CONGRESSIONAL REMATCH: Bergman, Barr To Battle Again
A rematch for the Upper Peninsula's seat in Congress is set for November after Tuesday night's primary election results. Republican incumbent Jack Bergman will face the woman he defeated two years ago, Democrat Callie Barr. In Tuesday's GOP primary, ...
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Alger County Voters Approve ALTran Millage; Renew Other Millages
Alger County voters have approved a tax increase to fund the Alger County Transit system, known as ALTran. The current millage is 0-point-75 mills. The new millage rate is one mill, which will bring in an extra 140-thousand extra dollars per year for...
15h ago
Governor's Race To Pit John James Against Jocelyn Benson
It will be Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson against Congressman John James in the race for Michigan governor in November. Benson easily won the Democrastic primary on Tuesday, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, 84-percent to 16-percent....
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Delta County Voters Approve DATA, Landfill Millage Requests
Voters in Delta County have approved a millage request to expand bus services in the community. The proposal was for 0-point-689 mills to offer bus services in every corner of the county for the next eight years. Tuesday's vote passed with roughly 65...
16h ago
Michigan National Guard Begins 'Northern Strike' Trainings
Northern Strike 26-2, one of the Department of War's largest reserve component readiness exercises, is taking place now across the National All-Domain Warfighting Center until August 14, 2026. Michigan National Guard members are being joined by over ...
Aug 03, 2026
United Airlines Delaying Launch Of Marquette-Chicago Route
United Airlines has announced a delay to the planned launch of its new service between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) following the extension of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) fligh...
Aug 03, 2026
Escanaba Man Named New Commander Of UPSET Drug Team
The Michigan State Police (MSP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Detective Sergeant Matthew LaBonte to Detective Lieutenant, where he will oversee the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET). The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcemen...
Aug 03, 2026
Prestin Disappointed With Supreme Court Decision On Line 5 Tunnel
State Representative Dave Prestin (R-Caedar River) released the following statement on Saturday in response to the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling on Line 5: "Yesterday, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a disappointing and misguided 6-1 decisio...
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