Category Archives: Local News

MDOT will begin a bridge project in Keweenaw County next week. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on a $350,000 project to repair the M-26 bridge over the Eagle River...

Many people get out the door early in the morning. Starting their day with a run. Drivers and runners take responsibility for safety on the roads. MSP First Lieutenant Jason Wickstrom says rivers when...

More than 20 students take part in a shooting competition at Camp Gibbs Recreational Area. Last month, Camp Gibbs hosted the annual 4-H Upper Peninsula Regional Shooting tournament. Participants in th...

Some homes start planning their Christmas light display months in advance. Just like the Griswolds' place, Hancock wants to light up the night this holiday season. Recently, the Hancock DDA announced ...

With 150 years in existence, Calumet has plenty of history to explore. Many visitors and residents might start their tour of town at the Keweenaw National Historic Park. Calumet's history and influenc...

Last week, Visit Keweenaw announced the recipients of the 2025 destination development program grants. This year's funds will support a variety of projects around the region. The largest award of 25,0...

Baraga County residents again expressed concerns about the county's proposed affiliation with a nationwide vehicle tracking network. Representatives from Flock Security made a video appearance at last...

The Rautio Berry Farm has grown to become a major contributor to the copper country strawberry festival each summer. John Rautio says the family farm originally produced strawberries and potatoes and ...

In the middle of July, Chassell's town livens up with hundreds of people volunteering before the festival even begins. The strawberry festival officially starts on July 11th. But this evening, some of...

There's less than ten days until Canal Run shoots the starting gun. Close to 900 racers participate in the canal run each year. And for the 50th race along the portage lake canal, organizers expect a ...