Category Archives: Local News

Laurium began work after a fire at the DPW garage last week. After a fire broke out at the Laurium Department of Public Works garage early Wednesday morning, village leaders have worked to find a temp...

You won't need to prefer the non-smoking section anymore at Ojibwa Casinos in Baraga and Marquette after March. Recently the Ojibwa Casino Baraga and Marquette announced it will transition all of its ...

Two Upper Peninsula representatives introduce a plan to modernize the Department of Natural Resources. Representatives Greg Markkanen and Dave Prestin introduced a bill package to modernize the depart...

Strong winds and blustering snow remain in the forecast for much of today. Over the last two days with the Copper Country under a blizzard warning, Michigan state police have responded to several acci...

Young couples, and older couples. Those new to the dance and those with a well-rehearsed tango. Next week the Copper Country will dance the night away with that special someone at the South Range Vale...

For the third year, Copper Shores will support the Meals on Wheels program with a holiday cookie fundraiser. For the first two years, Copper Shores Meals on Wheels collected cookie orders from the com...

This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Alexandria Bournonville, find the original story here. The Northern Michigan University Police Department (NMUPD) sent out an urgent alert Wednesday...

An automated external defibrillator can save a life in the case of cardiac arrest. The devices are often found in public spaces or at private businesses. Having an AED device available anywhere is imp...

Incredible Bank will contribute 10,000 dollars toward CopperDog in 2025. Bring the local banking institution's total contribution to the sled dog race over the last 15 years to 150,000 dollars. Since ...

Many writers know how hard it can be to start publishing their work. Several authors live and work in the Upper Peninsula. Which has helped foster a community of creative people. This evening three Up...