Great-granddaughters of “Big Annie” visit Copper Country
Members of local labor activist “Big Annie” Clemenc’s family visited historic Calumet early this fall.
A Shared Journey Out of Silence in 'From There to Hear’
'From There to Hear' is a poignant tale of two friends' transformative journey from silence to sound through bilateral cochlear implants.
Fresh, locally-grown food finds its way to Western U.P. schools through innovative farm to school project
Bringing the farm to the classroom, the Western U.P. Farm to School project is a community-driven initiative aimed at nourishing children in the region with fresh, locally-grown food.
Authorities warn of fake customer service numbers fooling virtual assistant apps
Michigan Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau alert consumers about a new wave of scams involving fake customer service numbers and voice search manipulation, urging caution when dialing numbers found through virtual assistant apps.
Original artwork unveiled, funds to aid historic Ford Sawmill restoration in Alberta
Unveiling an original painting that's not just capturing history, but aiding in the preservation of Alberta's historic Ford Sawmill.
State provides funding to fix roads in local cities, villages
Houghton, Hancock, and the Village of Ontonagon each received at least $100,000 toward a planned road project.
Keweenaw Area Community Foundation's Annual Fundraising Dinner, Keweenaw Gold, a Resounding Success
The Keweenaw Area Community Foundation would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the organization’s annual fundraising dinner, Keweenaw Gold!
U.P. Weekly Fishing Report
This report is intended to give you an idea of what is going on around the state. Updates come from Fisheries staff and conservation officers.
Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5K registration open
The program began with the DNR partnering with Bob Ross, Inc. to plant “happy little trees” at locations hard-hit by invasive pests and tree diseases. This partnership expanded to include the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K.
Eight GPS Phones help Keweenaw first responders find people in distress
The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office serves more than 3.8 million acres of wilderness in Keweenaw County.
Calumet’s modern renaissance fueled by growing tourism
Owner, operator and artist William Thompson says the evidence is undeniable that tourism helps fill streets and keeps businesses operating in the village.
Copper Shores releases emergency food assistance and food pantries RFP
Copper Shores recognizes that many of our community pantries and emergency food assistance programs have been challenged by increased utilization.
Keweenaw Area Community Foundation provides free community meeting spaces
The KCF sees the importance of having places for community collaborations and engagement and wants to make these types of spaces available for our community.
U.P. weekly fishing report
This report is intended to give you an idea of what is going on around the state. Updates come from Fisheries staff and conservation officers.
Call for Vendors for the 2023 Home for the Holidays Gift Market
The annual event is a juried show, guaranteeing shoppers an excellent and varied assortment of quality artisan and unique items.
1,745 participants attend Keweenaw Plaidurday Celebration
Rain taunted the morning but allowed for a brief window of dryness just long enough to shuffle onto the field.
Orchard Trail: Pedal Copper Harbor’s newest easy trail and skills park
The Copper Harbor Trails Club (CHTC) and Visit Keweenaw are pleased to announce the completion of an important addition to the Copper Harbor Trails: the Orchard Trail!
EGLE extension granted to DNR to develop safe drinking water source in Ontonagon County’s Greenland Township
“This will allow the Department of Natural Resources to work with the availability of the well driller and to account for the upcoming snow and frost seasons that will soon set in,” said Eric J. Oswald, director of EGLE’s Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division.
Keweenaw fall colors to peak this week and next
It’s time to adventure north to the Keweenaw and catch prime fall colors.
Attorney General warns residents of USPS delivery information scam
Michigan Attorney General is warning residents about fraudulent smishing text messages with an alleged delivery notification and tracking link, purporting to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS).