Category Archives: Local News

Isle Royale National Park has closed four campsites on the island's northern end after recent reports of wolves pawing and digging at tents and camping equipment. The closure, which began Aug. 28 and ...

Edit: This article has been updated to include statements made by Judge Matthew Weise at Evan Dixon's sentencing for second degree murder. Evan Dixon, a former Houghton County attorney, was sentenced ...

Pamela Hecht was named Exhibitor of the Year as the Houghton County Fair Still Awards were handed out early this afternoon. Evelyn Palosaarii was honored with the Agnes Ahola Award. In the Youth Award...

Summer's sunny days are fading, but before the season says goodbye to the Upper Peninsula, Hancock invites the community to celebrate the memories and fun made over the past months. The annual End of ...

The Keweenaw Community Foundation is launching its fall grant cycle, offering more than $100,000 in grant awards to projects, initiatives and community organizations across the region. The annual fall...

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is calling on business owners, industry professionals and community leaders to join its board of directors. The board meets 10 times annually and offers members a...

The Hancock Area District Library has established a special project fund with the Keweenaw Community Foundation to support its upcoming millage vote in November. The fund will cover legal, communicati...

In September, Michigan's law enforcement community will begin the Flame of Hope Torch Run from Copper Harbor to Detroit. As officers, deputies and state troopers carry the flame across the state, town...

While Keweenaw Queers' annual Pride Fest in June draws the largest crowds, the LGBTQIA+ organization hosts events year-round to foster community and connection. This Saturday, the group will host an a...

As Michigan Tech students return to campus for autumn 2026, the university's men's Golf Club prepares to launch its season. Though operating as a club-level rather than varsity sport, the team consist...