Category Archives: News

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

Houghton County Sheriff investigate fatal single car accident in Portage Township
The Houghton County sheriff is investigating the cause of a fatal single-car accident in Portage Township. On Sunday close to 9 pm the Houghton County Sheriff was called to the scene of a single-vehic...
Thomas Fournier Apr 28, 2025

Northern Keweenaw Peninsula ATV Trail Opening Delayed
ATV trails north of Calumet will remain closed until May 15th. The Keweenaw ATV Club, which administers and maintains the trails, says the wet spring has kept the trails in poor, muddy condition. The ...
Todd Overbeek Apr 26, 2025

Arfelin Lake Boating Access Site Closed
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Arfelin Lake is located with the Craig Lake State Park, 6.5 miles north of Lake Michigamme: Spring snowmelt and flooding have forced the temporary e...
Todd Overbeek Apr 25, 2025

Broadcasting pioneer and industry trailblazer Elizabeth Murphy Burns dies at 79
Morgan Murphy Media announces with profound sadness the passing of Elizabeth Murphy Burns, the company's longtime president and CEO who led the family-owned media company for 43 years. She was 79. Mur...
Thomas Fournier Apr 25, 2025

UP Michigan Works hosting apprenticeship open houses around the Upper Peninsula
Offering opportunities to young people to explore talents, passions, and careers in the community can help students develop lifelong knowledge and skills. The UP Michigan Works recently announced an e...
Thomas Fournier Apr 25, 2025

The Community Breastfeeding Collaborative wants to hear from parents, and care providers to address community challenges
Early on in an infant's life their connection with mom is very important. Next week the Community Breastfeeding Collaborative will start to address challenges related to breastfeeding by listening to ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 25, 2025

Bridgefest kicks off a summer of economic activity
Bridgefest kicks off the summer in the Copper Country. Kicking off one of the strongest economic periods during the year in the Copper Country. Throughout the summer many people find ways to shop at m...
Thomas Fournier Apr 24, 2025

MI TRALE closes a section of the Bill Nichols Trail due to a culvert washout
MI TRALE reports a temporary trail closure on the Bill Nichols Trail. A section of the off road trail was flooded by rushing water due to a culvert washout. MI TRALE says the trail has been closed at ...
Thomas Fournier Apr 24, 2025

Michigan State Police launch the Youth Violence Prevention Summit as a part of the School Safety Academy
Michigan State Police created an initiative designed to increase safety in school. Recently the Michigan State Police announced its School Safety Academy, designed to provide educators and school staf...
Thomas Fournier Apr 24, 2025






