Category Archives: News
Michigan Sets Daily Record With 3,338 New Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Saturday reported more 3,300 positive test results. "The data shows we are continuing to see alarming increases in the incidence of COVI...
Oct 24, 2020
One Dead, One Arrested After Crash Near Marquette Mountain
On 10/23/20 at approximately 5:34pm, officers from the Marquette Police Department responded to a two car crash on M-553 just south of the Marquette Mountain Ski Hill. Officers arrived on scene and di...
Oct 24, 2020
LMAS: Cases Increase 167% In Three Weeks; Two Deaths
On Thursday, October 1, 2020, LMAS District Health Department had a total of 134 cases of COVID-19. Three weeks later on Thursday, October 22, 2020, the number had risen to 358, a 167% increase in jus...
Oct 23, 2020
Upper Peninsula Firefighters Helping Battle Western Wildfires
More than 30,000 interagency fire personnel have been supporting the current wildfire operations in the U.S. and have adapted to the changes presented by COVID-19. Most recently, Mexico joined the eff...
Oct 22, 2020
Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan COVID-19 Response Legislation
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan House Bills 6030-6032 protecting Michigan workers from the spread of COVID-19 and protecting businesses that implement strict safety measures to keep worker...
Oct 22, 2020
Hermansville Bar Listed As Potential COVID Exposure Site
Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) has identified a site of potential exposure to COVID-19. Individuals visiting this location may be at a higher risk for exposure if larger crowds w...
Oct 22, 2020
Boating Access Site Temporarily Closing Monday In Menominee
A Michigan Department of Natural Resources boating access site on Lake Michigan in the city of Menominee will close temporarily while shoreline protection measures are put in place. The work at the "R...
Oct 22, 2020
Michigan Adds 1,600 Cases; Whitmer 'Sounding The Alarm'
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported 1,597 new positive test results and 33 new deaths. Michigan now has 150,989 positive test results since the crisis began back...
Oct 21, 2020
Michigan Health Officials: Holiday Season Will Be Different
The holiday season will be different for Michiganders this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure families do not miss out on being together during the holidays, the Michigan Department of Healt...
Oct 21, 2020
Nessel Updates Priest Sexual Misconduct Investigatons
Millions of documents have been reviewed and 11 men have been or are being prosecuted by Attorney General Dana Nessel's office since authorities executed search warrants two years ago on all seven of ...
Oct 21, 2020
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Upper Peninsula Arts, Culture Programs Get National Support
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UPSET Drug Team Busts Meth Lab In Houghton County
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