Hancock — Community conversations in 2022 revealed a critical childcare shortage in the area, prompting local leaders to take action. In 2023, the Copper County Great Start Collaborative, in partnership with the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF), the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance ...

Heading into the respiratory illness season, states and clinicians are working to encourage pregnant patients to get COVID-19 vaccinations, even though the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services no longer recommends that they should. Along with being older and having an underlying health ...

HANCOCK — The idea to host a Science on Tap series in Houghton began as a conversation around a bonfire between a few friends - botanists and researchers - who were reflecting on the isolating nature of scientific research. Research topics are too often highly specialized, and sharing one's ...

HANCOCK — Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and the Houghton/Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition will host the ninth annual Suicide Prevention Walk from 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept 13 at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton. The event is free to attend and open to all community ...

ESCANABA — Michigan Lt. Gov. Gilchrist honored Raymond E. Carlson for being named 2025 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year. Carlson, of Negaunee was honored during a ceremony at the U.P. State Fair Thursday morning attended by Gilchrist and other state and local dignitaries. The Upper ...

CALUMET — As back-to-school season approaches, many families in the Copper Country are feeling the pressure of rising school supply costs—what once was a quick $20 trip to the store has become a shopping list that can top $100 per child. From inflation to expanded supply lists and tech ...