Category Archives: News

Northern Michigan University's PBS television station will receive a $576,500 grant from the Public Media Bridge Fund to stabilize its operations in the coming year. The Bridge Fund was established in...

The largest veterans' services and resource fair in the Upper Peninsula has set a date for the 2026 event. On June 17, VetFest 2026 will attract hundreds of veterans and their families to learn about ...

Houghton's City Council approved a commercial rehabilitation district and exemption application from the owners of the Downtowner Motel. City Manager Eric Waara shared with the council at a public hea...

UPDATE: In 2024 MCL 46.410 changed County Commissioners terms, expanding a member's time on a board of commissioners to four years. This included members elected in the November 2024 election. Houghto...

MI-TRALE accomplished several large projects in 2025 to support the trail network in the western Upper Peninsula. MI-TRALE was awarded several grants adding up to $356,330 by the Michigan DNR. All fun...

Fifty years later, the Upper Peninsula still remembers when the gales of November came early. On Nov. 10, 2025, many communities, residents and programs marked the 50th anniversary of the sinking of t...

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Superior Health Foundation partner to address food pantry needs in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties. In late November, Copper Shores and ...

With Christmas around the corner, local markets will offer unique items to decorate for the season or offer great gift ideas shoppers can pick out for their friends and family. An annual tradition and...

A L'Anse man has been convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury in federal court. On Friday, a jury in the Federal District Court of West Michigan con...

Powder has landed across the Copper Country, and winter sports enthusiasts are ready for the season. Over the weekend, Mont Bohemia opened its advanced-level ski hill in Lac La Belle. The Midwest gem ...