Category Archives: News

Peregrine Falcons Thriving On Soo, Copper Country Bridges
(Photos courtesy of Michigan Department of Transportation) It's been a productive summer for Upper Peninsula bridges and their resident raptors, with peregrine falcons at the Sault Ste. Marie Internat...
Jack Hall Jul 02, 2019

Attorney General Battling Payroll Fraud In Michigan
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said today she is gearing up for potential criminal and civil charges as part of her office's efforts to safeguard Michigan workers and combat the growing problem...
Jack Hall Jul 02, 2019

Fireworks Sales Are 'Popping' Across Upper Peninsula
Folks across the Upper Peninsula are getting ready for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and lots of fireworks are being sold ahead of the holiday. Nate Wong is with Spread Eagle Fireworks, which ha...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2019

Nessel Opposes Trump's Poverty Level Changes
Changes to the federal poverty level proposed by the Trump administration will have a direct and negative effect on Michigan residents who struggle to make ends meet, Michigan Attorney General Dana Ne...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2019

Water Main Break Closes Marquette County Road 492
Marquette County Road 492 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the intersection with US-41/M-28 for watermain work tonight, July 1, and possibly Tuesday night, July 2. The work, to replace...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2019

Marquette Catholic Diocese Awards 'Legacy of Faith' Grants
Most Reverend John F. Doerfler, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Marquette, recently approved the recommendation of more than $281,333 in grants to Upper Peninsula initiatives that benefit social ser...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2019

MPSC Energy Assessment Shows 'Adequate' Supplies
The Michigan Public Service Commission today submitted to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer an initial Statewide Energy Assessment, which found that Michigan's energy supply and delivery systems are adequate to m...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2019

State Receives Federal Grant To Help Parolees Avoid Dtrugs
The Michigan Talent Investment Agency (TIA) announced today a $100,000 Fidelity Bonding Demonstration grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant allows the state to expand its use of fidelity ...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2019

Governor Declares Aquatic Species Week In Michigan
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a proclamation declaring June 30-July 7, 2019 as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week. "Michigan's economy, our jobs and public health all depends on preserv...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2019

Michigan Congressional Delegation Tours Illinois Dam
Eleven Members of Michigan's Congressional delegation today toured the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, IL to highlight a critical project that will protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp. The Br...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2019

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