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Rock of Ages set to hit NMU’s Forest Roberts Theatre

Rock of Ages is opening at Forest Roberts Theatre, Wednesday, June 14

The shows director and member of the cast stop by the TV6 Morning News

Forecast

Much needed rain on the horizon with cooler days

TV6 Investigates

A photo taken along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Busy summer tourism season expected at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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Online registration for Bridgefest Thatcher Markham Memorial Run closes soon

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Michigan Senate passes bills that could help reduce drunk driving

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Samantha Sayles

The bills now head to the House of Representatives for consideration.

TV6 Investigates

The harbor has filled with sand causing the Little Lake to flood harming homes along the...

Little Lake Harbor flooding threatens Luce County resort

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Justin Van't Hof

The Army Corps of Engineers identified the need for emergency dredging Thursday morning at a harbor in Luce County.

TV6 Morning News

UP Veteran of the Year applications due June 20

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Tia Trudgeon

U.P. Veteran of the Year Committee President and Vice President George LaBlonde III and Will Weycker talk about the application and selection processes for the U.P. Veteran of the Year award.

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Sayen, who helped organize the event, said the race 'felt like a dream', and stated that the...

Clayton Sayen breaks 1-mile UP record at inaugural Community Track Night in Houghton

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT

By Colin Jackson

Sayen, who helped organize the event, said the race 'felt like a dream', and stated that the event would be returning next year in a speech following the race.

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Handheld cellphone use banned for motorists in Michigan

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Joey Cappelletti

The use of handheld cellphones while driving a car will be outlawed in Michigan under legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that will take effect on June 30

National

President Joe Biden addresses the nation on the budget deal that lifts the federal debt limit...

Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:00 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and CHRIS MEGERIAN

Student loan payments were paused at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they will resume in August for anyone whose debt is not wiped out by Biden’s plan.

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Tv6's Tristen Kendrick standing with musical Legend Kevin Chown who is now the Curator and...

Escanaba’s House of Ludington undergoing renovation in hopes of revitalizing city

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Tristen Kendrick

The Escanaba native also said his goal is to show the outside world what Escanaba is all about and why people should visit.

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The engine was taken out of commission in 1950 and in 1960, it was donated to the City of...

Soo Line golf fundraiser to help restore decommissioned steam engine

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Tristen Kendrick

The money is then put aside for a financial endowment fund that will help restore the decommissioned Soo Line steam engine.

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Range Bank held their 4th annual School Supply Drive earlier this evening in downtown Marquette.

Range Bank hosts ‘Schools Out for Summer’ Concert

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Terese Ledy and Mandy Koskela

Range Bank held their 4th annual School Supply Drive earlier this evening in downtown Marquette. The supply drive ran from 5-8 p.m. and featured a performance from ‘Frank and Da Beans,’ a band local to the Upper Peninsula.

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This is the first of two visits the ship will make to Houghton this summer, as one of four...

Ocean Navigator cruise ship docks in Houghton for first visit of the season

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Colin Jackson

This is the first of two visits the ship will make to Houghton this summer, as one of four cruise ship lines on Lake Superior this year, two more than last year.

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Visit michigan.gov/staywell for more mental health tips and resources

Health experts provide tips for kids to stay socially and emotionally well this summer

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Stephen DeLadurantaye

Experts suggest limiting screen time, balancing individual and social time, and getting into a routine are the best ways to keep kids stimulated and mentally well in the summer.

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Health professionals provide tips to keep your kids healthy this summer

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Stephen DeLadurantaye

Heat-related issues, such as heat exhaustion and dehydration, are some of the biggest concerns for parents.

National

Family members say Joshua Womack, a father of five, has died after he was struck by a...

Rollerblader dies after crash with semi, leaves behind 5 children, family says

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Jordan Gartner

A man has died and left behind five children after he was involved in a crash with a semi-truck while rollerblading.

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The competition for their category included universities from across the country.

NMU receives live broadcast award for hockey game

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Terese Ledy

The competition for their category included universities from across the country.

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"Gerald's Law" is named after U.P. veteran Gerald Elliott, who died in 2019.

‘Gerald’s Law’ passes in House 409-9, moves to Senate for approval

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Clint McLeod

The bill looks to correct an issue in which veterans could lose their VA burial benefits if they choose to return home for hospice care.

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The current chairman said over the years they have fundraised $1.3 million for the Marquette...

Kiwanis Club of Marquette gears up for 66th annual chicken barbeque

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Terese Ledy

This fundraising effort started in 1957. The current chairman said over the years they have fundraised $1.3 million for the Marquette community.

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Two of the butterflies on the front lawn of Marshfield Medical Center Dickinson until Friday.

Marshfield Medical Center Dickinson raises awareness for Alzheimer’s, brain disease awareness month

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Clint McLeod

The butterflies have been up since Monday and will be taken down Friday.

Forecast

Dry conditions linger with rain set to start late Friday night

Final stretch of dry spell with scattered rain this weekend

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Cameron Chinn

The dry spell is looking to stick around for the next couple of days into the weekend but rain chances are increasing in the weekend as well.

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Civil Engineering Technician Brad Toivonen will be taking over the superintendent position.

Iron County Road Commission superintendent plans for retirement

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Caden Meines

Doug Tomasoski served the road commission for 28 years.

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Lake Superior climate monitoring, maritime safety buoys deployed for season

Updated: 20 hours ago

By TV6 News Team

The location of these buoys are near the shorelines of Marquette, Munising and Grand Marias.

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Toyota to build $50 million lab in Michigan to test batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles

Updated: 22 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Toyota says it will spend nearly $50 million to build a vehicle battery testing laboratory at its North American research center in Michigan.

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Cam Amen stopped by the Royal Pub in Ishpeming for a meet and greet.

2023 American Idol Platinum Ticket Winner Cam Amen to release life story

Updated: 22 hours ago

By TV6 News Team

The foreword of the book was released for free and Chapter 1 will be released on June 10.

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Former Delta County Airport Manager Andrea Nummilien voicing her reasons for resigning.

Delta County searching for new airport manager

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT

By Tristen Kendrick

After Tuesday night’s county board meeting, commissioner Steven Viau said he saw the resignation of Andrea Nummilien coming.

Forecast

The lingering dry stretch brings another wildfire threat

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:23 AM EDT

By Jennifer Perez

Rain chances increase this weekend.

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Camp Michigamme kicks off next week

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Tia Trudgeon

Upper Michigan Today is LIVE at Camp Michigamme Thursday, June 8.

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Taryn Okesson is the June guest artist at Zero Degrees Gallery.

Marquette artist embraces Japanese concept of “wabi-sabi”

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Tia Trudgeon

Taryn Okesson embraces the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, or, the aesthetic concept that finds beauty and serenity in objects/landscapes that are imperfect, simple, or incomplete. Her work is on display at Zero Degrees Gallery through June.

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Women's center gifts that were donated by the Marquette community on Wednesday night at the...

Women’s Center of Marquette and Alger Counties begins Nifty 250 fundraiser

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:31 PM EDT

By Tristen Kendrick

This fundraiser asks for donations of 250 dollars because that’s exactly that’s how much it costs for a family to stay at a harbor house for a week.

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Feeding America West Michigan to hold 3 distribution events Thursday

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:53 AM EDT

By Nathan Larsh

Marquette, Iron, and Dickinson Counties will all host distribution events