Beach closure continues, results indicate high bacteria levels
WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA — Western U.P. Health Department has confirmed that surface water samples collected at inland lakes and Lake Superior beaches still have high levels…
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Eagle Mine hosting public tours
MARQUETTE COUNTY — A local organization is increasing tourism in Marquette County. The Eagle Mine is holding public tours of their facilities this summer. With…
Sawyer Intl. Airport to hold disaster exercise
GWINN — It’s important that people know what to do when disaster strikes. Sawyer International Airport will be conducting a full scale emergency response disaster…
WUPHD Stresses food safety during flood recovery
HOUGHTON COUNTY — Western U.P. Health Department encourages the community to be conscious about food safety during recovery efforts from last week’s floods. Any food…
City looking to sell land, protect Noquemanon Trails
MARQUETTE — When cities develop, they risk replacing some of their area’s natural beauty. The city of Marquette is looking to sell five parcels of…
Students finish aquaponics project
MARQUETTE — During Northern Michigan University’s Reimagine STEM Summer Youth Academy, high-schoolers were given the opportunity to learn a new skill based on Native American…
WUPHD offering free well testing to Western U.P. residents
HOUGHTON COUNTY — Western U.P. Health Department is offering free well testing kits to residents with water wells that were flooded over the weekend. The…
CR. 601 closed due to washout
HUMBOLDT TWP. — The Marquette County Road Commission has closed County Road 601 in Humboldt Township approximately 1 mile north of CR 478 at the…
Iron Ore Heritage Trail receives National Recreation Trail Designation
ISHPEMING — Being up in the U.P. it may be hard to get national recognition. When a local site becomes nationally recognized, it must be…
Beach closures continue, tips provided to affected homeowners
WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA — The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has issued the following information regarding beach closures in the Western Upper Peninsula: Western…