Category Archives: News
BONE DRY CONDITIONS: Michigan DNR Concerned About Potential Wildfires
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH KEITH MURPHY, MARQUETTE DNR Burn permits for brush and yard debris will not be issued in the western Upper Peninsula due to an extended dry period this fall. "...
Jack Hall Oct 03, 2024
Escanaba's OSF St. Francis Hospital Welcomes New Neurologist To Staff
OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of a new neurology provider to serve the needs of the community. Amy Martyanov, MD, has joined OSF St. Franc...
Jack Hall Oct 03, 2024
Rep. Prestin Calls For More Officers After Witnessing Prison Assault
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH REP. PRESTIN (R-CEDAR RIVER) State Rep. Dave Prestin on Thursday reiterated a call for action to improve work conditions and alleviate staffing crises in Michi...
Jack Hall Oct 03, 2024
Feds Sending Millions To Marquette, Gogebic Counties For Water Improvements
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins today announced $8,628,000 in loans and grants for water and sewer improvements in Marquette and Gogebic Counties. "The scope of th...
Jack Hall Oct 02, 2024
UPHS-Marquette Hosting 'Pink' Event To Fight Cancer Next Week
UP Health System - Marquette is offering an opportunity next week to learn, connect, and empower our community in the fight against cancer. Cancer touches the lives of millions, with nearly 1 in 2 men...
Jack Hall Oct 02, 2024
Michigan Tech Athletic Staff Praised For Making Facilities More Accessible
Michigan Tech Athletics and Recreation was honored with Accessibility Awards last week at the inaugural Upper Peninsula Accessibility Summit. Aquatics Manager Ann Bengry received an individual award f...
Jack Hall Oct 02, 2024
U.P. EMS Providers Want Reimbursement For Prisoner Health Care Services
Upper Peninsula EMS providers are asking the Legislature to reimburse nearly $600,000 in outstanding health care bills from providing care to prisoners. This occurred after Michigan Department of Corr...
Jack Hall Oct 01, 2024
DNR Making Upgrades To Houghton Douglass Falls, Veterans Memorial Site
Initial work to develop the Houghton Douglass Falls and Veterans Memorial Scenic Site is underway. To ensure visitor safety, the entire site will temporarily close to the public during construction. L...
Jack Hall Oct 01, 2024
State Health Department Reminds Residents Of COVID-19 Testing Options
As fall begins, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourages Michiganders to get free COVID-19 at-home tests through the federal government's COVID-19 tests website and remi...
Jack Hall Oct 01, 2024
TWO WAGE HIKES: Michigan's Mininum Wage Increasing In January, February
Michigan's Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 - first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate increase schedule, and again on Feb. 21, 2025, in accordance with the recent Michigan S...
Jack Hall Oct 01, 2024
Escanaba, MI, USA
29 °F Light Snow, Mist
Marquette, MI, USA
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Manistique, MI, USA
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Munising, MI, USA
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Iron Mountain, MI, USA
24 °F Light Snow, Mist