Senate bill aims to remove school nicknames
The Upper Peninsula is home to quite a few school nicknames that, under a new…
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State Representative Kivela announces candidacy for State Senate
MARQUETTE — State Representative John Kivela is taking a new step in his political career…
Energy bill package passes State Senate
LANSING — A pair of bills that proponents say will establish a strong foundation for…
Contract between UP-EMS and state not renewed
MARQUETTE — First responders and EMS workers from across the U.P. and beyond gathered in…
Casperson reflects on Congressional District run
ESCANABA — One of the men who ran for Rep. Dan Benishek’s seat is State…
Meth legislation heading to governor's desk
LANSING — State Representative John Kivela (D-Marquette) today thanked his colleagues in both the Senate…
Native copper mining bill headed to House
LANSING — A bill that changes the way small native copper mines are regulated has…
Copper mining bill headed to Senate floor
LANSING — A bill that would make it easier for small native copper mines to…
Groundbreaking for UPHP’s new headquarters
MARQUETTE — A local business held their groundbreaking today on the site of an old…
Hunting group aims to allow hunters to shoot one buck per year
MARQUETTE — A Facebook group that’s aiming to change the number of bucks Michigan hunters…