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Michigan State Police arrest Ishpeming man for child sexual abuse activity
An Ishpeming man has been arraigned in 96th district court for child sexual abuse activity. On Tuesday Michigan State Police announced that 24-year-old Zachary Erik Weisman was arrested for child fift...
Thomas Fournier Apr 30, 2025

Another inch of snow lands in the Keweenaw Peninsula
Lifelong residents warned new neighbors not to pull out the grill quite yet. Yesterday another inch of snow fell in the Keweenaw peninsula. Bringing the season up to 315.25 inches of snow, calculated ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 30, 2025 The snow gauge or snow thermometer near Calumet, Michigan on the Keweenaw Peninsula.

The Nature Conservancy hosts latest update meeting in Allouez
The Nature Conservancy plans to update the community on the progress of the Keweenaw Heartlands project tonight. The meeting at the Allouez Community Center will include representatives from The Natur...
Thomas Fournier Apr 30, 2025

Hancock Community Hub hosts the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble, reintroducing the auditorium to the Copper Country
Next week the Hancock Community Hub hosts its first concert inside the structure's auditorium. Formerly the site of Hancock High School and then used for classes by Finlandia University, the Hancock c...
Thomas Fournier Apr 29, 2025

Lake Linden - Hubbell School residents consider two millage renewals in May
Residents living in the Lake Linden Hubbel School District will enter the voting booth next Tuesday for two issues with the school district. The district hopes to extend its base millage, the non-home...
Thomas Fournier Apr 29, 2025

L'Anse Village, Township, Near Revised Fire Agreement
The Village of L'Anse and L'Anse Township are nearing completion of a revised formula for distribution of the township's fire department millage. The L'Anse Fire Department serves the village and the ...
Todd Overbeek Apr 29, 2025 Photo courtesy of the L'Anse Fire Department Facebook page.

Marquette Man Arraigned on Child Sex Charges
A Marquette man has been arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a minor. Sixty-three-year-old Brian Donald Sims was arraigned Friday in 96th District Court in Marquette. He faces thre...
Todd Overbeek Apr 28, 2025

Keweenaw Co-Op named among the Top 50 Companies to Watch in Michigan
Keweenaw Co-Op named Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses as the Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2025. The Keweenaw Co-op was recently awarded a spot among MCSB's top 50 companies to watch list, recogniz...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2025

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community opens pre-applications for Marquette housing development
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community's Black Rock Crossing development with Woda Copper Companies will begin filling up with families later this year. Housing development, which aims to address challenge...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2025

Excitement for the Parade of Nations 2025 builds as another school year ends
More than 1,000 students arrive on campus each year, some even flying in from far, far away. In 1989, Michigan Technological University decided to highlight a large group of students that make large i...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2025