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…
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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…
DNR sends firefighters to British Columbia
MICHIGAN — Eight firefighters from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are joining international crews this week to battle wildfires in British Columbia. According to…
New educator defined contribution plan bill signed
LANSING–Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill today modernizing the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. Senate Bill 401 sponsored by Sen. Phil Pavlov would increase…
One dead, three injured in downstate shooting
PONTIAC–Police in downstate Oakland County are still working to determine the cause of a shooting that left one man dead and three teenagers injured. The…