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Annual inspections of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge on Wednesday, June 10, will require single-lane closures from 7 a.m. to no later than 6 p.m. The northbound lane closure will be in place in the morn...

The Michigan Court of Claims has ruled that the heightened penalties found in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive orders violate state law. It is the first time a court has found that any of Gov. Whitme...

An effort to recall Governor Gretchen Whitmer is moving forward. The Board of State Canvassers unanimously approved language for a recall petition from Albion resident Chad Baase on Monday. Baase is c...

UPSET detectives arrested a 29-year-old female and 45-year-old male, both from Marquette, MI, on multiple drug and weapons related charges on Monday in Alger County. UPSET detectives said they have be...

The new NMU Center for Rural Health has received a $100,000 federal development grant that will focus on diabetes prevention and treatment, as well as access to emergency medical services, across much...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer volunteered at Meridian Elementary School to help distribute supplies for Michigan families impacted by the historic and devastating flooding in the area. The governor also a...

The first summer event for the City of Escanaba is set for Saturday, June 27th at the Municipal Dock starting at 5:00 p.m. Speedy Beef will perform at 5:00 p.m. with Driver performing at 7:30 p.m. Var...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Monday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 129 new cases, and there were 17 new deaths since Sunday. Michi...

The U.P. Energy Task Force's next meeting is Tuesday, June 9, and will include an explanation of how electricity is transmitted throughout the Upper Peninsula. The Task Force will meet from 12:30 to 3...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding the public about the risk of accidentally spreading invasive species while moving firewood. New infestations of invasive pests...