Michigan pledges commitment to upgrading Soo Locks
LANSING — In a letter sent Friday to President Trump, the state of Michigan pledged $50 million to help upgrade the Soo Locks. The letter,…
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A Shift in Perspective
ISHPEMING — It’s a ride around the Great Lakes State. In just under three weeks, a father–daughter tandem will travel almost 2,000 miles to promote…
UPDATE: Suspect taken into custody after raising gun at deputies arraigned
UPDATE: Tuesday, June 6th at 5:00 p.m. The suspect that was taken into custody after raising a gun at Mackinac County deputies on Sunday was…
UPDATE: M-28/I-75 ramp reconstruction to begin June 11th
UPDATE: Wednesday, May 30th 4:00 p.m. Reconstruction work on the M-28 ramps at the I-75 interchange near Dafter in Chippewa County, which had been planned…
Bear Ranch open for season, controversy looms
NEWBERRY — It’s the beginning of a new year…at least in Newberry. One of the Upper Peninsula’s most well–known attractions is now open for the…
PETA wants investigation of Bear Ranch
NEWBERRY — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent a letter this morning, requesting that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources investigate Oswald’s…
Calley stresses need for Soo Locks upgrade
MARQUETTE — All of the Iron Ore that is mined in the United States passes through the Soo Locks. An unexpected closure, which could happen…
Syrup runs in Besteman blood
RUDYARD — What started as an agricultural project in high school has turned into a way of life for a U.P. Family. Over the weekend,…
Multiple drug arrests made due to lengthy investigations
CHIPPEWA COUNTY — Officers from the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Taskforce (TRI-DENT) conducted a warrant sweep for subjects wanted for drug-related charges in Chippewa County. 14…
Spring weight restrictions expanding to all state roads March 19th
MICHIGAN — The Michigan Department of Transportation and local road agencies are enacting additional annual spring weight restrictions to protect roads. Effective on Monday, March…