Category Archives: Local News

Michigan Technological University announced late last week that Sri Beldona will serve as the new Dean of the College of Business beginning this summer. The selection follows a nationwide search by th...

The Michigan State Court Administrative Office announced Monday it will distribute $1 million in grant awards to 12 district courts across the state to create new programs helping defendants resolve o...

Several candidates hoping to represent residents living in the Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan will meet the Copper country during a forum this week. Keweenaw Indivisible has organized several n...

Michigan Technological University announces plans for a capital Campaign that hopes to raise 350 million dollars to support the campus' future. Setting a lofty goal, the University announces the publi...

The iconic Quincy Mine hoist welcomes visitors year-round to the former industrial center on the Keweenaw Peninsula, even when snow covers the landscape above the mineshafts. The Quincy Mine Hoist Ass...

Two young entrepreneurs who transformed a Michigan State University class project into a business walked away from ABC's Shark Tank with a $300,000 investment deal. Madhav Aggarwal and Tanvi Gadamsett...

Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday it will make free naloxone kits available to the public to combat drug overdoses. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a lifesaving ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's recent commission appointments include two Upper Peninsula residents. Alexander Kofsky from Marquette will join the Rural Development Fund Board. Kofsky is the executive direct...

The Keweenaw Community Foundation plans to address challenges in the western Upper Peninsula through educational sessions following community meetings held last fall. CEO Robin Meneguzzo said the foun...

In the opening round between Sunday and Monday, earlier this week, CCHS raised more than $500 to advance in the tournament-style competition. The competition works like a sports bracket, with shelters...