Category Archives: News

Markkanen Sworn In For Third Term In Michigan House
State Rep. Greg Markkanen, of Hancock, announced his office is open and ready to assist residents of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the r...
Jack Hall Jan 21, 2023

Stabenow Nominates Iron Mountain Student For Naval Academy
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow announced today that she has nominated Mackenzie Primeau from Iron Mountain for admission at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. "Michigan is fortunate to ha...
Jack Hall Jan 21, 2023

Michigan Lottery Wrapping Up Technology, System Upgrades
A year-long equipment and system upgrade for the Michigan Lottery is nearing completion. The Lottery and its gaming system partner, International Game Technology (IGT), have worked for more than a yea...
Jack Hall Jan 20, 2023

New County-By-County Substance Use Vulnerability Index
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched a new tool, the Michigan Substance Use Vulnerability Index (MI-SUVI), to help stakeholders target efforts to address substance...
Jack Hall Jan 20, 2023

Michigan Unemployment Rate Holds Steady In December
Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained constant over the month at 4.3 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Em...
Jack Hall Jan 19, 2023

Michigan House Democrats Introduce Bills To Legalize Abortion
Michigan House Democrats introduced two new bills that would make additional necessary changes to the state's unenforceable 1931 abortion ban. House Bill 4031, sponsored by state Rep. Felicia Brabec (...
Jack Hall Jan 19, 2023

State Rep. Prestin To Serve On Energy, Natural Resources, Other Committees
State Rep. Dave Prestin has been appointed to serve on three key House committees for the 2023-24 legislative term. He will serve on the Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee, Natural Resou...
Jack Hall Jan 19, 2023

Winter Storm Update: Travel Discouraged; Preliminary Snowfall Totals
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. Friday in Delta, Dickinson, Menominee, Alger, and Schoolcraft Counties. The National Weather Service says one to three more inches of snow is poss...
Jack Hall Jan 19, 2023

Heavy Snow Causes Closures; Distrupts Travel In U.P.
A burst of heavy snow that started around 6:00 this morning has caused a number of cancellations as road conditions have deteriorated throughout the Upper Peninsula. In Escanaba, the Delta County Airp...
Jack Hall Jan 19, 2023

Missing Marquette County Girl Found Safe And Sound
UPDATE: On 1/18/23 at 4:15 PM, Davida was located and she was returned home safely. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by Marquette County Search and Rescue, the Marquette City Police, Michigan State P...
Jack Hall Jan 18, 2023

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