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Suicide and substance abuse tend to effect rural communities at higher rates than in cities. Several factors can contribute to those higher rates, including lack of access to mental health services, s...

Stepping is an artwork nearly as old as the country itself. As African Americans began forming greek letter organization at colleges 170 years ago, student began building community and creating music ...

In February, Houghton's Mayor Bob Backon passed away at the age of 83. He was a beloved member of the community, a teacher at Houghton High School, and also a basketball and golf coach who was seen on...

Turning the Keweenaw Peninsula into a destination takes many people and projects, and Visit Keweenaw's destination development grant awards meet at the intersection of visitors and residents enjoying ...

Snow, wind and cold weather didn't deter Suzanna Shkreli from visiting the Upper Peninsula on her secretary of state campaign tour Thursday. Making the trip to Houghton last night to meet with residen...

Saving a life can be as simple as having a conversation. Next week Copper Shores Outreach and Education hosts a free QPR training opportunity. QPR, or Question, Respond and Refer, is a suicide and abu...

With spring on the minds of many, it's a good time to work on preparing for the future. Next Wednesday the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Western Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Council w...

Michigan DNR shares details of research during the 2025 fishing seasons in the Great Lakes. Lake Superior saw the R/V Lake Char's crew, based out of the Marquette Fisheries Research Station, perform w...

This article has been updated to include more information on how non-profits in the Keweenaw Peninsula seek ways to find support in a changing landscape. Nonprofits in the Copper Country take advantag...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to distribute $3.75 million across 10 grant awards that will establish youth-focused substance abuse programming. Avoiding addictiv...