https://www.wcmu.org/tags/chippewa-county Chippewa County en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:04:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/eastern-up-ferry-partially-shuts-down-due-to-icy-conditions The ferry, which transports people to and from Sault Ste. Marie and Sugar Island along the St. Mary's River, is only doing limited runs. Federal data shows ice cover is consuming half of the Great Lakes. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:04:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/eastern-up-ferry-partially-shuts-down-due-to-icy-conditions Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-14/eastern-up-to-become-testing-ground-for-long-distance-drones Various airspace management companies and Michigan Technological Research Institute are jump starting the program. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:06:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-14/eastern-up-to-become-testing-ground-for-long-distance-drones Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/eastern-up-transit-officials-seek-feedback-on-public-transportation A study is looking at potential consolidation and closer cooperation between transit systems in Luce, Mackinac and Chippewa counties. Public feedback is accepted through next Monday. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:39:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/eastern-up-transit-officials-seek-feedback-on-public-transportation Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-02/eastern-up-highway-project-one-step-closer-to-reality Whitefish Township has secured a state grant to renovate a portion of M-123 in downtown Paradise that will add new sidewalks, streetlights and drainage systems. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:04:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-02/eastern-up-highway-project-one-step-closer-to-reality Scott Rechlin https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-10-14/chippewa-county-man-receives-lifelong-hunting-ban A Chippewa County man accused of poaching numerous animals was sentenced on Tuesday to a lifetime hunting ban.56-year-old Kurt Duncan pleaded guilty to… Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:51:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-10-14/chippewa-county-man-receives-lifelong-hunting-ban https://www.wcmu.org/education/2020-05-29/remote-learning-challenges-and-solutions Some K-12 educators are saying they’re concerned about what school might look like if remote learning has to continue in the fall.Educators said for many… Fri, 29 May 2020 16:50:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2020-05-29/remote-learning-challenges-and-solutions nwestendorp https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-07-24/sault-ste-marie-tribe-awarded-grant-to-build-facility-for-new-businesses The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has been awarded $2 million dollars in grant funding from the Department of Commerce to build a… Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:28:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-07-24/sault-ste-marie-tribe-awarded-grant-to-build-facility-for-new-businesses Tess DeGayner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-06-13/beekeeper-left-in-sticky-situation-after-hives-were-stolen A beekeeper in Chippewa County is offering a reward for information about his stolen beehives. The keeper said if the hives aren’t found his business will… Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:25:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-06-13/beekeeper-left-in-sticky-situation-after-hives-were-stolen