Category Archives: Local News

Copper Country Humane Society starts 2025 by laughing with the community
For five decades, the Copper Country Humane Society has housed the pets of the Keweenaw Peninsula until they find a forever home. Over the past couple of years, the CCHS has had more dogs living at th...
Site Staff Jan 02, 2025

Houghton's Breeze pushes out Christmas music for the decades best soft sounds
The Christmas tunes will end tonight at midnight. But the Breeze will blow in the decade's best soft sounds. Over the holidays 96.3 Houghton's Breeze, Queen Bee's Knees' latest addition to its group o...
Site Staff Dec 31, 2024

Copper Country Curling Club keeps growing community by offering curling lessons
A new year can be a great time to pick up a new skill or activity. And why not try out a sport with a little local connection? On Saturday the Calumet Drill Shop will host a Learn to Curl event. Calum...
Site Staff Dec 31, 2024

Local law enforcement encourages making designated driver or ride-sharing plans before midnight
Experiencing the fun on New Year's Eve helps close out a great or not-so-great year. Hancock Police and local law enforcement want the community to enjoy the evening's festivities. While making sure r...
Site Staff Dec 31, 2024

Chippewa County Undersheriff receives the FBI Director's Award for service to community and work with TRIDENT
This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska, find the original story here. Earlier this year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) paid a surprise visit to the Chippewa Coun...
Site Staff Dec 31, 2024

Michigan State Police UPSET arrest a known drug dealer during a traffic stop in Delta County
Michigan State Police UPSET arrest one person in connection to a months-long drug trafficking investigation during a traffic stop in Delta County. Yesterday the Michigan State Police Upper Peninsula S...
Site Staff Dec 31, 2024

Kids invited to join sled dogs for rides in Agassiz Park
Copper Dog might be a couple of months away. But the fun and excitement will start to build after Saturday. With some snow in the forecast, and dogs ready to pull a sled or two, Copper Dog's organizer...
Site Staff Dec 31, 2024

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
Wednesday
Chance for scattered showers early, otherwise becoming partly cloudy. High temperatures reach up to 67. Winds becoming northwest 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 15%.
Wednesday Night
Overnight lows approaching 43 under partly cloudy skies. Winds becoming northwest 8 to 15 mph.
Thursday
High temperatures reach up to 63 under partly cloudy skies. Easterly winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Skies becoming cloudy with a slight chance for scattered rain showers late. Lows dip down to about 42. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Overcast with a chance for scattered rain showers. High temperatures reach up to 58. Winds out of the east 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Chance for scattered showers, otherwise partly cloudy. Low of 43. Easterly winds 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 25%.
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