Nursing scholarship set up to honor Carolyn Hietamaki
MARQUETTE — One local group is forming a new scholarship to help nursing students in the Upper Peninsula in honor of one special member of…
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McBroom, Cambensy respond to State of the State Address
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her State of the State address Wednesday night, where she talked about several different issues that she wants to address…
NMU’s Diversity Through the Ages Week continues with keynote speaker
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University continued its Diversity Through the Ages week, which celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, with…
Tech Students Gather for Moment of Silence for Ukranian Plane Victims
HOUGHTON — Several people have been arrested in Iran over the downing of A Ukrainian passenger plane that killed 176 people. The crash has hit…
New Training Facility Helps Firefighters Get Real Life Experience
STANTON TOWNSHIP — Imagine being a new firefighter hearing your first call. You’re nearby. You flip on the lights. Get to the station for the…
Calumet is the First School in Upper Peninsula To Use Therapy Dogs
CALUMET — Public schools in Calumet, Laurium, and Keweenaw are the first in the Upper Peninsula to begin using therapy dogs on their campuses. In…
MAPS Superintendent releases statement on mascot controversy
MARQUETTE — The controversy around the mascot for the Marquette Area Public Schools continues to be a major topic of discussion around the area, and…
Michigan Tech team hosts Ski Championship Competition
HOUGHTON — The best skiers in the country are on the campus of Michigan Tech University for the start of the 2020 U. S. Cross…
Project begins to improve climate and health adaptation for Teal Lake
NEGAUNEE — The coast of Teal Lake is on its way to getting some improvements. Michigan State University Extension, along with the Michigan Climate Health…
Marquette Area Public Schools to possibly change mascots
MARQUETTE — “It’s the consensus of the Marquette Senior High School research committee that the Marquette Area Public Schools discontinue the use of the nickname…