Category Archives: News
Michigan Absentee Ballot Requests Continue To Increase
Absent voter ballot numbers continue to grow steadily ahead of the August 4 state primary, with more than 1.8 million requested and more than 600,000 already returned. The total number of absent voter...
Jul 22, 2020
Customer With Positive Test Visited Manistique Businesses
LMAS District Health Department has been informed that four local businesses had a customer that tested positive for COVID-19. The dates, times and locations are below. The individual wore a mask unti...
Jul 21, 2020
Dickinson County Marine Patrol Rescues Kayacker In River
On July 18, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call about a capsized kayaker on the Menominee River below the Norway Power Dam. The caller reported that the man was swept downriver a...
Jul 21, 2020
M-DOT To Start Road Project Wednesday In Chippewa County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest about $1.3 million to resurface 7.4 miles of M-28 from west of M-221 to west of the southbound I-75 exit ramp in Chippewa County. The work ...
Jul 21, 2020
Michigan Adds 573 New Cases; Twelve In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday afternoon 573 new coronavirus cases and five new deaths. State officials also went through death certificates and matched previous...
Jul 21, 2020
Governor Appoints Eleven To Independent Living Council
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council. The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council was reestablished by Govern...
Jul 21, 2020
State Ag Department To Host Food Housing Town Hall For U.P.
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell announced the department will be hosting a virtual townhall discussion regarding food and agriculture housing ch...
Jul 21, 2020
Michigan Opioid Task Force Town Hall To Be Held Virtually
The Michigan Opioids Task Force and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are rescheduling and changing the format of previously announced local town halls on opioids. These town ha...
Jul 20, 2020
Small Farm Safety Grant Program Has $1.5 Million Available
As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program, and a clear need to help small farms mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus in their operation, the Michigan Economic Devel...
Jul 20, 2020
Whitmer Blasts Trump 'Threats'; Calls Detroit Protests 'Peaceful'
In response to President Trump's threat to send federal law enforcement into cities across the nation, including Detroit, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the followin...
Jul 20, 2020
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Body Of Missing NMU Student Found In Marquette's Harbor
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Daggett Man Sentenced On Fleeing, Eluding Conviction
Apr 24, 2026
Dickinson County Woman Dies In Early-Morning Crash
Apr 24, 2026
Eastern U.P. Man Convicted Of Raping Teenaged Girl
Apr 24, 2026
Iron Mtn. Woman Arrested On Drugs Charges In Wisconsin
Apr 24, 2026
National Trails Day To Be Recognized In Marquette County
Apr 24, 2026
Sault Tribe Completes Clean-Up Of Eastern U.P. Oil Spill
Apr 24, 2026
DRUG TAKE BACK DAY: Drop Off Unwanted Pills On Saturday
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