Category Archives: News

Vacant Building To Be Redeveloped In Downtown Houghton
A community revitalization project that will bring new housing and vitality to downtown Houghton has received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation an...
Jack Hall Mar 30, 2022

Whitmer Signs Infrastructure Bills; $20 Million For U.P.'s Copper Peak
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed the Building Michigan Together Plan, a bipartisan plan to invest nearly $5 billion in Michigan's infrastructure, grow the economy, create jobs, and benefit famil...
Jack Hall Mar 30, 2022

Another Winter Storm To Bring Snow, Ice To Upper Peninsula
Including the cities of Ontonagon, Ironwood, Iron River, Iron Mountain, Kenton, and Sidnaw ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ WED...
Jack Hall Mar 29, 2022

Three Bay College Students Named To State Academic Teams
The annual Phi Theta Kappa Awards Luncheon, honoring the 2022 All-Michigan Academic Team, was held in Lansing, Michigan. Students were selected based on academic achievement, community service involve...
Jack Hall Mar 29, 2022

Police: Suicide Of Marquette Teen Linked To Social Media Extortion
The suicide of a popular Marquette teenager is being linked by police to social media extortion. Jordan DeMay was found dead Friday morning after what investigators, and his parents, say was an attemp...
Jack Hall Mar 29, 2022

Financial Services Firm Thrivent Doing Book Drive In U.P.
The local chapter of the financial services firm Thrivent is partnering with the Caregiver Incentive Project for financial literacy month this April for a local book drive, "Books are Just the Beginni...
Jack Hall Mar 29, 2022

Army Corps To Allow Visitors To Cross Soo Locks June 24th
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are planning the 2022 Soo Locks Engineers Day with visitors allowed across the locks, the first since before the COVID-19 Pandemic. Visitors are welcome into the Soo L...
Jack Hall Mar 29, 2022

Whitmer Touts 'Building Michigan Together' Plan; Will Sign It
Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the Building Michigan Together Plan, a bipartisan plan to invest nearly $5 billion in Michigan's infrastructure, grow the economy, create jobs, and benefit familie...
Jack Hall Mar 28, 2022

Fond du Lac Man Wins $107,000 On Wisconsin Lottery Game
A Fond du Lac man has won $107,000 on the Wisconsin Lottery's Badger 5 game. Joseph Bednarek's wife sent him out for hot dogs and other groceries. He went to the Pick N Save store for the groceries, a...
Jack Hall Mar 28, 2022

New Michigan Forest Road Maps To Be Posted On-Line Friday
Thrilling ORV rides, outdoor exploring and forest adventures are waiting down one of Michigan's thousands of miles of state forest roads. Every year, the DNR updates maps of these roads to improve acc...
Jack Hall Mar 28, 2022 Off-roading is a popular outdoor Michigan experience, and state forest roads provide a lot of access and room to ride. The Michigan DNR updates the state forest road maps once a year, after taking public input into consideration. Comments can be shared through Aug. 31.

Escanaba, MI, USA
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Marquette, MI, USA
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Manistique, MI, USA
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Munising, MI, USA
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Iron Mountain, MI, USA
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Michigan's New Fishing Season Sees U.P. Regulation Changes
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Gogebic County Sheriff Gives Update On Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
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Ishpeming Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
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UPPCO Getting Ready, Stresses Safety, As Ice Storm Approaches
Apr 02, 2026
Michigan DNR Welcomes Reports Of Dead Fish As Spring Begins
Apr 02, 2026
NO APRIL FOOL'S JOKE: Storm To Bring Snow, Ice To UP, Northern Wisconsin
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Man Sentenced To 25-40 Years In 2023 Attack On U.P. State Police Post
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