State Sen. Tom Casperson diagnosed with cancer
ESCANABA — State Senator Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba) recently announced that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. According to a statement from the…
Upper Peninsula
Carnegie Public Library hosts “Bad Art”
ISHPEMING — The Carnegie Public Library hosted an art event today called “Bad Art” where young kids got the opportunity to express themselves. Any child who…
DNR Upper Peninsula wolf survey shows healthy wolf population
UPPER PENINSULA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division officials said today the state’s wolf population has remained relatively stable over the past…
Michigamme River Basin Authority to buy Republic Dam
REPUBLIC — Some work is being done at a dam out in Republic. The Michigamme River Basin Authority has agreed to purchase the Republic Dam…
Eagle Mine holds mock incident
CHAMPION — When it comes to being prepared, the best way to get there is to practice. Volunteers gathered at the Eagle Mine’s Humboldt Mill…
Veterans fly fishing at Lakenenland
MARQUETTE COUNTY — The Fred Waara Chapter of Trout Unlimited hosted the veterans from the Jacobetti Home to come out on a fishing outing at Lakenenland…
Business solutions for hiring and keeping employees
ISHPEMING — The Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce held an event today at River Rock Lanes & Banquet Center that went over rehabilitation services for…
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed looking for U.P. support
MARQUETTE — An organizing meeting was held at the Ore Dock Brewing Company this evening, where many members of the community came together to talk about…
Father, son visiting all of Michigan’s YMCAs make stops in U.P.
MARQUETTE — Alan Stokes and his son, Jonathan, have made it a mission of theirs to swim in every YMCA pool in the state of Michigan….
Marquette BLP shuts down Shiras Plant
MARQUETTE — More energy plants nationwide are straying away from burning coal. It’s a way to save customers more money. The Marquette Board of Light and…