UPAWS will host its annual Cause for Paws Gala on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Ore Dock Brewing Company. The evening promises to be a memorable celebration supporting local animal welfare efforts, featuring a live auction, raf...

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is introducing a new bill to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country. The bill will ensure that l...

State Rep. Parker Fairbairn this week announced a plan to forgive up to four additional snow days for schools that closed due to a mid-March winter storm. The storm, which occurred between March 12 and 17, buried much of Northern Michigan and the Upp...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed an executive order to stabilize fuel supplies in response to widespread flooding in northern Michigan communities. "Protecting Michiganders and their property is our top priority," said Governor...

The State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating response efforts to severe weather impacting Michigan, causing rising water and threatening critical infrastructure across the state. Dam Safety Updates Dam safety engineers from the Michigan Depa...