Category Archives: Local News
Sisu Shuffle moves the Copper Country out of hibernation
It's time for the Copper Country to exit hibernation and get moving. On Saturday UPHS Portage helps people get outside early in the spring with the annual Sisu Shuffle. Event coordinator Angela Luskin...
Apr 17, 2025
Hancock increases water and sewer rates, approves new fireworks launch site for Bridgefest
Hancock will increase the city's water and sewer rates for the first time since 2019. Last night the city council approved increasing the water and sewer rates residents and business are charged in ut...
Apr 17, 2025 Image provided by City of Hancock
The Hancock City Council approved the city's new logo Tuesday. The features are drawn from a survey of residents about the city's qualities, such as "sunny side," bridge arches, recreation and school pride.
Copper Shores postpones fifth annual puppy parade for inclement weather
The pups will have to march another day. Regrettably Copper Shores Community Health Foundation announced on Wednesday it will postpone its Fifth Annual Puppy Parade. The foundation cited inclement wea...
Apr 17, 2025
Isle Royale National Park will require overnight campers use animal resistant canisters in 2025
Even though the first boat won't leave until May 27th, plenty of visitors are building excitement toward trips to the island. Isle Royale offers a unique national park experience, often requiring peop...
Apr 16, 2025
Feeding America West Michigan and Copper Shores partner on the Ontonagon Mobile Food Pantry for a fifth year
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Feeding America partner for a fifth year in a row to bring a mobile food pantry to the western upper peninsula. On April 30th Copper Shores and Feeding Am...
Apr 16, 2025
Aspirus Health announces expansion at the Houghton Clinic will start at the end of April
Aspirus Health announces the Houghton Clinic will begin a five-million-dollar renovation and expansion project this month. Later in April, the Aprirus Houghton Clinic will begin work underscoring the ...
Apr 16, 2025
Securitecture consultants share Justice Center project constraints and benefits with Houghton County leaders
Houghton County's leaders will need to show residents how a new facility will improve public safety and reduce chances of recidivism before construction can begin. A millage for a new facility to repl...
Apr 16, 2025 Securitecture consultants Joe Mrak and Brett Dodd share what options Houghton County has for resolving space challenges with a new jailhouse.
Michigan Technological University highlights students at the 25th annual Design Expo
Today Michigan Tech's students take part in an annual tradition on campus brought to campus for the past 25 years. The 25th annual Design Expo. Around the Van Pelt and Opie Library and Memorial Union ...
Apr 15, 2025
Michigan State Police arrests two suspects in Ishpeming in connection to an out-of-state homicide
Michigan state police arrest two suspects wanted in connection to a murder in Minnesota. On Monday Michigan State Police were notified by the City of Moorhead Police Department in Minnesota, that two ...
Apr 15, 2025
Michigan Tech Sustainability Film Series features Common Ground on Thursday
On Thursday the Michigan Tech Sustainability Film Series will screen the documentary, Common Ground. The film offers a compelling look at innovations in agriculture and the crucial need to create more...
Apr 15, 2025
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