CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH RENE LUNDBERG Bay College is hosting the 2025 Upper Michigan Safety Conference, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 25 on the Escanaba Campus. This full-day conference will feature 20+ workplace safety and health presentations that are applicable to all indus...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MARY ANTONIA ANDRONIS SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY FOR MARQUETTE COUNTY KIDS Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Farm to School Summer Camp. Parents and guardians of students who have completed 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in M...

Bay College Iron Mountain Campus and Borderland Arts are thrilled to announce the launch of the Iron Mountain Community Gallery as an addition to the city's vibrant Arts & Culture community. This exciting partnership brings together local talent and diverse artistic voices from Wisconsin and Michigan, offering a dy...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH DAVE CAROFFINO, DNR The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is evaluating proposed actions for Black River Lake Dam in Gogebic County. At a public meeting on March 12, David Caroffino, DNR Lake Superior Basin coordinator, and Eric Cadeau, DNR engineer, presented the history...

On 4/12/25 at 3:28pm Deputies were dispatched to the Riverland area on 18th Rd near H.25 Rd for an accident involving a pickup truck and an Amish horse and buggy. Initial investigation revealed that both the truck and buggy were headed eastbound on 18th Rd when the truck struck the buggy. There were four female passeng...

CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH CARRIE FOX, ARMY CORPS The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the United States Coast Guard, the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education, ...

Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman, joined by Michigan GOP colleagues Rep. John Moolenaar, Rep. Tim Walberg, and Rep. John James sent a letter to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker calling for him to reverse course on a recent politically charged decision that would jeopardize efforts to keep invasive Asian Carp out...

The State of Michigan successfully secured out-of-state support through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to help accelerate recovery efforts after a historic ice storm devastated Northern Michigan last month. This is the first time the state has requested this type of out-of-state support. The Michiga...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration (EM) for the State of Michigan, 12 northern counties, and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians following a historic ice storm that knocked out power and communications and left hundreds of miles of roads blocked by fallen trees and debri...

The M&M Area Community Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Alan Kozikowski Scholarship Fund, a new charitable fund created by Menominee High School alumnus and internationally respected scientist, Dr. Alan P. Kozikowski, Ph.D. The scholarship fund, which may begin awarding scholarships as early...

Following the devastating ice storm and severe weather outbreaks in northern Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources Forest Resources Division is actively assessing and addressing extensive damage to state forest lands. State and national forest resources in northern Michigan have been significantly impacted. Wit...

Congressman Jack Bergman, along with Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin, sent a letter to Governor Whitmer outlining their readiness to support any requests for federal aid or support that the state may request. An historic ice storm hit Northern Michigan and the Eastern Upper Peninsula, resulting in over 100,000 ...

Northern Michigan has experienced a devastating ice storm that led to severe ice accumulation across the region. In its wake, the storm caused widespread power outages, blocked roads and loss of cellular service in many areas. In response, Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency for the following 12 counties: Al...

UP Health System has announced that Mitch Leckelt plans to retire June 1 following more than 11 years as chief executive officer (CEO) of UP Health System - Bell ("Bell"). Following Leckelt's departure, Tonya Darner, CEO of UP Health System - Marquette ("Marquette"), will be promoted to Market CEO o...

The USDA Forest Service Upper Peninsula Fire and Aviation Management Unit is preparing for prescribed fire operations on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests. This includes 7,042 acres on the East Zone and 3,248 acres on the West Zone of the Hiawatha National Forest, and 587 acres on the Ottawa National Forest. The...

---photos courtesy of Michigan DNR--- Clearing tree debris to reopen roads and gain access to communication towers has been mission number one for the Michigan Department Natural Resources Incident Management Team following the recent massive ice storm in northern Michigan. In its first five days on the ground, the tea...

Brock Tessman is stepping down as president of Northern Michigan University, effective July 1, to become president at Montana State University, it was announced today. MSU, located in Bozeman, Mt., is a public land-grant research-1 university with about 17,000 students. Tessman began as NMU's 17th president in February...

Bay College recently welcomed a distinguished group of state and federal representatives, legislative aides, and institutional leaders to its campus for a Legislative Luncheon aimed at fostering dialogue on regional workforce development, higher education policy, and community collaboration. Attendees included State Re...

As Michigan enters peak pothole season, drivers across the state are once again facing costly vehicle damage caused by deteriorating roads. To raise awareness and push for action from state leaders, Fix MI State is launching the 'Pothole Payback' contest, offering motorists a chance to receive compensation for repairs ...

Local health partners, including Aurora Health Care, Bellin Emplify Health, Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties, Marinette County Public Health, M&M Area Community Foundation, North Lakes Community Clinic, and Provident Health Foundation are urging residents to participate in a community health survey. The...

More than 800 Michigan National Guard (MING) Soldiers and Airmen have been activated by Governor Whitmer to support Michigan communities impacted by the Northern Michigan Ice Storm. Most of the units are staged at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center and started deploying to communities on April 3. The followin...

All state-managed trails in a dozen northern Michigan counties, including parts of the eastern Upper Peninsula, will remain closed following the severe ice storms earlier this week that downed trees and power lines and caused thousands of residents to be without power and basic necessities. The Michigan Department of N...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is announcing the Michigan.gov/IceStorm webpage, an online resource for Michigan residents impacted by severe winter weather in northern Michigan. "We know this week has been tough," said Governor Whitmer. "Thousands of Michiganders are still without power or fuel. We want to qu...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order declaring an energy emergency in the Upper Peninsula. Severe ice storms closed the Mackinac Bridge multiple times this week, including for a record 30-hour time period, preventing commercial fuel trucks from crossing the Straits of Mackinac. "My top priority righ...

In the face of historic threats and cuts to federal funding, Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) is reducing its brick-and-mortar footprint and reorganizing operations statewide to ensure long-term sustainability. PPMI will permanently close three health centers in Jackson, Petoskey, and Marquette, effective April 30...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer deployed the Michigan National Guard to provide more personnel and specialized equipment to help with ice storm recovery efforts in northern Michigan. The governor also signed two executive orders to add Alcona and Antrim counties to the state of emergency declaration and to lift trucking rest...

As Michigan continues to endure severe weather, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to utilize the Department of Attorney General's Power Outage Credit Feedback & Inquiry Form to report extended power outages or to inquire about overdue outage credits. Over the weekend, severe thunderstorms an...

Due to the severe weather in lower Northern Michigan, the Mackinac Bridge is closed until further notice. The bridge is expected to be closed until at least Thursday, 7:00 a.m. There's been large chunks of ice faling from the bridge towers since the ice storms earlier this week, prompting officials to close the bridge ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to attend upcoming in-person meetings this month in Ontonagon and Marquette counties to discuss fisheries regulation change proposals. The sessions include: Lake Gogebic proposed walleye regulation changes On Tuesday, April 8, 5 to 7 p.m. EDT (4 to 6 p.m. ...

Following the severe ice storms in northern Michigan this week, numerous state Department of Natural Resources parks and trails, customer service centers and other facilities remain closed as damage assessment and cleanup continue throughout these weather-affected areas. During this time, the DNR is advising the public...

Ice storms in northern Michigan and heavy thunderstorms that roared across the southern part of the state have left many trees downed and broken. Safety is a top concern when dealing with storm cleanup; worry about pruning or caring for damaged trees after safety issues are resolved. "If a broken tree or limb is l...

A temporary fuel shortage is affecting Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, following the closure of the Mackinac Bridge on Tuseady. The closure caused by falling ice from the recent winter storm has interrupted regular fuel deliveries to the Sault Ste. Marie area, resulting in limited fuel supplies at local gas stations, with ...

The latest winter storm has dumped up to a foot of snow across parts of the northern Upper Peninsula on Sunday, and the problem in the southern half of the UP has been ice. Roads have been in very poor condition throughout the day, and into the night on Sunday. Power outages have been widespread in Dickinson County, in...

Including the cities of Munising, Seney, Escanaba, Manistique, Grand Marais, Gladstone, and Newberry ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... Significant icing. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 7 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and three tenths of an inch. The ...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development awarded Underserved, Value-Added, and Regional Food System grants to Michigan producers, processors, and community development organizations. Three of the 51 projects selected are from the Upper Peninsula. "MDARD is proud to make bold investments in Mich...

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and the general public, that spring weather patterns can result in power outages, tree damage, and dangerous travel conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued various storm warnings across the entire Upper Peninsula from March 28, 2025, th...

Including the cities of Newberry, Escanaba, Munising, Manistique, Seney, Gladstone, and Grand Marais ...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one half of an inch this evening through to...

Ludington Street is turning into a stage for an unforgettable day of live music and lumberjack action in June in celebration of Escanaba's rich timber heritage. The first-ever Escanaba LogJam Music Festival will be held Saturday, June 28 in Escanaba's downtown. "The festival pays tribute to the city's deep-rooted ...

Escanaba is joining more than 150 cities across the United States and 120 countries worldwide who participate in offering free, public musical events on the first day of summer. A website has been set up to give musicians the opportunity to register for the event. It also gives venues in the community a chance to offer...

At approximately 11:20 pm on March 26th, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Wakefield Post and deputies from the Gogebic County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash on M-64 in Marenisco Township. The vehicle was traveling southbound on M-64 when the driver lost contro...

State Rep. Dave Prestin on Wednesday testified before the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee in support of his plan to modernize policies for conservation officers (COs) - the police force within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). House Bills 4073 and 4074 update warrant requirements for the departme...

The Escanaba Public Library Director is concerned about the effects an executive order from President Trump will have on libraries. The order directs the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to: Eliminate non-statutory programs Reduce its functions and personnel to the minimum required by law Directs the Off...

The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted J and H Forest Farm Apothecary and Gifts with a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of its brick-and-mortar shop on Wednesday, March 26. J and H Forest Farm, a unique locally-owned business, is proud to announce the grand opening of their new shop located at 617 N 3r...

An incoming storm system is expected to bring a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow across the U.P. beginning Friday morning. The National Weather Servuce in Marquette says that the precipitation type is expected to be freezing rain and rain Friday, before transitioning over to mainly freezing rain with ...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH UW DIRECTOR ANDREW RICKAUER United Way of Marquette County, in collaboration with DoorDash, United Way Worldwide, Huntington Bank, and the Michigan Community Service Commission, is pleased to announce the availability of the DoorDash program to deliver crucial food and supplies ...

Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman took part in a hearing by the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, underscoring the need to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. Expressing his strong support for H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, Rep. Bergman highlight...

CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH U.P. DIRECTOR KATHRYN HALVERSEN The American Red Cross is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S. than days - inc...

UP Health System (UPHS) today published its community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. The annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of the Upper Peninsula (UP) as part of its mission of making communities healthier®. "As a leading hea...

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced that it has joined with its fellow tribal governments to withdraw from the federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project. The decision comes after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) indicated that it intends to e...

State Rep. Karl Bohnak on announced his bipartisan plan to support efforts to expand high-speed internet connectivity in the U.P. and across Michigan. The Michigan Broadband Accessibility Act, House Bill 4237, would reform the tax code to maximize the impact of broadband grant funds, ensuring critical connectivity inf...