finlandia Foundation National gives away a chance to visit Finland
Heikinapiva's festivities might have come to an end last month. But the Finlandia Foundation National happily celebrates National Sauna Week next week. And this year's national celebration of saunas i...
Thomas Fournier Feb 09, 2026

CLK JROTC honors long-time leader with final color guard ceremony
Major Farley leaves the CLK JROTC program in good hands, capping off a 28-year career at the school over the weekend. While on air, Copper Kings broadcaster Jeff Harju spoke with Major Farley about th...
Thomas Fournier Feb 09, 2026

South Range loves inviting the Copper Country to fun events throughout the year
The South Range Fourth of July Committee invites the Copper Country to next week's Valentine's Dance as part of its year-round fundraising efforts. Throughout the year, the South Range Fourth of July ...
Thomas Fournier Feb 06, 2026

Keweenaw Sparkplug award nominations closing soon
From outside of the region, the Keweenaw Peninsula might seem like a relaxing and sleepy place to stop on vacation. But those living and working in the region have started waking up to the incredible ...
Thomas Fournier Feb 06, 2026

CLK JROTC plans to honor Major Michael Farley before Saturday's hockey game
Unfortunate weather conditions kept the JROTC from kicking off a Copper Kings hockey game in January and kept the students from honoring their longtime program leader Major Michael Farley for his dedi...
Thomas Fournier Feb 06, 2026

Houghton earns a five-star rating in the iLabs eCities entrepreneurship study
The University of Michigan Dearborn's iLabs recognize the city of Houghton for continuing efforts to support entrepreneurs. The recent eCities study conducted by the iLabs researchers honored Houghton...
Thomas Fournier Feb 05, 2026 City of Houghton Beautification Committee

Dollars for Doers supports Incredible Bank's employees leading their communities
Jamie Thyrion's co-workers at Incredible Bank recently recognized her passion for her community and honored her drive to support Main Street Calumet by awarding the organization $350 in her honor. Mai...
Thomas Fournier Feb 05, 2026

Student Winter Carnival creations impress judges and the community
Michigan Technological University students transformed campus and downtown areas into a winter wonderland as they worked through the night constructing elaborate snow statues for the annual Winter Car...
Thomas Fournier Feb 05, 2026






