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…
Politics & Government
Hancock City Leaders Meet to Plan Upcoming Events
HANCOCK — It is known as the third snowiest city in the United States and city leaders in Hancock spend a lot of time planning…
Marquette increases recycling and garbage collection fees
MARQUETTE — Recycling and garbage fees are being increased in the city of Marquette. Earlier tonight, the Marquette City Commission approved a motion to pass…
Proposed zoning amendments to pave way for marijuana facilities in Negaunee
NEGAUNEE — Negaunee is approaching what appears to be the final step in recreational marijuana facilities opening within city limits. In a meeting held Thursday…
Active Shooter Training in Houghton is Part of the New Reality
HOUGHTON — Wednesday administrators at Aspirus Hospital announced they will be closing a Houghton clinic next week to train staff on active shooter training. It…
Memorial honoring three notable “sons” of Ishpeming in development
ISHPEMING — A new memorial honoring three notable locals is coming to Ishpeming. The memorial, called “Three Sons of Ishpeming,” will honor Ishpeming natives, including…
Confusion continues around tobacco age limits
MARQUETTE COUNTY — A new law that raises the age requirements for purchasing tobacco products has been signed into law, but there is still some confusion…
City of Ishpeming revamping Master Plan with more community input
MARQUETTE — The city of Ishpeming is using more community input to update their Master Plan. In a workshop held earlier tonight, citizens gave input…
Marquette to redesign pier at Founder’s Landing after application denial
MARQUETTE — The Marquette City Commission is back to the drawing board for one of its more ambitious projects. Earlier this year, the city of…
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…