Category Archives: News

Two men sentenced on felony OUI offenses in Baraga and Houghton 12th Circuit Courts
Two men in the Copper Country received sentencing on felony OUI offenses this week in separate court proceedings. In Houghton County 12th Circuit Court, Steven Joshua Schmitt was sentenced Monday for ...
Thomas Fournier Mar 13, 2026

KORC shares a call to action to support better public access to the Montreal Falls hiking trail
The Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition is ready to establish public access to the Montreal Falls hiking trail but needs permit approval from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before work...
Thomas Fournier Mar 13, 2026

Sparks grow into something much larger in the Keweenaw Peninsula: 2026 Keweenaw Sparkplug Awards
The Copper Country continues to grow through the incredible work of many individuals and organizations. Last night many businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups and individuals came toge...
Thomas Fournier Mar 13, 2026

Tucker Nielsen earns nomination for a MAGS award for research on campus breaking down complex topics
Tucker Nielsen began his academic career on Michigan Tech's campus and hasn't seen a reason to leave since stepping into the classroom. Recently, he and Caleb Swain were nominated by the university as...
Thomas Fournier Mar 11, 2026

'We Immigrants' Exhibit explores the journey from Finland to America
Art can connect the observer to the past. Tomorrow evening, the Finlandia Art Gallery hosts an opening reception for its newest exhibit, "We Immigrants." Finlandia Art Gallery Interim Director Clare Z...
Thomas Fournier Mar 11, 2026

Hancock Central High School SME Students tour Gatorbar's manufacturing facility
Education can expose students to new and interesting career paths and can even introduce students to various careers within a single industry. Forty-five Hancock High School SME Prize students had the...
Thomas Fournier Mar 11, 2026

Bianco embezzlement trial set for January 2027
A Baraga County woman's embezzlement trial will begin in 2027. Last Tuesday, Baraga County Prosecutor Joseph O'Leary and defendant Theresa Bianco, with her attorney Timothy Wrather, met in 12th Circui...
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Capes and Crowns brings generations together to support the Treehouse Resource Center
Treehouse Family Resources will host a special intergenerational dance this weekend, bringing together local families and residents of The Bluffs Senior Living Community for the Caps and Crowns Dance....
Thomas Fournier Mar 10, 2026

Walking Together Traveling Exhibit engages with living history through firsthand accounts
A traveling exhibit exploring the history and lasting impact of Michigan's Native American boarding school system has arrived at Michigan Tech. The exhibit offers observers a chance to learn about a d...
Thomas Fournier Mar 10, 2026

Sri Beldona named new dean of the Michigan Tech College of Business
Michigan Technological University announced late last week that Sri Beldona will serve as the new Dean of the College of Business beginning this summer. The selection follows a nationwide search by th...
Thomas Fournier Mar 09, 2026





