Category Archives: Local News
Keweenaw Health Foundation donates $25,000 to the Swedetown Trails Club Universal Accessibility Project
The Keweenaw Health Foundation announced Monday it has awarded a $25,000 grant to Calumet Township to support the Swedetown Trails Club's universal accessibility project that will reconfigure the Swed...
Jul 28, 2026
Michigan Technological University research proposals selected for Mission Genesis with the Department of Energy
Michigan Technological University researchers are positioned to help shape the future of artificial intelligence in science. Michigan Tech shared Monday that researchers from the campus have three pro...
Jul 27, 2026
MDOT to repair the US-41 bridge over the Sturgeon River in Chassell
Infrastructure improvements are coming to a key bridge in the area. The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin repair work on the US-41 bridge over the Sturgeon River starting August 3. The ...
Jul 27, 2026
Houghton blooms beautifully in the summer
Summer brightens any mood when spent in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Art captures those moments and preserves them for when winter takes over. Houghton is introducing a new festival to the community on...
Jul 27, 2026
Lake Linden resident elevated to System Director of Facilities and Security at Aspirus Health
A lifelong resident is taking on expanded responsibilities within the Aspirus Health system. Aspirus Health announced Friday that Jason Bessner will become the healthcare provider's System Director fo...
Jul 27, 2026
Two Upper Peninsula Air Guitarists headed to San Francisco for the U.S. National Championships
A quirky summer solstice celebration launched two local performers toward an unlikely national stage. Visit Keweenaw announced that Drew Cramer and Archmages Tony Wallets, both from the Upper Peninsul...
Jul 27, 2026
Scam Warning for Fake MSP Calls
From the Michigan State Police: The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving individuals posing as MSP personnel. Reports indicate that scammers are calling...
Jul 25, 2026
Copper Shores invites the Copper Country to the annual Community Picnic in Laurium
Sunday often means a day off from work and time spent with family. This summer, families from around the Copper Country can spend that time together at the Copper Shores Community Picnic. The Copper S...
Jul 24, 2026
Village of L'Anse will conduct smoke tests on the sewer system in August
A decades-old wastewater system is getting a thorough examination to prevent future problems. Following heavy storms, the L'Anse Wastewater Treatment Plant can become overwhelmed. The system, which ha...
Jul 24, 2026
Melissa Kiesewetter leading Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College to continue recent growth
A new leader is steering Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College toward its next chapter. Melissa Kiesewetter has been president of KBOCC for seven months, and she's already immersed herself in understa...
Jul 24, 2026
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