Category Archives: Local News

More than 25,000 vehicles cross the Portage Lake Lift Bridge daily, making it one of Michigan's most critical transportation corridors. That volume is more than double the traffic on the Mighty Mac. T...

As families across the nation take time to relax this Labor Day weekend, Ontonagon celebrates the workers who built America and shaped its communities. Once a bustling hub of mining and forestry produ...

As harvest season approaches the Copper Country, gardeners can get a head start on next year's crops at the Upper Peninsula Smart Gardening Conference. MSU Extension programs in the Upper Peninsula an...

A medical emergency likely caused a fatal accident in Calumet on Sunday afternoon. Michigan State Police troopers responded to a vehicle crash at School Street and Hecla Street before 4 p.m. A prelimi...

Robertson also met with Revex Technologies leaders to discuss mining production and reclamation. The company received a separate $145 million grant in 2025 for the REV Nickel Project with the Eagle Mi...

Driving around the Keweenaw Peninsula offers stunning views of changing fall colors, but exploring the seasonal transition with a little dust and mud on the tires provides an even better experience. T...

Michigan Technological University will celebrate its international students and the seven wonders of the world on Sept. 19 during the 37th annual Festival of Nations. International students bring uniq...

Michigan Technological University has earned a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to mentor the next generation of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence professionals. The NSF...

Michigan Tech's Center for Outreach and Education is helping local students gear up for the fall with programs designed to prepare them for college while building valuable skills. This year's GEAR UP ...

As students prepare for the first day of school next week, medical experts from Aspirus Health are warning parents and teens against reaching for energy drinks to combat early morning fatigue. With ea...