Water main break closes offices at Peninsula Medical Center
MARQUETTE — A water main break was reported early Thursday near the Peninsula Medical Center in Marquette around 7:00 a.m. It happened near…
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Shopko announces more store closures affecting the U.P.
UPPER PENINSULA — To many shoppers’ disappointment, Shopko has announced they are closing some of their stores in the U.P. Shopko released a…
USDOT issues $19.2 million grant to repair Houghton flood damages
UPPER PENINSULA — On Tuesday, the US Department of Transportation issued a $19.2 million grant to assist in the repairs of roads and bridges damaged…
Marquette Mountain announces hire of new GM
MARQUETTE — Marquette Mountain announced yesterday afternoon that General Manager Frank Malette has been replaced by 27-year-old, Andrew Farron. The decision was apparently made to…
MTU testing feasibility of hydro-pump in Negaunee’s mines
NEGAUNEE — It was recently announced that Michigan Technological University and the city of Negaunee are working together to conduct a feasibility test on if…
Small water main break in Escanaba under repair
ESCANABA — A small water main break has occurred on the 600 block of South 20th Street in Escanaba. The City of Escanaba’s Water Department…
No injuries in Escanaba garage fire
ESCANABA — On Thursday at approximately 11:32 p.m., the Escanaba Public Safety was dispatched to a garage fire at 1209 Ludinton Street. Upon arrival, officers…
UPAWS opens their new shelter in Gwinn
GWINN — Earlier this week, UPAWS proudly opened their new campus to the public in Gwinn near the Marquette County Fairgrounds. The staff…
Room at the Inn provides relief from harsh conditions
MARQUETTE — With the bone chilling temperatures we’re seeing for a few more days, it’s extremely important to seek shelter. For some people, however, a…
Whitmer declares State of Emergency as Midwest prepares for storm
MARQUETTE COUNTY –Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a State of Emergency for all of Michigan, as bitterly cold temperatures are expected late Tuesday night. Whitmer’s…