Category Archives: Local News

Visit Keweenaw and the City of Houghton introduce a little chook drop before midnight
Three... two... One! It's almost New Year. Houghton and visit Keweenaw will host a ball drop on the waterfront tomorrow night. But the event will include a symbol of the region, a chook. The city will...
Site Staff Dec 31, 2024

Holiday season gas prices drop around Michigan
Holiday travelers will rejoice as they hit the road during the holidays. AAA of Michigan reports gas prices have fallen by an average of 7 cents per gallon at the pump in the past week. Bringing the s...
Site Staff Dec 30, 2024

97.7 The Wolf continues annual holiday tradition promoting pet adoptions with the Copper Country Humane Society
Every good dog deserves a loving home. Recently 97.7 the Wolf started up its annual tradition the 12 Dogs of Christmas. The yearly adoption campaign promotes pet adoptions with the Copper Country Huma...
Site Staff Dec 30, 2024

Michigan State Police increasing patrols during the holidays
The end of the year offers time to celebrate achievements, holidays, and milestones. Winter and the holidays can also become a lonely time for many as well. And something any evening this time of the ...
Site Staff Dec 30, 2024

Portage Lake District Library starts 2025 with a reading party
The Portage Lake District Library will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday. However, events and programs will begin almost as soon as the New Year. The Portage Lake District Library has two events happen...
Site Staff Dec 30, 2024

A Munising preschool helps Michigan State Police stuff a blue goose
This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska, find the original story here. Ahead of their holiday concert, preschoolers at Good Shepherd preschool and church helped others in the...
Site Staff Dec 30, 2024

UPDATE: Precautionary Boil Advisory Lifted in Hubbell
UPDATE: As of Friday, January 3rd the Upper Michigan Water Company lifted the precautionary boil advisory for the Hubbell and Lake Linden area. Residents with questions should contact their water serv...
Site Staff Dec 30, 2024

Michigan Technological University department launches a new magazine exploring work by faculty and students
Michigan Technological University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering launches a new publication. This fall the university announced the addition of a new Aerospace Engineering degree...
Site Staff Dec 27, 2024

Animal Life: Art from the Kalevala explores Finland's epic poem with the Copper Country Community Arts Center
Heikinpaiva celebrations must have the community residents involved. Without incredible artwork, fantastic volunteers, and exciting dancers the Finnish cultural festival would not bring a unique atmos...
Site Staff Dec 27, 2024

Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship invite Kathryn Larlee to share how to prepare a will or trust
The end of the year offers time to reflect on the past. A new year allows people to take charge of obligations to themselves. On January 12th the Keweenaw Unitarian Universialist Fellowship plans to h...
Site Staff Dec 27, 2024