Category Archives: News

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College awards degrees and certificates to 28 graduates in 2026
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College sends 28 students out into the world as the institution celebrates the end of academic journeys for graduates this evening. Six of this semester's graduates will ...
Thomas Fournier May 08, 2026

George Mendivil sentenced to serve 129-month concurrent sentence for assault and home invasion
A Houghton County man was sentenced Friday in 12th Circuit Court for home invasion and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. George Thomas Mendivil, 26, was sentenced to serve concurrent senten...
Thomas Fournier May 08, 2026

KUUF invites Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative to presentation on Sunday
Protecting Lake Superior's watershed is a lifelong mission of many residents across the Upper Peninsula. On Sunday, Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship hosts a virtual program in partnership wi...
Thomas Fournier May 08, 2026

Gogebic Community College sends off the 92nd graduating class
Students will join as the next class of alumni of Gogebic Community College today as the institution holds its 92nd commencement ceremony this evening. The graduating class will receive more than 220 ...
Thomas Fournier May 08, 2026

Calumet Players latest performance highlights young actors on center stage
How do you tell a Sherlock Holmes story without the great detective? You bring in the Baker Street Irregulars, of course. Next week the Calumet Players premiere the group's performance of "Sherlock Ho...
Thomas Fournier May 08, 2026

Friends of Fashion explores history through the Copper Country's many hats
Hats serve as tools, fashion statements and sometimes status symbols. Next week, the Copper Country's Friends of Fashion will unveil a new show exploring this rich history. "Which Hat Shall I Wear Tod...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026

Mom Prom Keweenaw brings together more than the women of the Copper Country
Mom will become the center of attention this weekend. But even she wants some time away from the husband and kids to hang out with friends. Friday, Mom Prom Keweenaw sets aside a fun evening for moms ...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026

Copper Country Community Arts Center features Rob Kangas' latest collection "Emergence"
The Copper Country Community Arts Center will feature local artist Rob Kangas' work throughout May with the opening of his latest gallery "Emergence." The gallery opens tonight with a reception showca...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026

Marquette Regional Community Corrections presents program to Houghton County leaders
UPDATE: Houghton County's Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at the May 12th, 2026 regular meeting to join the Marquette Regional Community Corrections. Marquette Regional Community Corrections ...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026

MDOT begins culvert replacement project at M-26 and Ripley Street
The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work today on M-26 to replace a culvert at the Ripley Street intersection damaged during the 2018 Father's Day flood. The Houghton County Road Comm...
Thomas Fournier May 07, 2026





