Category Archives: News

Coming up with the funds to pay medical bills can often become a challenge for patients battling cancer. Add on top of that stress, finding a doctor within driving distance, and life's other expenses ...

Throughout Michigan Technological University's history engineering has been a major part of the college's identity. I look at our accreditation data, and we've been accredited for nearly 100 years her...

Fire departments respond to more than house fires in the Keweenaw peninsula. During traffic accidents, firefighters have used the jaws of life to rescue victims. And even respond to wildfires after li...

A former Michigan Technological University student was sentenced last week in Houghton county 97th district court. Avery Lawrence was accused in September of stealing and discarding close to 900 Ameri...

Lake Linden Hubbell Schools search for an interim superintendent to finish the year will continue. At a special meeting in October, the district's board of education appointed the Copper Country Inter...

A Northwestern Michigan College student research group seeks survey responses from Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan Women. The students and faculty of Northwestern Michigan College plans to study...

The Western Upper Peninsula is home to many veterans. According to a report by rural insights in 2020, Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties are home to more than 4,300 veterans. Across th...

From Toivola to High Rock Bay, the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club keeps the Copper Country's trails in tip top shape. The region's snowmobiling season keeps travelers coming to the region and enhances the r...

Out in Ontonagon County, a patch of land, with a fishing pond, a cabin and a camp helps people build confidence. Camp Josh provides space for disabled residents, and veterans a place to meet in the ou...

Organizers of the annual Bridgefest celebration in Houghton and Hancock have announced a date change. Traditionally held on Father's Day weekend, the festival is being moved up a week, and will be hel...