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Republican Lawmakers Demand Action On Corrections Officers Pensions
State Rep. Dave Prestin, along with state Reps. Gina Johnsen, Greg Markkanen, Jerry Neyer, John Roth, Kathy Schmaltz, and Curt VanderWall released the following statement on Monday urging House leader...
Jack Hall Nov 05, 2024

Detroit-Area Man Reported Missing In Mackinac County Found Dead
The Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post has announced the discovery of a deceased individual who had been previously reported missing. On 10/31/2024 at approximately 6:45 p.m., MSP St. Ignace ...
Jack Hall Nov 03, 2024

U.P. State Trooper Rescues Man Trapped Under 700 Pounds Of Drywall
A rescue took place Thursday in the eastern U.P. when a man found himself pinned beneath large sheets of drywall, which weighed approximately 700 pounds. Thanks to the quick actions of Trooper Paul Fe...
Jack Hall Nov 03, 2024

Northern Michigan University Celebrating Indigenous Art, Culture On Friday
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH NMU'S JUSTIN SCHAAP Indigenous artists from across the region will gather at Northern Michigan University to share their perspectives on film, paintings, music...
Jack Hall Nov 01, 2024

Bay College Family Weekend Featuring Norse Basketball, Laser Tag Events
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH DAVE LAUER, BAY COLLEGE Bay College and the Norse Athletic Department has released the events for Family Weekend scheduled for November 1st and 2nd. The event ...
Jack Hall Nov 01, 2024

Hiawatha National Forest Looking For Resource Advisory Committee Members
The Hiawatha National Forest is recruiting individuals to be members of its Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) that was established as required by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determinat...
Jack Hall Nov 01, 2024

Western U.P. Man Sentenced For Stealing Money From 86-Year-Old Woman
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Wednesday that Richard Filbey, 62, of Ontonagon, was sentenced to 2 years' incarceration for embezzling funds from an elderly woman while acting as h...
Jack Hall Oct 31, 2024

Upper Peninsula Senator Supports New Pension Plan For Corrections Officers
State Sen. Ed McBroom on Wednesday supported legislation to allow Michigan corrections officers the new option to join a pension plan similar to other statewide officers, like state police troopers. "...
Jack Hall Oct 31, 2024

Charges Filed Against Chinese Student For Illegally Voting In Michigan Election
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit made the following statement on charges filed against a non-U.S. citizen for allegedly illegally registering to vote and cas...
Jack Hall Oct 31, 2024

SIX NEW HOMES: Effort Launched To Expand Housing Options Across Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula needs homes. In fact, according to polling commissioned by InvestUP, a lack of available housing is the "top challenge" facing the Upper Peninsula. The lack of available housing no...
Jack Hall Oct 31, 2024

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