Category Archives: Local News

Houghton County will complete paperwork to obtain its Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant funds through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that were awarded...

Gogebic Community College officials are beginning their search for a new president. Current president Chris Patritto's resignation was approved this week by the college's board of trustees. It's effec...

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Police has a new home, though the department will stay in the same location for many years to come. Before 2008, when the tribal police moved into 202 US-41, t...

As you grow older, family members start to reveal the secrets of the family. And some of those most cherished secrets protect long-held recipes for Sunday dinner around the family table, even if grand...

Breakwater Federal Credit Union announces details of a scholarship program in 2026. One of the Copper Country's credit unions, Breakwater has made an effort to become a more present part of the commun...

The Michigan State University Law Clinic recently visited the Upper Peninsula to meet with a client and their attorney in Escanaba. The trip was one of a few the clinic has already taken to visit with...

Take your time driving. Law enforcement agencies in the Copper Country wish to remind travelers to prepare for the winter weather before hitting the road headed to work or appointments. The very low t...

Evan Dixon's murder case remains paused while the Michigan Supreme Court decides if diminished capacity is a viable defense in the state. Dixon hopes to use the defense in his upcoming trial for the N...

Across Copper Country, several fire departments and police agencies help keep the community safe. Even after an incident scene clears, families often face challenges moving forward. Through the Copper...

Winter's snow has built up many banks across communities in the Keweenaw Peninsula. In many towns and neighborhoods, snow has covered important fire hydrants, raising safety concerns. Hancock City Fir...