The Defense budget bill for Marinette Marine Corporation to build 10 advanced combat ships has been signed by President Obama. The contract for the ships means 1,000 jobs for the Menominee-Marinette area. The details on the deal on your TV6 Early News.

Florence County Wisconsin had the second highest increase in poverty for the state over the past 10 years. TV6's Iron Mountain Kingsford Bureau reporter Aaron Martin talks with those who work with families living in poverty in the county. His story on your TV6 Early News tonight.

Michigan is the biggest loser when it comes to population with the Census numbers now out. TV6's Nikki Davidson reports on what kind of repercussions that will have for Upper Michigan in the years ahead. The story on your TV6 Early News tonight. 

Actors flying across the stage of N.M.U.'s Forest Roberts Theater, it's just a part of their education. Tonight in your Entertainment Report TV6's Nikki Davidson reports on the aerial acrobatics that's part of the Theater Department's curriculum. The story on your TV6 News Tonight.