Category Archives: News

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

Strawberry queen candidates help the Lions Club and support the community
A beloved tradition returned to the Copper Country as community members gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the strawberry season. The Chassell Strawberry Festival began with volunteers cutting mor...
Thomas Fournier Jul 09, 2026

WUPHD confirms single case of cyclosporiasis related to travel outside of the Copper Country
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed one case of cyclosporiasis in Houghton County on Wednesday. The individual contracted the parasite while traveling in Mexico two weeks ago. The ...
Thomas Fournier Jul 09, 2026

Federal Bureau of Investigation warns of property fraud scams on the rise
Criminals are targeting property owners through sophisticated impersonation scams that exploit publicly available information and stolen data. The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns the public of s...
Thomas Fournier Jul 09, 2026





