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Pistons Claim Rare Win – Tuesday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School All of last night’s local basketball games were postponed because of the weather. On the boys schedule tonight…• Houghton travels to West Iron County. In girls action this evening…• Houghton tips off at Calumet. Coverage will begin around 7:00 …

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Every Snowflakes is a Little Different than the Last

Just like real snowflakes that form individual crystals making unique shapes and patterns. Sew Cranky has begun to fill a wall full of unique snowflakes designed by locals. Starting back in December Sew Cranky opened Hiekinpaiva’s Snowflake Challenge. Encouraging people to create their snowflakes using antique hand crank sewing machines. …

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Keweenaw Snowmobile Club and City of Houghton Set the Lift Bridge in Place for the Snowmobile Season

Over the weekend the Copper Country finally saw enough snowfall, that snowmobile clubs and the city of Houghton have set up the snowmobile trail under the bridge. After the region saw around 29 inches of snowfall between Friday and Sunday, the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club and the city were able to …

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Michigan Tech University Celebrates Martin Luther King Junior

Throughout the years Michigan Tech has honored the message and mission of Dr. Martin Luther Kingr. Today the university will continue that tradition, with events for students and the community throughout the day. This morning, during the MLK Day brunch Jaylyn Boone will speak. Since becoming an alumnus of the …

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Upper Great Lakes Health Adds OB/GYN and Geriatric Medicine Specialists to the Houghton/Hancock Area

Upper Great Lakes Health adds two new medical professionals to its group of experienced staff. UGL Health remains committed to expanding its services and filling gaps in health care for local residents. The healthcare provider has added a new OBGYN, Dr. Evon Schexnaydre, and Internal Medicine Dr. Zainab Almahrous as …

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Jeff Maki Family Fundraiser Raises Funds with Frybread Tacos, Raffle and Bake-sale

The community will come together today to support a local in Baraga. Later this month the American Legion Post 444 in Baraga will host a fundraiser to support Jeff Maki’s medical expenses during the Jeff Maki Family Fundraiser. Frybread tacos served by Doreen Blaker are on the menu. The fundraiser …

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Hekinpaiva Excitement Building in the Area, Hobby Horse Hoedown Returns on Friday

Heikki Lunta blew in more snow to the Keweenaw Peninsula over the weekend. Adding another 29 inches of snowfall to the season in Keweenaw County between Friday and Sunday. Which will certainly help Hancock prepare for Heikinpaiva later this month. But before the festival on the 27th, there are still …

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Lions, Packers Advance in NFL Playoffs – Monday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school boys basketball this evening…• Hancock entertains Negaunee – postponed, no make-up date announced.• Lake Linden-Hubbell welcomes Ontonagon – postponed, will be made up as part of a boys-girls doubleheader tomorrow, as follows – girls JV 4:30 …

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Tech Hockey Swept by Tommies – Sunday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school hockey Saturday…• Houghton cruised past U of D Jesuit 5-1. Teegan Tapani scored in the first period. Cooper Leonard, Connor Arko and Noah Maillette broke the game open with second-period tallies, and Noah Maillette’s second goal …

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Copper Country Today – January 14, 2024

On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Host Todd Van Dyke welcomes new Houghton County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Helmer for a discussion about the challenges his office faces. Hear the conversation here. Heikinpäivä activities are underway, and host Todd VanDyke welcomed David Maki from the Finnish American Heritage Center for …

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