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…
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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…
ArtPrize 2017 moves forward
GRAND RAPIDS–On Friday, the Bonifas Arts Center held a press conference to announce the U.P. Pavilion would once again be storming downstate Grand Rapids for…
More motorists, police officers expected on roads this holiday weekend
MARQUETTE — Friday marks the beginning of an extended holiday weekend. According to AAA Michigan, nearly 1.5 million Michiganders will travel 50-miles or more over…
DNR confirms cougar sighting in Lower Peninsula
LOWER PENINSULA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of a cougar in the Lower Peninsula. The cougar was spotted in…
Man sentenced in illegal deer baiting case
SAGINAW COUNTY — A Saginaw County man was fined heavily, ordered to serve jail time, probation and community service, and had his hunting privileges revoked…