Category Archives: News

Close to two years ago pickleball started taking over the Copper Country. And the fastest growing sport in the country continues to welcome new, old and young, teams and players to Laurn Grove Park. T...

In close to one week Houghton's police host a fun run 5 k run-slash-walk. The flame of hope 5k coincides with the return of the special Olympics of Michigan in the western upper peninsula with the reg...

A new way to experience the portage canal has come to the Copper Country. Over a two and half boat cruise with dinner, Jason Swain will entertain and educate visitors on the Keweenaw Peninsula. He say...

More people are coming to visit the Upper Peninsula. And some have their sights set on the stars. Visit Keweenaw says dark sky tourism has become a growing side of the industry. Especially in the Uppe...

Two Upper Peninsula banking professionals will earn recognition from the Community Bankers of Michigan at an annual conference in September. Recently UP State Bank President and CEO David Williams was...

Editor's Note: Tickets to Brewfest cost $60. In the first year Houghton Rotary supported young people and education by donating proceeds of Keweenaw Brewfest to the Portage Lake District Library. Last...

Summer is coming to a close. But Hancock wants to celebrate the season one last time. Next week the city will host its annual end of summer celebration. Bringing the community together on 9-0-6 day fo...

The Michigan house of representatives passes a 78-billion-dollar budget to the senate for consideration. On Tuesday the state's house passed a budget that will cut several million dollars across Michi...

Agriculture on a large scale, and even gardening too, does not like to waste food. But after fruits or vegetables leave the farm, items can end up in the landfill because of general food waste. On Thu...

A local chemistry teacher earns recognition as the recipient of the 2025 CHED great lakes regional award for excellence in Houghton teaching from the American chemical society. At a recent school boar...