Latest news, weather, high school sports for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Friday, March 22, 2013  There are many organizations in the Upper Peninsula able to assist families that have special needs, like MARESA, which works to connect those organizations with the families in need

Friday, March 22, 2013  Thursday people with Down Syndrome along with their family and friends celebrated World Down Syndrome Day

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Ishpeming's football team raises the money to go to the Sports Illustrated Center in New York City

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  It's been a year of emotions for the Ishpeming Hematites

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The story of Eric Dompierre received the most votes in an online competition, and the school will now receive $25,000

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Eric Dompierre, the Ishpeming athlete with Down Syndrome, is in an online competition through Sports Illustrated, and so far, he's in the lead

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Ishpeming, Michigan is celebrating a day in honor of Eric Dompierre, after his family fought hard for him to play sports his senior year

Monday, October 08, 2012  The walk benefits the Upper Peninsula Down Syndrome Association

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Eric Dompierre, an Ishpeming athlete with Down Syndrome, is allowed to play basketball and football in his senior year of high school

Friday, August 10, 2012  Football and basketball are on Eric Dompierre's schedule his senior year

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Monday was the first day of practice for an Ishpeming boy with down syndrome who's been fighting to play football and basketball for the past two-and-a-half years

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Eric Dompierre attempts to clear the final hurdle in his way to playing high school sports

Friday, June 01, 2012  The MHSAA passed an amendment that allows students with disabilities to apply for age waivers

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The decision is in, MHSAA reaches decision on age waiver amendment

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  The Michigan High School Athletic Association has reached a decision regarding a proposal which could result in Eric Dompierre playing basketball