Category Archives: Local News

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begin work to improve the Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will complete $1.8 million in improvements to the Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance, modifying a critical 370-foot stretch of breakwater. The project includes an option...
Thomas Fournier Jul 14, 2026

EPA works to remove hazardous coal-tar from form gas company site in Calumet
The Environmental Protection Agency has begun work to clean up the former Peninsula Gas Company site, removing hazardous coal tar material that accumulated over decades of industrial operations. The c...
Thomas Fournier Jul 14, 2026

Faith Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years in the Copper Country
Faith Lutheran Church is celebrating 15 decades of community service this weekend, marking a milestone that reflects the deep roots Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian congregations planted in Michigan's C...
Thomas Fournier Jul 13, 2026

Michigan State Police confirm a juvenile driver involved in Obenhoff Road multi-car accident
Michigan State Police confirm a multicar accident on Obenhoff Road involves a juvenile driver. On Saturday, July 11th, Michigan State Police - Calumet Post troopers responded to a multicar accident on...
Thomas Fournier Jul 13, 2026

Emerging companies share ideas on the way to Detroit for Demo Day
Six emerging companies presented their business pitches Friday at the MTEC Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator's local demo day, showcasing innovations developed over the past two months....
Thomas Fournier Jul 13, 2026

Brotherton Benefit Concert at Calumet Theatre Tonight
The Copper Country Community Band (CCCB) is rallying the community for a deeply personal cause. On Monday, July 13th, at 7:30 PM, the band will host a benefit concert at the historic Calumet Theatre t...
Todd Overbeek Jul 12, 2026

Inland Seas Education Association hosts fish fry in Houghton
A tall ship has returned to the Portage Canal, bringing the Inland Seas Education Association's Michigan Fresh Fish Sail program back to the Great Lakes. The vessel departed Chassell this morning, off...
Thomas Fournier Jul 10, 2026

68th Annual Coca-Cola International Frisbee Tournament inducts five new members to GUTS Hall of Fame
What began as a backyard game in Eagle Harbor has evolved into an international competition. The Guts Players Association returns this weekend with the 68th Coca-Cola International Frisbee Tournament ...
Thomas Fournier Jul 10, 2026

Michigan Technological University will host an E-waste collection drive
Michigan Technological University will host an e-waste recycling drive next week, aligning with the campus's commitment to environmental stewardship and technical education. The collection event, held...
Thomas Fournier Jul 10, 2026

KORC launches new recreation opportunity through collaboration with the Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsman's Club and Keweenaw County Road Commission
A new chapter in outdoor recreation opened Thursday when community leaders gathered to dedicate a modern canoe and kayak launch designed to replace aging, water-damaged docks that had become safety co...
Thomas Fournier Jul 10, 2026





