Mount Bohemia’s start to the ski season has a few bumps in the way before skiers can hit the slopes. Michigan’s only all-natural snow ski hill does not currently have snow available on the hill. The ski resort has begun to announce partnerships with other resorts in the region, so …

The Michigan DNR has reached its fundraising goal for new track chairs at different state parks in the Upper and Lower Peninsula. More than 300 donors contributed to the fundraising campaign that raised over the DNR’s 400,000 dollar goal. Donations in total reached 444,931 dollars. Each track chair costs about …

Applications will open soon for the Isle Royale National Park’s 2024 teen artist exploration program. After New Year’s Day, the National Park Service will open the portal for teens hoping to discover nature and develop their artistic skills while exploring the remote island national park. The program is open to …

A client of MTEC SmartZone recently announced it will enter into a collaborative partnership with Michigan Technological University. Revex Technologies will enter into a definitive collaborative partnership with the university to develop innovative manufacturing and material processing technologies that the company plans to integrate into its operations. The agreement was …

The Houghton County sheriff has arrested one man following a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. The Houghton County sheriff was called to a domestic disturbance in Tamarack City at 5 am Wednesday. After an initial investigation, the sheriff’s deputies arrested a 69-year-old Tamarack City man. He has been lodged in …

The Michigan Tech Staff Council has announced this year’s nominees for the Making a Difference Staff Awards. 36 faculty members on campus have been nominated by fellow staff members to recognize achievements in the classroom. The Making a Difference awards recognize Michigan tech staff for a variety of qualities and …

Isle Royale Teen Artist Program Commercial Use Authorization applications with the National Park Service are changing in 2024. The CUA application is a required tool used by the National Park Service to allow private businesses within a national park. Such as for charter boat fishing, park tours, or other guide …

The Keweenaw Community Foundation has announced the recipients of the fall 2023 grant cycle. In total, the foundation will award 65,000 dollars in grants to 22 different organizations from nine grant programs. The Kellogg Endowment fund will support eight causes with 15,000 dollars in funding total. Another large grant comes …

The thought of turning carbon dioxide into breathable oxygen doesn’t seem possible. But thanks to an alumna of Michigan Tech and her company OxEon Energy, that process doesn’t seem as daunting of a task. OxEon’s Chief Operating Officer Jessica Elwell and her senior design team developed and manufactured a solid …

Another week off from school is the hope of Janice and Jen but Mom and Dad can’t hardly wait for school to start again. Earlier in the year Barkell Elementary partnered with Got Sneakers to hold a fundraiser in September that collected old shoes and helped to support the 5th-grade …