Whitmer Signs Bill Giving Mackinac Island Right To Set Ferry Rates
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bipartisan bill that grants the voters of the City of Mackinac Island the opportunity to amend their charter and allow the city to regulate all aspects of ferry service to and from the island. Since 2024, both m...
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Hancock Man Drowns In Portage Canal; No Foul Play Suspected
The Michigan State Police Calumet Post is investigating a fatal drowning that occurred in Hancock Township. On June 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., troopers were dispatched to a report of a deceased individual in the waters of Lake Superior near...
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Shooting, High-Speed Chase, Gas Station Fire In Marquette Co.
FROM MARQUETTE POLICE: On 06/02/2026 at approximately 9:14pm the Marquette Police Department responded to 616 W. Baraga Ave. Apt. 1 for a 911 call reporting a disturbance between multiple subjects. Upon arrival officers located a male with apparent g...
Jun 03, 2026
WILDIFRE DANGER: Dry Conditions Raise Concerns Across U.P.
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH KEITH MURPHY, DNR Bone dry conditions means lots of work for Upper Peninsula firefighters, with the fire danger across the region remains very high. Keith Murphy is the Michigan DNR's Upper Peninsula fire supe...
Jun 03, 2026
Bohnak Praises Corrections Officer Pay Raises; Talks Budget Issues
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH STATE REP. BOHNAK State representative Karl Bohnak praised the Michigan Department of Corrections' recent announcement that it would boost starting hourly pay for new corrections officer recruits in Michigan's...
Jun 03, 2026
Iron Ore Heritage Trail Doing Upgrades For ORV Riders
The Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority is the Michigan DNR ORV sponsor for C Route from Negaunee to Republic. Grading and gravel work is in Ely and Humboldt Townships. Work is expected to be completed within two weeks. People using the section of...
Jun 03, 2026
Michigan To Send Letters To Some Residents About Voting
Starting Monday, eligible Michigan residents who complete a qualifying transaction at a Secretary of State branch office and are automatically registered or preregistered to vote will receive a letter in the mail from the Michigan Department of State...
Jun 01, 2026
Longtime U.P. State Police Trooper, Inspector, Retiring
The Michigan State Police is announcing the retirement of Inspector Randal Danison after more than 31 years of exemplary service to the people of Michigan. After graduating from Manistee High School, Inspector Danison earned a bachelor's degree from ...
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