Category Archives: News

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is pleased to announce the award of $14,926,451 in grant funds to 187 fire and safety agencies across the state. These funds will be use...

Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman joined four other lawmakers in introducing legislation designed to help older Veterans avoid injuries from costly, dangerous falls. The SAFE STEPS for Veterans...

Some food vendors at this year's U.P. State Fair will offer sample-sizes of their food, treats, and products at a discounted price on "Tuesday Chewsday"-Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. "For...

The Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund is excited to announce its first round of investments to three promising Michigan-based companies: Grounded RVs, Mullybox, and Revolin Sports. These companies were...

State Rep. Dave Prestin and state Sen. Ed McBroom on Friday were proud to announce funding for the Gladstone Senior Center and Stephenson Area Public Schools within the state budget for next year. The...

State Rep. Dave Prestin announced new funding for the Rudyard Area Schools, included in the school aid budget for next year. The district will receive $6 million to make necessary repairs and updates ...

An international coalition of activists working to shut down North America's most dangerous oil pipeline participated in the first-ever cross border "North American Oil Spill Day" with coordinated eve...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed into law a balanced, bipartisan fiscal year 2025 budget to protect public safety, build affordable housing, and help more workers "make it" in Michigan. "Today's...

CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MIKE SMITH, UPCC DIRECTOR The Upper Peninsula Construction Council is in the midst of its six-week camp to train high school students on the trades. This...

Story, photos courtesy of Vicki LaFave Voyager and Ocean Navigator cruise ships that visited Escanaba in Summer 2023, previously owned by American Queen Voyages, were recently purchased by cruise indu...