U.P. forest land to benefit from $5 million habitat boost
In an unprecedented move, millions of dollars will be put toward improving the health of…
Environment / Energy
Officials call on DNR to reject limestone mine land sale
Top officials with the Michigan DNR are calling on the agency’s director to reject a…
Escanaba city officials meet to discuss power plant
Escanaba city officials are meeting tonight to consider shutting down the power plant that the…
Agreements in place to head off electric rate hikes
A series of agreements is in place to eliminate the huge electric rate increases across…
Renewable energy coalition discusses possible biomass plant
CALUMET — The Keweenaw Renewable Energy Coalition is one step closer to helping bring a…
Eagle with lead poisoning making recovery
NAUBINWAY — A bald eagle with lead poisoning that was rescued in late December is…
Ice breaking efforts underway on Lake Superior, St Marys River
Courtesy: U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie SAULT SAINTE MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Coast…
UPPCO to begin annual draw downs at regional reservoirs
ISHPEMING — The Upper Peninsula Power Company will soon begin lowering water levels at its…
Houghton County enters semifinals in energy competition
HOUGHTON, Mich. – Houghton County has reached the semifinals in a national competition to create…
DNR: U.P. deer herd lowest in four decades
MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula deer herd has reached its lowest levels in over 40…