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The Michigan departments of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Natural Resources confirmed a report of didymo, a nuisance freshwater alga, in a stretch of the Upper Manistee River in Kalkaska Co...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today proclaimed December as Michigan Christmas Tree Month, recognizing the vital economic, environmental, and social benefits of the state's Christmas tree industry. "Michig...

The winter storm that dumped heavy snow on the Upper Peninsula Sunday has caused a number of schools to close for Monday as road conditions continued to be hazardous. Schools closed for Monday. We'll ...

The National Weather Service has posted Winter Storm Warnings for the Upper Peninsula on Sunday, with some areas expecting to receive up to 18 inches of snow. It's the first widespread weather event o...

The medical director of the Marquette County Health Department is giving an update on the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region. Doctor Bob Lorinser says the rates can be brought down with pro...

Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issuedstreamlined quarantine recommendations for schoolsdesigned to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 among the school-aged popu...

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is reaching out to community members to share an urgent message. Frontline workers are pleading with residents to take immediate actions to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in...

State Rep. Greg Markkanen today joined the Michigan House in approving an expanded plan to support law enforcement and public safety personnel and help them better protect the people they serve. The m...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that nine local community service agencies across Michigan received a combined $54.5 million in Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) grants to help families pa...

Michigan's minimum wage rate will increase to $9.87 on January 1, 2022, an increase from the current $9.65. Michigan's Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018 establishes the annual schedule a...