Category Archives: News

Menominee County Sheriff apprehend two teenagers following interstate pursuit
Two teenagers were apprehended by the Menominee County sheriff after stealing a vehicle and leading law enforcement on an interstate pursuit. Around 9 am yesterday local law enforcement agencies in Wi...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025

Questions continue for the HPTS bond millage after it was passed by 30 votes
In November the Houghton and Portage Township's residents approved a school bond millage for the Houghton Portage township school district. The millage, which will take effect between 2029 and 2031, w...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025

27th Annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon cancelled for lack of snow
This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Schyler Perkins, find the original story here. The 27th Annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon has been canceled due to an unsafe lack of snow. On a Faceboo...
Site Staff Jan 17, 2025

Staying warm in the frigid cold
This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska, find the original story here. Before you head outside this winter, bundle up and know your limitations to best protect yourself again...
Site Staff Jan 16, 2025

League of Women Voters of the Copper Country organize the People's March in Houghton
An important act citizens take every day has people speaking their minds. On Saturday, ahead of President Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th, the People's March will have thousands of people ...
Site Staff Jan 16, 2025

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation becomes the presenting sponsor of Bridgefest in 2025
The Copper Country's busiest weekend will return to Houghton and Hancock sooner than snow melts. June might be a few months away, but Bridgefest weekend will bring thousands of people to the two towns...
Site Staff Jan 16, 2025

North Country Snowmobile Club share alternative route into town to avoid crossing private property
Riders need to respect private property for the sustainability of the Upper Peninsula's snowmobile and ORV trail system. The North Country Snowmobile Club, which provides trail grooming in Ontonagon C...
Site Staff Jan 16, 2025

Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce adds seven individuals to the Board of Directors
The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce will add several members to its board of directors. The Chamber of Commerce's board of directors is made up of local business and community leaders who want to celebra...
Site Staff Jan 16, 2025

An anonymous donation creates a new fund at the Keweenaw Community Foundation to address challenges in early childhood
Challenges in childcare can hinder a community. In recent years, the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative has led the area's movement to address the lack of childcare centers and programs with hel...
Site Staff Jan 16, 2025

Gogebic Community College seeks input on potential educational opportunities
The Gogebic Community College seeks input from residents about expanding services and educational opportunities in the region. This week Gogebic Community College announced it will ask residents from ...
Site Staff Jan 15, 2025
Thursday
High temperatures reach up to 64 under partly cloudy skies. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Lows level off around 44 under cloudy skies with a chance for scattered rain showers late. Easterly winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 25%.
Friday
Cloudy skies expected with a chance for scattered rain showers. High of 51. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 55%.
Friday Night
Mainly cloudy with a chance for scattered showers. Lows around 43. Easterly winds 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance for scattered rain showers early. High of 63. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 15%.
Saturday Night
Mainly clear with a low of 43. Winds out of the east 5 to 10 mph.
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