Category Archives: News

U.P. Congressman Votes In Favor Of Telehealth Expansion
On Wednesday, Rep. Jack Bergman voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to expand access to telemedicine. H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, will extend telehealth flexibilities...
Jack Hall Jul 27, 2022

U.P. All-Star Football Game Donates To Local Schools
The U.P. Football All-Star Game continued its giving ways by announcing that three U.P. high school football teams will receive donations from the game this year. The Ironwood, Norway and Mid Pen foot...
Jack Hall Jul 27, 2022

Bay College Hosting 'Rapid Enrollment Day' Next Tuesday
Bay College is hosting a Rapid Enrollment Day on Tuesday, August 2 from 8am-5pm for everyone on both the Iron Mountain and Escanaba campuses. There will also be a special Michigan Reconnect-focused Ra...
Jack Hall Jul 27, 2022

Primary Election One Week Away; Absentee Ballots Available
One week remains until Michigan's statewide primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug 2. "Michigan elections are among the most secure in the country ...
Jack Hall Jul 27, 2022

Marquette Marathon Set For September; 23rd Annual Race
The 23rd annual Marquette Marathon, presented by Eagle Mine, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3. The Marquette Marathon is a destination race through Marquette County on a downhill certified course th...
Jack Hall Jul 26, 2022

Four Western U.P. Communities Get Federal Funding
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins today announced a $9.7 million infrastructure investment for four Upper Peninsula communities. "This is grea...
Jack Hall Jul 26, 2022

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises To $830 Million For Tonight
A Michigan Lottery player's life could change forever if they win tonight's huge Mega Millions jackpot, which has increased to $830 million. The cash option for tonight's jackpot is $488 million. If a...
Jack Hall Jul 26, 2022

Downtown Marquette Offers 15-Minute Free Parking Option
The Passport Parking app, used to digitally pay for parking in Downtown Marquette from your mobile device, now offers the option for a once-daily free 15 minute parking session. This service was initi...
Jack Hall Jul 26, 2022

Whitmer Signs Directive To Reduce Crime, Gun Violence
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing Michigan state departments and law enforcement agencies to utilize federal resources from the recently passed Bipartisan Safer Commu...
Jack Hall Jul 26, 2022

ATC Trimming Trees Along 138K-Volt Transmission Line
A helicopter and heavy-duty air saw is being used to trim trees along a 138,000-volt transmission line in Alger and Marquette Counties this week through early August. The aerial saw work will be condu...
Jack Hall Jul 26, 2022

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USA Today Readers Rank Upper Peninsula As Best Golfing Destination
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Gladstone Man Arrested On 'Aggrivated' Child Pornography Charges
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Upper Peninsula Arts, Culture Programs Get National Support
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