Category Archives: Local News

Firefighters respond to an early morning blaze at the Laurium Department of Public Works garage
Laurium firefighters work to control a fire at the village's Department of public works garage Wednesday morning. A fire broke out early this morning, around 3:30 am, at the Laurium department of Publ...
Thomas Fournier Feb 05, 2025 On February 5th, the Laurium Department of Public Works garage caught fire. Crews extinguished the flames by mid-morning.

Director of the NMU Center for Forensic Sciences Jane Harris praised for assistance in Operation UNITED
Northern Michigan University's Center for Forensic Science director assists the FBI and Detroit and Philadelphia police departments in identifying exhumed human remains as a part of Operation UNITED. ...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2025

Superior Health Foundation's annual gala will benefit the Beacon House and Trillium House in 2025
The Superior Health Foundation announces its non-profit partners benefitting from proceeds raised during the 2025 SHF Gala. In September the Superior Health Foundation will host its annual 2025 gala t...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2025

Omega House and Houghton County Veteran Service Office call on representatives to solve hospice care facility challenge
Making sure the family can come around is an important aspect of hospice care around the country. However, that goal can become a challenge for hospice facilities in rural areas. And even more difficu...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2025

Barnelopet allows families to explore the Maasto Hiihto Trails and experience skiing together
Barnelopet has introduced generations of copper country skiers to the sport. The 18th annual Barnelopet this weekend also reintroduces the event to the Swedetown Gorge. Hancock Trails Club treasurer J...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2025 Submitted by Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club Treasurer John Diebel

Big Brothers Big Sisters announces plans for Copper Country Bowl for Kids' Sake in March
Anyone can bowl. Some are better than others. But it's always about having fun for a good cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters recently announced details for the 31st annual Copper Country Bowl for Kids' S...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2025

MACVB names Visit Keweenaw's Brad Barnett as the Board of Directors Vice President
Visit Keweenaw's Executive Director earns a leadership position on the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor's Bureaus board of directors. Recently the MACVB announced Visit Keweenaw's Brad B...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2025

Wisconsin man dies in snowmobile accident in Stannard Township
A Wisconsin man was fatally injured in a snowmobile accident on Friday. At approximately 11 pm, the Ontonagon County Sheriff's Office responded to a snowmobile personal injury accident on trail #3 nea...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2025

Ahmeek's welcomes the neighborhood to an improved Emil Aho Memorial Ice Rink
Many years ago Ahmeek's residents created an outdoor ice rink. Eventually improving the space it made a full rink, with a warming shack, and equipment for kids to learn how to skate. Last year the com...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2025 Ahmeek's community gathers to celebrate the reopening of the outdoor ice rink.

Michigan Technological University's students pick Analise Walsh to wear the crown during the Winter Carnival
Analise Walsh will reign as Winter Carnival's Royal Majesty in 2025. Over the weekend the Michigan Technological University campus gathered in the grand Rozsa Center for a joyful night full of enterta...
Thomas Fournier Feb 04, 2025 Analise Walsh was named the 2025 Royal Majesty and Miss Congeniality of MTU's Winter Carnival.