Category Archives: Local News

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that Michigan's Revitalization and Placemaking grant program will award funds to support three redevelopment projects. Further supporting projects around the st...

Western Upper Peninsula voters chose to support education millages across the region in the May 5 consolidated election. Five districts requested support for funding mechanisms to support educational ...

The Keweenaw Peninsula has become known for rugged terrain and beautiful locations to explore. But the Copper Country could not include miles of cliffside trails, diverse beaches and stunning waterfal...

The rise of AI has a wide range of applications, most notably in business day-to-day operations, and MTEC SmartZone plans to help local entrepreneurs harness this technology. In May and June, MTEC Sma...

Construction near downtown will close traffic as work continues on a major development project. Moyle Construction Company's ongoing work on UP State Bank and Moyle Condo project downtown will affect ...

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin cycling the traffic light at Canal Road and M-26 for the summer, marking another step in efforts to improve safety at a historically problematic in...

Copper Country kids are stars of the community, and today families stopped by the Portage Lake District Library to help the city of Houghton brighten up the town this summer. By painting new stars, th...

Polling places will open Tuesday for local elections featuring education-related ballot measures across the region. The Copper Country Intermediate School District will ask residents to consider a mil...

Houghton City Police are warning the community about a fraud scam targeting residents with fake court documents designed to steal money. The City of Houghton Police Department posted a notice Saturday...

Just as winter wraps up in the Keweenaw, spring settles into the region, and Visit Keweenaw is collecting pictures from around the Copper Country for its Spring Photo Contest. Right after announcing R...