Category Archives: Local News

Work doesn't stop with the unveiling of the chandelier at the Calumet Theatre
In 1918 the Calumet Theatre lost a jewel to a fire. Now more than 100 years later a chandelier will restore a shining light to Calumet. This weekend the Calumet Theatre's chandelier society will celeb...
Thomas Fournier Jun 24, 2025

Graciana Wagner and Carter Worm earn scholarships for Parade of Nations contest submissions
The Parade of Nations committee announces the 2025 essay and logo contest award winners. The excitement has already started building for the annual return of students to Michigan Tech's campus. The Pa...
Thomas Fournier Jun 24, 2025

Breakwater Federal Credit Union promotes financial literacy with more community engagement
In 2025 Breakwater Federal Credit Union has made improving financial literacy a priority. Over the past several months the credit union has worked with partners at trio and organized fun events to int...
Thomas Fournier Jun 24, 2025

L'Anse Council Adopts Budget, Requests Disaster Aid
The Village of L'Anse has its 2025-2026 budget in place. The spending plans for the village government, its related entities, and the Downtown Development Association were approved by the village coun...
Todd Overbeek Jun 24, 2025

Keweenaw County Sheriff responds to fatal hiking accident near Manganese Falls
Keweenaw County Sheriff responds to a fatal hiking accident near the Manganese Falls. On Saturday around noon, the Keweenaw County Sheriff was dispatched to a location in the Manganese Falls area for ...
Thomas Fournier Jun 23, 2025

Michigan representatives react to United States strike in Iran
Michigan representatives react to a recent strike by the United States military to destroy three nuclear facilities in Iran. On Saturday President Trump addressed the nation to inform Americans the Un...
Thomas Fournier Jun 23, 2025

Juhannus brings people and joy to Hancock during the summer solstice
Those traveling around the region today and tomorrow should report damaged roadways and property to Houghton County. Report damaged roads to the road commission at 906 482 3600. Report general propert...
Thomas Fournier Jun 23, 2025

Summer Solstice thunder storms damage roads in Houghton County
Houghton county experiences flash flood conditions early in the morning of the summer solstice. Between 4am and 6am the Rational Weather Service recorded close to two and half inches of rainfall in th...
Thomas Fournier Jun 21, 2025

Potential rain won't keep Visit Keweenaw and Long Drink from celebrating the longest day of the year
Rain in the forecast might put a damper on the longest day of the year. Visit Keweenaw has made plans in case late rain showers and potential thunderstorms arrive in the Keweenaw between today and tom...
Thomas Fournier Jun 20, 2025

Michigan State Police encourage teens drive safely with defensive driving education
Summertime is a great time to cruise down the road. Especially if you're a teenager with plenty of time on your hands. But during the summer teen injuries and deaths involving automobiles trend upward...
Thomas Fournier Jun 19, 2025






