CLICK TO HEAR CALEB GORDON'S INTERVIEW WITH TIA ALQUAREE The City of Ishpeming invites residents and visitors to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary on Saturday, July 4, with a full day of patriotic festivities, family-friendly activities, and community traditions. The celebration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the Firecra...

As summer unfolds in Michigan, fireworks become central to Independence Day celebrations. With numerous events and backyard festivities, the risk of injuries rises, as Michigan ranks fifth nationally in firework-related injuries, with up to 10,000 annually. This guide offers an overview of state fireworks laws, safety ...

The Upper Peninsula's unemployment rate fell by three-tenths of a percentage point in May, according to the Michigan Department of Technology and Budget. State officials say the jobless rate was at 5.9 percent, compared to 6.2 percent in May of 2025. The jobless is also down by four-tenths of a percentage point from Ap...

Members of M-and-M Indivisible are inviting the community to take part in a nationwide day of action this Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet with a candidate for Congress. The group will gather on the Stephenson Island Bridge from noon until two as part of the national "All of Us 250" protest, which organ...

A Pound man has pleaded no contest to a reduced charge in connection with a shooting that wounded a friend last summer. Thirty-seven-year-old Cody Race entered the plea Wednesday to aggravated battery with the use of a dangerous weapon. Prosecutors reduced the charge from attempted first-degree intentional homicide as ...

Kids will have the chance to get their hands dirty while learning where their food comes from during a free gardening event this Saturday at the Harmony Arboretum in Peshtigo. The Northern Lights Master Gardeners are hosting a "Plant a Pizza Garden" program from 10 a.m. until noon, where children will help pl...

State Rep. Karl Bohnak today championed the passage of his plan to protect Michigan's housing market from mass corporate ownership of single-family homes, a practice that drives up housing costs and decimates available inventory. The legislation bars big corporations from buying up single-family homes in large quantiti...

On June 24, 2026, 39-year-old Andrew Lusardi was arraigned in 96th District Court on two counts of Domestic Violence, one count of Animal Abandonment/Cruelty Involving 10 or More but Fewer Than 25 Animals, and one count of Fourth-Degree Child Abuse. His total bond was set at $2,000. Lusardi is scheduled to appear in co...

A domestic violence investigation in Ishpeming Township Tuesday night resulted in the arrest of two individuals after troopers discovered two children and several animals living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. On June 23, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH KELLY WALGAMOTT The tourism-promoting agency Travel Michigan has ponied up $20,000 in prize money for participants in the LPGA ladies golf Epson Tour events. Three events are being held as part of the Michigan Cup, which is three events around the state that includes Island Reso...

CLICK TO HEAR CALEB GORDAN'S INTERVIEW WITH USDA OFFICIALS U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia today announced a $250,000 investment to relocate and renovate the Bates Township Hall in Iron County. The hall serves as the center for the township government and an electi...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH CEO JOE THIEL Innovate Marquette SmartZone has released its Impact Report, covering fiscal year 2025 (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025). The report shares milestones from its startup clients, economic impact from the year and since inception and highlights critical public-pr...

At 12:09pm Tuesday, Delta County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to US-2&41 near the Highland Golf Course for a two vehicle accident. Preliminary investigation revealed that a west bound vehicle driven by an 81 year old Escanaba man was stopped on the highway to make a left turn into the Golf Course. Another wes...

On 6/22/2026, Jonathan A. Barnes was arraigned in the 96 th District Court of Marquette on the following charges authorized by the Marquette County Prosecutor's Office; Embezzlement $20.000 to $50,000 Felony. On 6/18/2026, Jonathan BARNES was taken into custody. The arrest comes at the conclusion of an investigation co...

A man is in jail after a reckless driving incident in Escanaba early Monday. Escanaba Public Safety was called just before three in the morning on a report of two vehicles racing in the 1600 block of Stephenson Avenue. One of the vehicles had rolled over. Officers say both were driving more than 20 miles an hour over t...

A crash involving a dirt bike and a parked pickup truck on M-77 Sunday night resulted in the death of a Germfask man. On June 21, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Manistique Outpost responded to a reported traffic crash on M-77 near Grant Road in Germfask Township. The prelimin...

Bay College is proud to recognize three exceptional faculty members as recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Educator Award. This prestigious honor celebrates educators who exemplify excellence in teaching, student support, and service to the College community. The award begins with nominations from those who experience t...

The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) is thrilled to announce that, following its temporary closure and recovery efforts related to a canine parvovirus outbreak, the shelter is now fully open to the public and has reinstated walk-in adoptions for dogs, cats, and small animals. Beginning on Tuesday, June 23...

The local nonprofit Iron Town Dog Park is creating a safe, free-to-use 1.3-acre fenced, off-leash area within Jackson Mine Park designed for dogs to socialize and exercise safely. This project will be fulfilled through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation...

State Rep. Parker Fairbairn today announced his plan to expand the option for Michigan students to substitute career technical education credits (CTE) for foreign language graduation requirements. "Allowing students to take CTE courses rather than foreign language courses is a national trend intended to provide fl...

State Reps. Karl Bohnak, Dave Prestin, and Greg Markkanen today pledged their support for the Marquette County Board of Commissioners after the board unanimously voted to explore bringing a United States Air Force Base back to Marquette County. The area was once home to the K.I Sawyer Air Force Base, which closed in 19...

Billerud is continuing its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals through its Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Scholarship Program, welcoming two new participants for 2026: CJ Morgan of Norway High School and Christian Anderson of Niagara High School. Morgan and Anderson ...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SKYLER SINGLETON The Inland Seas Education Association is thrilled to announce that its 77-foot schooner, Inland Seas, will be coming to Escanaba to offer its popular Great Lakes Discovery Sails to the public in Escanaba. This unique three-hour maritime adventure offers local re...

Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender serving communities across Michigan, has been named Michigan SBA Microlender of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Association. For more than three decades, Northern Initiatives has used SBA programs to help underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses access capital. Accordi...

The Miners Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be temporarily closed to all visitors from Tuesday, June 23 until Thursday, June 25. Contractors will be conducting soil boring near the upper and lower viewing platforms to inform design plans for a new stair structure, anticipated to be installed in...

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians recently revealed its Spring 2026 community contributions, providing a fresh wave of financial support for community initiatives throughout the Sault Tribe's service area in Michigan. This twice-yearly program distributes 2% of the video gaming revenue generated by the Tri...

UPAWS is pleased to announce that the shelter has completed its quarantine period following a recent parvovirus outbreak and is preparing for a phased reopening. The puppies affected by the outbreak have all tested negative and are doing well. Throughout the closure, UPAWS staff worked tirelessly to provide round-the-c...

The Upper Peninsula State Fair says that the grant agreements have officially been signed for funding through the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Capital Improvement Grant program. This important funding includes $100,000 for much-needed repairs to the U.P. State Fair Beef Barn Roof, he...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Saturday, June 13 to honor the life and service of Army Cpl. George F. Sepsey. The flag honors will coincide with his funeral. "Corporal Sepsey served our country with honor and dignity,...

A St. Ignace man has been arrested and arraigned on a felony charge stemming from the alleged theft of funds from the Mackinac County Animal Shelter. In July 2025, the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post received a report that a person with connections to the Mackinac County Animal Shelter was suspected of taki...

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Sault Ste. Marie Post arrested a man in Kincheloe after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and kidnapped an individual at knifepoint. On June 9, 2026, troopers were contacted by the Green Bay Police Department informing them that a suspect had stolen a vehicle ...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH RACHEL NISKANEN The LPGA Epson Tour professional women's golf tournament is now two weeks away at the Island Resort & Casino's Sweetgrass Golf Course in Harris, and two Michigan golfers are among the 144 from around the world who will be here for the event. Recent Michigan S...

State Rep. Parker Fairbairn led House discussion and passage of bipartisan legislation to boost Michigan's housing inventory by allowing communities more flexibility in permitting the construction of certain multi-household buildings. "By making adjustments to the construction code, we can empower local units of g...

Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman voted in favor of H. Res. 1335, a House resolution condemning fraud against federal programs and affirming that taxpayer dollars should be verified and protected before they are spent. The resolution highlights the billions of dollars lost each year through improper payments, wa...

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is announcing the promotion of two troopers who will serve the people of Delta and Schoolcraft Counties in new roles. Sergeant Michael Perkins has been promoted from trooper to uniform sergeant at the Manistique Outpost. Sgt. Perkins previously served as a trooper at the Manistique Outpo...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH BRENDA MADDEN The Kids Fishing Day Team is thrilled to announce they will be celebrating the 33rd anniversary of its annual Kids Fishing Day this year. The day full of fun, fishing and families will be held Saturday, June 13 at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Pocket...

State Rep. Karl Bohnak today cast a key vote to secure House passage of Halo legislation to protect first responders and prevent people from distracting, impeding or harassing emergency personnel who are serving their communities. Bohnak said police officers and first responders are increasingly being put in danger by ...

A Marinette man will spend years behind bars after a Menominee County jury convicted him in a case involving three teenagers and a dangerous vehicle chase. Thirty-eight-year-old Kevin Paul Richwalski was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of five to ten years for two counts of Assault With Intent to Commit Great Bodi...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH ED BAKER, MDNR The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and fish pathologists from Michigan State University are making an expedition aboard the RV Lake Char to Superior Maximus, the deepest point of Lake Superior. The reason for this research vessel's foray to the deep? To ...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH TYLER PENROD, GLCC The Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy announced the launch of its Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC) and Great Lakes Tribal Conservation Corps (GLTCC) field season. These innovative programs provide trained, boots-on-the-ground crew members who...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released the 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guides to help Michigan residents choose fish that are best for them and their families to eat. The Eat Safe Fish Guides provide consumption guidelines for eating locally caught fish. Guidelines are based on levels of chemi...

Jeffrey Scott Barrett, 43, of Gwinn, was convicted by an Oceana County jury of four counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and one count of First-Degree Child Abuse, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday. Between the fall of 2010 and December 2011, Barrett repeatedly sexually assaulted the v...

The City of Negaunee gave some details Monday about the Street and Sewer Project, which starts this week and runs through late August. Smith Construction, Inc. will be rehabilitating sections of Hungerford Ave., Prince St., and Ann St. in Negaunee, MI, and installing new storm sewer utilities. We apologize for the inco...

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Sault Ste. Marie Post arrested a woman for allegedly unlawfully entering a home in Newberry and stealing property from within the residence. On June 3, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a report of a subject who had allegedly entered a residence on Joh...

MyMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology has opened a new office in St. Ignace to expand women's health care access in the region. The office is located within Mackinac Straits Hospital's ambulatory clinic on the second floor at 1140 N. State Street, St. Ignace. Providers from MyMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology in Sa...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer requested that President Donald J. Trump declare a major disaster in response to severe storms, heavy rain, rapid snowmelt and nine confirmed tornadoes that caused widespread damage and severe flooding in 43 counties across Michigan between April 10 and 21.  If approved, the governor's req...

The Michigan State Police is providing an update regarding the June 2, 2026, incident involving a shooting in the City of Marquette and a subsequent pursuit of the suspect by MSP. The suspect, 31-year-old Trevor Caponcello Restivo of Marquette, was arraigned Friday, June 5, 2026, in the 96th District Court in Marquette...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, June 6 to honor and remember former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz. The flag lowering will coincide with the date of the funeral. "Michigan lost a leader and a hero, Dr. Joe Schwarz," said Governor ...

State Sen. Ed McBroom recently testified before the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in support of his legislation to honor the life of an influential and innovative member of Michigan's road-building industry. McBroom's bill, Senate Bill 53, would designate a portion of US-8 from the Michigan-Wisc...

A landmark agreement aimed at addressing PFAS contamination in the Marinette area has been announced by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The State of Wisconsin and Tyco Fire Products have reached what officials are calling one of the largest environmental settlements in state history. Under the agreement announced ...