Category Archives: Local News

Michigan's standoff over work project funds continues as House Speaker Matt Hall files a lawsuit against state department offices. On Jan. 9, following Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's statemen...

Western Upper Peninsula counties have partnered in the past five years to begin preparing a materials management plan as the state of Michigan will start to require each county to transition from soli...

Senator Gary Peters' bipartisan legislation supporting the USGS Great Lakes Science Center has been signed into law. Following federal efforts by DOGE in 2025 to reduce staff across federal department...

While homeowners often plan home improvement projects for summer, it's important to consider home safety year-round. In January, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department assists homeowners in tes...

When the Rozsa Center set up its program schedule, Executive Director Kiersten Birondo knew she wanted National Geographic to return to Houghton. Next week, photographer Babak Tafreshi will lead a pro...

Copper Country Robotics, the FIRST robotics team at Michigan Technological University, helped local schools kick off this year's competition season Saturday by livestreaming their progress on building...

A fun activity brings families and children together in Hancock next week. On Jan. 16, Heikinpaiva hosts the Hobby Horse Hoedown, a unique sport that brings more Finnish culture to the community. Whil...

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its Business of the Year award ahead of its annual meeting and member appreciation banquet in February. The chamber wants to highlight ...

With awards season approaching, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce will join the festive time of year by accepting nominations for the annual Keweenaw Sparkplug Awards. The ceremony highlights individua...

In 1996, a group of concerned residents created the Keweenaw Land Trust to conserve land that was set for sale. Since then, Keweenaw Land Trust has grown its team, volunteer network, and added many mo...