Category Archives: Local News

There's plenty to celebrate during the holiday season. Between Christmas and New Year's Day plenty of people will head out on the road. Throughout the community law enforcement, families and AAA want ...

The Herman Gundlach Donor Advised Fund awarded more than $60,000 to 36 nonprofit organizations in 2025. Earlier in December the Keweenaw Community Foundation announced the Herman Gundlach Donor Advise...

The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation delivered checks to 59 nonprofit organizations across the Copper Country on Tuesday. The foundation distributed funds raised during the 2025 Giving Tuesda...

For many years, rural communities have struggled to have enough childcare providers for working families. After the COVID pandemic, Houghton County chose to use a portion of its American Rescue Plan f...

Winter is in full force across the Copper Country. With 75 inches of snow already fallen this season, the team leading Copper Dog has started gearing up for the exciting sled dog race weekend. On Frid...

In the fall, Geek Up brought together fandoms from comics, movies, video games and more. During the 2025 event, Geek Up encouraged attendees to contribute to a fundraiser supporting Copper Shores Meal...

The tiny village continues its month-long Christmas celebration Saturday with activities throughout the community. Residents will finish last-minute shopping while some visit the Keweenaw National His...

Jacob Kempainen has pleaded guilty to reduced charges for his role in the death of his grandfather. Alvin Kempainen was murdered in his home on December 18, 2023. Jacob, 22, and his mother, Margaret K...

For nearly two decades Dave Wiitanen has helped Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly in the copper country. And now he's earned recognition for his service. Recently Wiitanen was awarded Copper Shor...

Copper Country Snowsports Club skiers place earn a place at the podium during a recent competition in Canada. Recently the Copper Country Snowsports Club was included in a race in Searchmont, Canada, ...