Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office

10/09/2026

09/14/2026

🚨 Law Enforcement Torch Run Kicks Off in Copper Harbor! 🔥
This morning, law enforcement teams gathered in Copper Harbor to kick off the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Michigan! Teams started the day with a refreshing plunge into Lake Superior before hitting the road with the Flame of Hope. 🌊🔥

🚧 Traffic Advisory: As the teams travel through Keweenaw County, motorists should be aware of temporary traffic impacts along M-26 and U.S. 41. Please slow down, use caution, and give the runners and support vehicles plenty of room.

Make sure to cheer the teams on as they pass through! 💙💛

09/08/2026

🔥 **The Law Enforcement Torch Run is coming to Copper Harbor!** 🔥

The Central Route of the **Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Michigan** kicks off right here in Keweenaw County on **Monday, September 14, at noon**.

We’ll be starting at the **Lighthouse Overlook Park at Fort Wilkins State Park** and running through Copper Harbor as we carry the Flame of Hope in support of Special Olympics athletes.

We’d love to have our community come out, cheer us on, and join us along the route! Come show your support and help us **Carry the Flame!** 🏃‍♂️🔥💙

**Monday, September 14 • 12:00 PM
Lighthouse Overlook Park • Fort Wilkins State Park**

08/28/2026

🚨 **UPDATE: SEARCH CANCELED** 🚨

The **U.S. Coast Guard and Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office have canceled the search** after locating the owner of the blue and white kayak.

The kayak had blown off the shoreline and ended up floating in Lake Superior. Thankfully, the owner has been located and everyone is accounted for.

A big **THANK YOU** to everyone who shared our post, reached out with information, and helped spread the word. Your help made a difference!

We appreciate our community! 🇺🇸

08/28/2026

🚨 UPDATE: SEARCH CANCELED 🚨
The U.S. Coast Guard and Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office have canceled the search after locating the owner of the blue and white kayak.

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE – BETE GRIS AREA 🚨

The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office has located a blue and white recreational kayak afloat in the Bete Gris area of Lake Superior.

We are currently working with the U.S. Coast Guard and conducting a search of the surrounding area.
If you have any information regarding the possible owner of this vessel, or know of anyone who may have been out on the water in this area, please contact the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office at (906)337-0528.

Please share this post to help us identify the owner and ensure everyone is accounted for.

Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office
U.S. Coast Guard

07/23/2026

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office!
Today, we celebrate the land of the free because of the brave! Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and meaningful Independence Day! 🎆

06/28/2026

🎉 Another Wonderful Keweenaw County Public Safety Day! 🚔🚒🚑

What an amazing day! On behalf of everyone involved, thank you to all who came out to support this year's Keweenaw County Public Safety Day.

It was wonderful to see so many families, friends, and community members spending time with our first responders, exploring emergency vehicles, learning about public safety, and enjoying a fun day together.

A special thank you goes out to all of our participating agencies, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who helped organize and make this event a success. Your time, dedication, and teamwork are what make this day possible each year.

Most importantly, thank you to the citizens of Keweenaw County for your continued support and trust. We are proud to serve such a caring and supportive community.

We hope everyone had as much fun as we did, and we can't wait to see you again next year!

Thank you for making another Keweenaw County Public Safety Day one to remember! 💙🚓🚒🚑

06/23/2026

🚔🎉 **Keweenaw County Public Safety Day is This Saturday!** 🎉🚔

Join us this Saturday, June 27, from **11:00 AM to 2:00 PM** at **Mohawk Park** for our annual **Public Safety Day**!

This free community event is a great opportunity to meet the men and women who serve our community and learn more about the agencies that help keep Keweenaw County safe.

There will be:
🌭 Free hot dogs, chips, pop, and ice cream
🏰 Bouncy house and games for kids
🎁 Door prizes and raffles
🚓 Emergency vehicles and equipment displays
👮 Opportunities to meet first responders from across the county

Bring the whole family and spend the afternoon with us. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

**Saturday, June 27**
**11:00 AM – 2:00 PM**
**Mohawk Park**

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!

02/21/2026

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