Senate bill aims to remove school nicknames
The Upper Peninsula is home to quite a few school nicknames that, under a new bill, will be rendered discriminatory or offensive. Eskymos, Braves, Redmen,…
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MI Nurses Association endorses El-Sayed for governor
OKEMOS — The Michigan Nurses Association voted to unanimously endorse Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Gubernatorial race. A joint press conference was held at…
Getting ready for the winter with Winter Hazard Awareness Week
MARQUETTE COUNTY — In the weeks leading up to the winter time, it is important to know how to be prepared for the snow. For…
Baraga County student-fellow researching energy in U.P.
LANSING — A Baraga County native is researching energy in the Upper Peninsula through a fellowship with the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Jake Putala of…
Goodbye loon, hello elk: DNR rolls out new plate design
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a new wildlife license plate design. A new elk plate will be available beginning December…
Gov. Snyder signs bill to honor late state Rep. Kivela
LANSING — Governor Rick Snyder was joined by late state Representative John Kivela’s family for a special bill signing ceremony to honor the final bill…
Two Marquette County horses infected with mosquito-borne disease
MARQUETTE COUNTY — According to the Marquette County Health Department, two horses in Marquette County have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) infections. EEE…
Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate comments on nurses strike
DETROIT — Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Candidate for Governor, issued a statement Sunday evening regarding the UPHS — Marquette nurses strike: “Union-busting has no place…
Inside Michigan’s largest EMS conference
MARQUETTE — The largest EMS conference in the state of Michigan is held right here in the U.P. Thursday was the first day of the…
Skydiving opportunity coming to U.P.
CHARLEVOIX — An organization will be coming up to the U.P. this weekend to give brave souls a once in a lifetime opportunity. In this…