Category Archives: News

Upper Peninsula Businesswoman Given Statewide 'Ambassador' Award
The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored Gina Thorsen, CEO of Stormy Kromer outdoor-wear brand, as its 2024 Advocate of the Year. "Gina has been and continues to be a strong advocate in ...
Jack Hall Jun 18, 2024

Staircase Improvements Being Made At Three Beaches On Grand Island
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH CHELSEA KALLERY, HIAWATHA The Hiawatha National Forest is pleased to share that the Grand Island Staircase Replacement Project is underway as part of the...
Jack Hall Jun 18, 2024

NMU Board Approves Tuition Rate Increases; Adds Two New Degree Programs
Northern Michigan University's Board of Trustees has approved 2024-25 tuition and fee rates that support strategic goals of removing barriers to student access, investing in faculty/staff and infrastr...
Jack Hall Jun 17, 2024

State Corrections Department Making Housing Changes At Two U.P. Prisons
The Michigan Department of Corrections informed staff of operational changes to several prison housing units that will directly impact three facilities, including two in the Upper Peninsula. These cha...
Jack Hall Jun 17, 2024

Nessel Lawsuit To Shut Down Line Five Pipeline Going Back To State Court
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion and judgment directing a federal district court to remand the case Nessel v. Enbridge back to a state court, announced Michigan Attorney General Da...
Jack Hall Jun 17, 2024

Grand Island Boat Stickers Available At Munising Ranger District Office
In anticipation of the summer recreation season, 2024 Grand Island boat stickers are now available for purchase at the Munising Ranger District Office. The optional annual boat sticker serves as a "se...
Jack Hall Jun 16, 2024

Bay College Moving Into New Welding Lab Near Iron Mountain Campus
Bay College is excited to announce the relocation of the Iron Mountain Campus's welding lab to a new, expanded space. This move provides Bay College with more opportunities to deliver courses and trai...
Jack Hall Jun 16, 2024

Prestin Bill To Extend Temporary Licenses For EMT's Passes Senate Committee
State Rep. Dave Prestin's plan to support emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics has been unanimously passed in the Senate Veterans and Emergency Services Committee. The legislation would...
Jack Hall Jun 16, 2024

Upper Peninsula Power Company Commits To Green Energy Standard By 2040
Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is announcing ambitious plans and an unwavering commitment to deliver reliable and sustainable energy solutions that meets the needs of its customers. Michigan st...
Jack Hall Jun 16, 2024

Sault Nurses, Unhappy With Hospital Propsals, Give Notice Of Second Strike
Nurses at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a second unfair labor practice strike - this time of indefinite duration - with the backing of a new Michigan Nurses As...
Jack Hall Jun 15, 2024

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