Category Archives: News
Governor Whitmer Signs Three Bills Into Law
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4055 and 4119. House Bill 4055 is sponsored by Representatives Bradley Slagh, Graham Filler, Gary Howell, Julie Brixie, John Cherry, Rachel Hood, She...
Jun 18, 2019
Storyteller To Do U.P. Haunted Lighthouse Events
Michigan storyteller, historian and author Dianna Stampfler will be traveling around the eastern Upper Peninsula to share stories from many of the state's historic lighthouses. Michigan is home to mor...
Jun 18, 2019
M-DOT To Use Movie Cameras To Do Bridge Inspections
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) routinely inspects concrete bridge decks around the state as required by national standards. Typically, this requires a visual inspection from the shou...
Jun 18, 2019
Governor's Proclamation Commemorates End Of Slavery
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring June 19th as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when slavery was abolished in the United States. ...
Jun 18, 2019
Bay College West Celebrates Leadership Graduates
Bay College - West Campus will continue with their Leadership Academy after their first cohort successfully completed their nine-month program this May. The Bay West Leadership Academy (BWLA) is geare...
Jun 18, 2019
Markkanen Holding Tele-Town Hall Tuesday Night
State Rep. Greg Markkanen will host a tele-town hall meeting Tuesday, June 18, for residents to ask questions about the upcoming change in Michigan's car insurance system. Markkanen will be joined by ...
Jun 18, 2019
NMU Student-Athletes Get GLIAC Academic Recognition
A total of 39 Northern Michigan University student-athletes were named to the 2019 Spring Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic and all-Academic Excellence teams. Track & Fi...
Jun 17, 2019
LaFave Not Happy With Energy Task Force Appointments
LISTEN TO JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH REP. LAFAVE Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed 19 people to the Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force last Friday, including 12 people from the U-P. But that's not se...
Jun 17, 2019
St. Michael Church Logo Design Winner Announced
St. Michael Catholic church in Marquette recently held a new logo design contest. The winner is local artist, Joe Lawry. He is pictured above receiving his $100 VISA card with St. Michael's Senior Pas...
Jun 17, 2019
State Energy Office Has Discounts For Escanaba Training
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced spots are still available for the Building Operator Certification (BOC) training beginning in late July in Escana...
Jun 17, 2019
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Bay College Hosting 'Switchback Christmas' Wednesday Night
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Kingsford Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Abusing Child
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Baraga County Man Convicted In 2024 Stabbing Incident
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UPDATE: Public Safety Releases Details On House Of Ludington Fire
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Michigan Ag Department, State DNR, Discuss Bird Flu Challenges
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