Category Archives: Local News

Marquette Man Arraigned on Child Sex Charges
A Marquette man has been arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a minor. Sixty-three-year-old Brian Donald Sims was arraigned Friday in 96th District Court in Marquette. He faces thre...
Todd Overbeek Apr 28, 2025

Keweenaw Co-Op named among the Top 50 Companies to Watch in Michigan
Keweenaw Co-Op named Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses as the Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2025. The Keweenaw Co-op was recently awarded a spot among MCSB's top 50 companies to watch list, recogniz...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2025

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community opens pre-applications for Marquette housing development
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community's Black Rock Crossing development with Woda Copper Companies will begin filling up with families later this year. Housing development, which aims to address challenge...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2025

Excitement for the Parade of Nations 2025 builds as another school year ends
More than 1,000 students arrive on campus each year, some even flying in from far, far away. In 1989, Michigan Technological University decided to highlight a large group of students that make large i...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2025

Houghton County Sheriff investigate fatal single car accident in Portage Township
The Houghton County sheriff is investigating the cause of a fatal single-car accident in Portage Township. On Sunday close to 9 pm the Houghton County Sheriff was called to the scene of a single-vehic...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2025

Northern Keweenaw Peninsula ATV Trail Opening Delayed
ATV trails north of Calumet will remain closed until May 15th. The Keweenaw ATV Club, which administers and maintains the trails, says the wet spring has kept the trails in poor, muddy condition. The ...
Todd Overbeek Apr 26, 2025

Arfelin Lake Boating Access Site Closed
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Arfelin Lake is located with the Craig Lake State Park, 6.5 miles north of Lake Michigamme: Spring snowmelt and flooding have forced the temporary e...
Todd Overbeek Apr 25, 2025

Broadcasting pioneer and industry trailblazer Elizabeth Murphy Burns dies at 79
Morgan Murphy Media announces with profound sadness the passing of Elizabeth Murphy Burns, the company's longtime president and CEO who led the family-owned media company for 43 years. She was 79. Mur...
Thomas Fournier Apr 25, 2025

UP Michigan Works hosting apprenticeship open houses around the Upper Peninsula
Offering opportunities to young people to explore talents, passions, and careers in the community can help students develop lifelong knowledge and skills. The UP Michigan Works recently announced an e...
Thomas Fournier Apr 25, 2025

The Community Breastfeeding Collaborative wants to hear from parents, and care providers to address community challenges
Early on in an infant's life their connection with mom is very important. Next week the Community Breastfeeding Collaborative will start to address challenges related to breastfeeding by listening to ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 25, 2025






