Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Donates $200,000 To Rx Kids Program
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced today a $200,000 donation to Rx Kids, reinforcing the Tribe's commitment to supporting families in the eastern Upper Peninsula. This investment will help ensure families in the region have grea...
Aug 20, 2025
Upper Peninsula State Fair Sees Increased Attendance Despite Weather
---Vicki LaFave--- The 2025 U.P. State Fair wrapped up Sunday after a week of strong attendance and enthusiastic community support. Fairgoers packed the midway, barns, and grandstand, driving record gate revenue and vendor sales. Despite bouts of rai...
Aug 19, 2025
Michigan Children Trust Fund Visits Marquette To Highlight Abuse Prevention
Marquette's Presque Isle pavilion was the perfect setting for community leaders invested in the prevention of child abuse and neglect to join together. Those who gathered included: court officials, business leaders, law enforcement, child advocates,...
Aug 19, 2025
Sixteen Upper Peninsula Businesses Awarded Small Grants
The Central Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub (the HUB) has awarded $109,974 to 16 small businesses across the Upper Peninsula, marking the successful completion of its third Direct Grant cycle. Combined with the $218,975 awarded during the ...
Aug 19, 2025
Alger County Sheriff Looking For Woman Missing Since Weekend
The Alger County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) is actively investigating a missing person case involving a local woman who was reportedly last seen at her residence late Friday evening, August 15, 2025. ACSO deputies were notified on Sunday, August 17, 202...
Aug 19, 2025
NMU Students Invited To Try Out As Walk-On's For Football Team
Northern Michigan University football head coach Shane Richardson has announced an open tryout for the 2025 NMU football team. The tryout will take place on Wednesday, August 27th at 6 p.m. at the Superior Dome. To participate in the tryout, students...
Aug 19, 2025
Bay College Adding New Dual Enrollment/Early College Courses
Bay College is proud to unveil a new cohort-based initiative to ease the transition into college for first-time Dual Enrollment (DE) and Early College (EC) students Launching Fall 2025, the program features specially designed online course sections t...
Aug 18, 2025
DNR To Use Trail Cameras To Estimate Michigan's Elk Population
Researchers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will pilot the use of trail cameras to estimate the state's elk population as part of a larger research project aimed at determining the most accurate and cost-effective way to manage the ...
Aug 18, 2025