Category Archives: Local News

With the Keweenaw Peninsula snowmobile season winding down, ATV trail riding will return very soon. Traditionally, while Michigan ATV trails officially open April 1, the Upper Peninsula takes a few we...

Orbion Space Technology announced it has been acquired by York Space Systems in a deal that brings the propulsion technology company's operations under York's manufacturing umbrella. The acquisition s...

UPDATE: A new date has been set in Jacob Kempainen's case. Weather conditions over the weekend closed the Houghton County Courthouse and delayed a Monday sentence hearing for Kempainen on a guilty ple...

Copper Country ISD CTE students earned top honors at the regional HOSA competition, supporting future healthcare professionals in gaining skills and knowledge before entering the workforce. In Februar...

A lot of wind blew into the Keweenaw Peninsula over the weekend, but not a lot of snow as predicted. Late winter storms keeping people inside offer the chance to plan for the coming spring. This Wedne...

Heikki Lunta's not done with the Upper Peninsula yet. As the Copper Country breaks past the 300-inch snowfall mark in this winter's total, more snow arrives to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Visit Keweenaw's...

Two men in the Copper Country received sentencing on felony OUI offenses this week in separate court proceedings. In Houghton County 12th Circuit Court, Steven Joshua Schmitt was sentenced Monday for ...

The Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition is ready to establish public access to the Montreal Falls hiking trail but needs permit approval from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before work...

The Copper Country continues to grow through the incredible work of many individuals and organizations. Last night many businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups and individuals came toge...

Tucker Nielsen began his academic career on Michigan Tech's campus and hasn't seen a reason to leave since stepping into the classroom. Recently, he and Caleb Swain were nominated by the university as...