Copper Country Today

The Portage Health Foundation is taking over Dial Help. Host Todd VanDyke talked with PHF Executive Director Kevin Store, and Dial Help Executive Director Rebecca Crane about what the move means for both organizations. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The prog...

April is Child Abuse and Prevention Month. Host Todd VanDyke talks with Iola Brubaker from the Keweenaw Family Resource Center about progress on this stubborn issue, and what to do if you think a child is at risk. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program i...

Farmer's markets are popping up all over the Copper Country. Grower Jake Ten Harmsel of the From the Ground Farmers Market Collective talks with host Todd VanDyke about local farming and connecting with consumers. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The progr...

With the closing of Finlandia University, the national Finlandia Foundation is moving to provide support to maintain Hancock's Finnish American Heritage Center and its related programs. Foundation President Anne-Mari Paster talked with host Todd VanDyke about the foundation, its activities, and its plans for the Heritage Center. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peni...

The MTEC SmartZone is one of the Keweenaw's primary business development drivers. CEO David Rowe talked with host Todd VanDyke about the organization's mission, successes, and plans. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Port...

The advent of spring also portends the start of orange cone season. On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Dan Weingarten from the Michigan Department of Transportation about this summer's construction projects. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:0...

The return of spring also brings the return of potential severe weather. On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with matt Zika from the National Weather Service office in Marquette about what to watch for, how to stay safe, and the really abnormal winter we're closing out. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 o...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Finlandia University President Timothy Pinnow talks with host Todd VanDyke about the difficult decision to close the college, and what the future holds for its institutions, infrastructure and students. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WH...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Houghton City Manager Eric Waara talks with host Todd VanDyke about the city's battle with Walmart over the giant retailer's property tax rate, and the latest on the upcoming demolition of the downtown parking deck. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, a...

Five counties in the western Upper Peninsula are considering adopting a new sanitary health code. Tanya Rule from the Western U.P. Health Department talks with host Todd VanDyke about what it includes - and what it doesn't. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The pro...

A group in the Copper Country is helping to facilitate people who like to make things. Host Todd VanDyke talks with members of the Superior Fab Lab. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation .

Houghton city planning commission chair Tom Merz and host Todd VanDyke discussed the city’s recent quality of life survey, the new five-year plan process that's beginning, and the role of the planning commission in guiding the progress of the city. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00...

Several Copper Country school districts are bringing police officers into their facilities. Host Todd VanDyke talked with Lake Linden-Hubbell superintendent Brad Codere and their new school resource officer, former Lake Linden police chief Tom Rosemurgy, about the program, and the benefits they hope it will provide. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings...

Tens of thousands of acres of undeveloped land in Keweenaw County are being transitioned into public control. Rich Bowman from The Nature Conservancy updated host Todd VanDyke about the progress of the Keweenaw Heartlands project. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM....

With just a little effort, your lawn and garden can be made much more environmentally friendly by using native plants. Marcia Goodrich of Keweenaw Wild Ones discussed the options with host Todd VanDyke. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by...

Baraga County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph O'Leary recently announced that he would stop negotiating plea deals for those accused of manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine. He spoke with host Todd VanDyke about why he made the decision, and the effect he hopes it will have. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on W...

The group Building A Resilient Copper Country, which is made up of a number of community service organizations, is conducting a survey of residents' attitudes toward mental illness and addiction. Host Todd VanDyke talked with Michelle Morgan from Keweenaw Support for healthy Minds, Alysa Cherubini-Sutinen from U.P. Kids, and Gail Plowe from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Copper Cou...

Could the five national parks on Lake Superior become carbon neutral? Tom Irvine of the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation would like to see that happen, and talked about the possibilities with host Todd VanDyke. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The progra...

The CopperDog 150 Sled Dog Race is just a month away. Doug Harrer and host Todd VanDyke previewed changes at this year's event, and talked about the need for volunteers. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation .

Turmoil has engulfed the Houghton City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Joan Suits joined host Todd VanDyke with thoughts about the controversy and challenges facing the group. We invited Mayor Brian Irizarry to be a guest, and were sorry when he refused. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on...

Recycling efforts continue to grow in the Copper Country. Susan Burack and Carol Ekstrom from the Copper Country Recycling Initiative talked with host Todd VanDyke about the latest developments. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Port...

HAM radio training begins soon in the Copper Country. Don LaFreniere from the Keweenaw County Repeater Association and the Copper Country Radio Amateurs Association and his son, Simon, spoke with host Todd VanDyke about their hobby, how to get started, and the important role HAM operater play in the community. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its biennial report about wolves in the Upper Peninsula. DNR wildlife biologist Brian Roell talked with host Todd VanDyke about the facts, and the myths associated with wolves. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3...

There have been some big changes in Veterans benefits. Joe Battisfore from the Houghton County Veterans Affairs Office spoke to host Todd VanDyke about them, and other services offered locally. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage...

The Calumet Players are planning a spring production of The Miracle Worker. Host Todd VanDyke spoke with George Wagner about the group, and how people can become involved. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation .