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Northern Michigan has experienced a devastating ice storm that led to severe ice accumulation across the region. In its wake, the storm caused widespread power outages, blocked roads and loss of cellu...

UP Health System has announced that Mitch Leckelt plans to retire June 1 following more than 11 years as chief executive officer (CEO) of UP Health System - Bell ("Bell"). Following Leckelt's departur...

The USDA Forest Service Upper Peninsula Fire and Aviation Management Unit is preparing for prescribed fire operations on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests. This includes 7,042 acres on the East...

---photos courtesy of Michigan DNR--- Clearing tree debris to reopen roads and gain access to communication towers has been mission number one for the Michigan Department Natural Resources Incident Ma...

Bay College recently welcomed a distinguished group of state and federal representatives, legislative aides, and institutional leaders to its campus for a Legislative Luncheon aimed at fostering dialo...

As Michigan enters peak pothole season, drivers across the state are once again facing costly vehicle damage caused by deteriorating roads. To raise awareness and push for action from state leaders, F...

Local health partners, including Aurora Health Care, Bellin Emplify Health, Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties, Marinette County Public Health, M&M Area Community Foundation, North Lakes...

More than 800 Michigan National Guard (MING) Soldiers and Airmen have been activated by Governor Whitmer to support Michigan communities impacted by the Northern Michigan Ice Storm. Most of the units ...

All state-managed trails in a dozen northern Michigan counties, including parts of the eastern Upper Peninsula, will remain closed following the severe ice storms earlier this week that downed trees a...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is announcing the Michigan.gov/IceStorm webpage, an online resource for Michigan residents impacted by severe winter weather in northern Michigan. "We know this week has been...