Category Archives: Local News

Hancock Public Schools earns rankings among the top elementary schools and middle schools in the country. Recently the U.S. News and World Report announced its annual list ranking the top elementary, ...

The Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home was established 45 years ago in the copper country. And was one of the first shelters to receive public funding in Michigan. Despite the public support, and so...

In 2021, Houghton Hancock and Calumet Farmers Markets began accepting Michigan's Bridge Card, Double Up Food Bucks, and other local food assistance programs. Since then, from-the-ground farmers market...

More than 50 non-profit organizations will join Copper Shores Community Health Foundation on December 2nd during Giving Tuesday. Each year the annual fundraiser, organized by copper shores, raises mon...

Happy Halloween. While the community has had a couple great chances to trick or treat already. Nothing makes memories quite like trick or treating with the family and friends on Halloween night. Polic...

Michigan State Police announce the Eighth District will have a new leader. On Thursday the Michigan State Police announced Captain Christopher Gerard will lead the Eighth district as commander. The ei...

Jesse Wiederhold has been promoted within Visit Keweenaw to the role of Managing Director. Earlier this week's Visit Keweenaw Executive Director Brad Barnett announced Jesse Wiederhold will act as the...

The City of Houghton hires a new Community and Business Development Manager. Earlier in the year former CBD Manager Amy Zawada was elevated to the position of city clerk, following Ann Volrath's retir...

Small Business Saturday is less than a month away. Picking out the right gift for someone takes some time and effort. And so does preparing for a big day in the local economy. The Keweenaw Chamber of ...

Hancock Trails Club opens a new space for beginners and advanced bikers to grow their skills. While having some fun on the trails. The new Creekside trails and bike parks open a new opportunity for mo...