Category Archives: Local News
Keweenaw Heartlands Project celebrates significant steps forward in 2025 toward the ultimate goal
The Keweenaw Heartland project celebrates major milestone accomplishment in 2025. Since late 2022 The Nature Conservancy has been working closely with community partners and the public to prepare to t...
Dec 17, 2025
MI-TRALE encourage new members attend first meeting in 2026
MI-TRALE supports the community and hopes the community supports the organization. MI-TRALE recently participated in Ontonagon 2025 Christmas Parade. The group's float was led by MI-TRALE treasurer Da...
Dec 17, 2025
Michigan State Police Eighth District awards employee of the year to officers and support staff
Michigan State Police announced officers in the Eighth District to earn employee of the year awards. On Monday the Michigan State Police Eighth District, that encompasses the entire Upper Peninsula, a...
Dec 17, 2025
KSC locks in the snowmobile crossing, while continuing to recover from storm damage
The Keweenaw Snowmobile Club was feeling festive as volunteers worked to lock the Portage Lake Lift Bridge in place. Outfitting one of the club's Piston Bullies with Christmas lights when flattening t...
Dec 17, 2025
Young Americans for Freedom at MTU mail 78 military care packages during the holidays
Young Americans for Freedom partners with the Hubbell VFW to mail care packages to military service members. Over the past month, the YAF chapter on Michigan Tech's campus collected donations to purch...
Dec 16, 2025
KCF Fall Grant Cycle awards over $112,000 to various programs and projects in the Copper Country
The Keweenaw Community Foundation announces $112,000 in grant awards during the fall cycle. On Monday, the Keweenaw Community Foundation shared it will award more than $112,000 during the fall grant c...
Dec 16, 2025
Aleah Simpson earns a $2,000 4-H Scholarship from the MSU Extension Network
A Houghton Keweenaw 4-H member earns a $2,000 scholarship to support their future education. Recently the Houghton Keweenaw 4-H program, organized and operated by the Michigan State University extensi...
Dec 16, 2025
Snowflake Challenge helps get Heikinpaiva activities started ahead of the new year
Every snowflake is unique and intricately designed by nature. Sew Cranky's snowflakes are also uniquely designed by the people celebrating Heikinpaiva ahead of the new year. Ginger Alberti, co-owner o...
Dec 16, 2025
The holiday spirit brings the feeling of Christmas to Baraga County
The holiday spirit has come to Baraga County. On Sunday, the chamber of commerce officially began the region's decor tour, posting a map with participating addresses for people to visit. Deb Stouffer ...
Dec 16, 2025
$55 million gift will improve student access to wellness services at Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University plans to centralize wellness services and programs with a $55 million gift from Chang K. Park. On Friday, the university announced plans to establish the Chang K. Par...
Dec 15, 2025
Visit and Stream our Radio Stations!
