Fatal crash reported in Ontonagon County

August 27, 2022

ONTONAGON COUNTY — One man was killed in a one-vehicle crash reported Friday morning in Ontonagon County. About 3:45 a.m. Friday, troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post were dispatched to the scene of the crash on M-38 near FF1980. Once on scene, troopers found a dead man in the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. Factors leading up to the crash are unknown. The MSP is not releasing the man’s name until his next of kin can be notified. Troopers from the Calumet Post were assisted by MSP Wakefield.

Some trails reopen as Isle Royale wildfire continues

August 17, 2022

ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK — As firefighters make progress containing the Mt. Franklin wildfire at Isle Royale National Park, some trails are being reopened. Favorable weather over the past two days and efforts from the National Park Service and wildland firefighters slowed the spread of the fire, allowing firefighters to lay hose around the perimeter, the park said Tuesday.  The estimated size was also revised downwards from 11 acres to 6 acres after personnel mapped the fire’s boundaries. Initial estimates coming from first responders are often adjusted, the park said.  The ...

Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team arrests alleged meth distributor

July 19, 2022

ONTONAGON — A Mohawk man was arrested Thursday after a one-year UPSET (Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team investigation. Gregory Knuuttila, 43, of Mohawk was later arraigned on a charge of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a 20-year felony.  UPSET detectives had developed information that Knuuttila had been bringing in large quantities of methamphetamine for distribution to Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw counties for the past year, UPSET said in a news release. Detectives were able to determine that Knuuttila was traveling back from Wisconsin on Thursday ...

17 annual Kid’s Fishing Derby in Calumet

July 12, 2022

The Calumet Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club will be hosting our 17th annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on Saturday, July 16th, 2022 at Swedetown Pond in Calumet. This is a free event, with prizes and a hot dog lunch provided for participants and attendees. Fishing poles and bait will be available for those who do not have their own.Our volunteers can assist with baiting hooks and removing catches. Grand prizes for largest fish in multiple categories for both girls and boys. Fishing begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at noon. Lunch and announcement of the winners will be at noon. Event ...

EPA Awards $75,000 Environmental Justice Grant to KBIC

April 23, 2022

CHICAGO, Ill. — Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has awarded $75,000 to the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community under the Environmental Justice Small Grants program. The funding will provide support to identify legacy and current environmental pollutants in the community, conduct an environmental risk assessment and develop materials to distribute project findings.  “EPA’s Environmental Justice Small Grants program helps tribal nations to better understand possible health risks from environmental contamination,” said EPA Regional Administrator Debra ...

MSU College of Human Medicine UP Campus students train throughout the area

April 20, 2022

MARQUETTE — Medical students from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula Campus/Region receive firsthand experience practicing rural family medicine alongside area physicians during their four-week Rural Family Medicine rotation. This selective gives medical students an opportunity to live in the community they are learning in and experience what it is like to live in a small town. The MSU College of Human Medicine UP Campus is one of eight community campuses across the state providing clinical training for medical students. The UP campus offers a ...