MDOC responds to workers’ pickets
MARQUETTE — Yesterday, concerned corrections officers picketed along US–41. Today, the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) responded to their grievances. The protesters called for a…
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Truck stolen from Fox Marquette Ford
MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office is asking help from the public in locating a truck that was stolen out of Marquette. A gray…
Prison workers picket, call for reform
MARQUETTE — People working for the Michigan Department of Corrections picketed Tuesday, demanding change. Concerned prison workers gathered along US–41, across the street from the…
Fundraiser to save Vista Theater asking for $100k
NEGAUNEE — A historic theater is asking for your help. After the roof of the Vista Theater collapsed, many questions rose whether or not the…
Whitmer’s order opens gyms and pools, allows indoor & outdoor sports
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order that might open the door for contact sports in the near future. Starting next week,…
Two arrested for drug-related charges in Marquette
MARQUETTE — Two people have been arrested for drug charges in Marquette. The two were arrested September 1st by Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team and…
DNR Firefighters from the UP helping with California wildfires
MARQUETTE — California is more than 2,000 miles from Michigan. However, that didn’t stop some local firefighters from helping fight the fires there. Several DNR firefighters…
Possible tornado reported near Escanaba
ESCANABA — A possible tornado has reportedly touched down just 3 miles west of Escanaba, according to Escanaba Public Safety. Reports came in at about…
Businesses benefit from second Crazy Days Sale
ISHPEMING — Ishpeming’s Summer Concert Series celebrated their last day with the Crazy Days Sale. The pandemic stopped some businesses operations, but the Crazy Days…
Narcan distribution site coming Monday to Berry Events Center
MARQUETTE — A Narcan distribution site will be set up this coming Monday in Marquette. Marquette County Cares will be distributing Narcan from 10 am…