Category Archives: News

Hanna Named Michigan DNR Deputy Director
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Eichinger today announced that Shannon Hanna has been named natural resources deputy for the agency, an appointment that will take effect followin...
Jack Hall Apr 12, 2019

City of Escanaba Explains Steep Utility Rate Hikes
The City of Escanaba is intending to implement a 45% increase in water rates starting July 1, 2019. The City would like to provide information to answer the questions that will be asked. Historically,...
Jack Hall Apr 12, 2019

STORM RECAP: Snowfall Totals Vary Across U.P.
How much snow fell across the Upper Peninsula in Thursday's storm? The National Weather Service says the most fell in Menominee County, where the snow started earlier and it took longer for it to swit...
Jack Hall Apr 12, 2019

Two Arrested On Graffiti Complaints In Marquette
On April 11, 2019 Marquette Police arrested 21 year old Marquette resident Tekhla Edwards and 25 year old Marquette resident Josue Paredes, on numerous warrants out of the Marquette County Prosecutor'...
Jack Hall Apr 12, 2019

Children's Fun Fest Saturday At Delta Plaza Mall
The Delta-Schoolcraft Great Start Collaborative is hosting Children's Fun Fest 2019 at the Delta Plaza Mall in Escanaba this Saturday, April 13th from 10am-1pm. Fun Fest is a free community event for ...
Jack Hall Apr 12, 2019

Secretary of State Plans Branch Office Improvements
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today released a report on her observations and recommendations upon completing a tour of all 131 secretary of state branch offices in Michigan. At a news conference ...
Jack Hall Apr 11, 2019

Big Bay Man Arrested On Heroin, Meth Charges
On Wednesday, April 10, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested a 29-year-old man from Big Bay for charges relating to the distribution of crystal meth and hero...
Jack Hall Apr 11, 2019

Spring Snowstorm Arrives In Upper Peninsula
Heavy snow is falling across much of the Upper Peninsula this afternoon. The National Weather Service says that we could see upwards of eight inches of snow in the western U-P, where a Winter Storm Wa...
Jack Hall Apr 11, 2019

UPSET Arrests Ishpeming Man On Meth Charges
On Thursday, April 11, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested a 64-year-old Ishpeming man for possession of crystal meth. Detectives from UPSET, along with off...
Jack Hall Apr 11, 2019

UPDATE: No Suspect In Gwinn Shooting Incident
Police in Forsyth Township released this statement on Thursday as the investigation continues into Tuesday's incident where a woman suffered a gunshot wound inside a Gwinn home. "Due to inconsistencie...
Jack Hall Apr 11, 2019

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Six Grants Coming To U.P. For America 250th Anniversary Programs
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Escanaba Public Works Continues Massive Snow Removal Efforts
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State Expands Benefits For Michigan National Guard Members
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Menominee Road Commission Gives Update; Addresses Emergencies
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Delta County Search & Rescue Warns Of Dangerous Ice On Bay
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CLOGGED ROADS: Delta County Schools Staying Closed Thursday
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