Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 5:38 PM EST
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The U.S. House bill is an omnibus package of democracy reforms designed to expand access to the ballot, protect elections from foreign interference, force disclosure of dark money in federal elections, and raise ethical standards for federal officials.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 5:05 PM EST
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25-year-old Andrew Joachim Seibold is being prosecuted by Menominee County Prosecutor Jeffrey Rogg because Seibold is the son of a Dickinson County defense attorney.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 4:51 PM EST
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More than 1.2 million people visited Pictured Rocks in 2020. Visitation broke the previous park record of 858,715 set in 2019.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 4:24 PM EST
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The celebration event is the LSCP’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 2:37 PM EST
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Midway Rentals and Sales, of Negaunee; Iron Mountain Powersports, of Kingsford; Cross General Contracting, of Munising; Smith Metal Structures and Terrazzo Creations and Renewals; both of Iron Mountain, were fined by MIOSHA.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 10:12 AM EST
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Beginning Monday, business entry into the adult-use marijuana market will be more accessible, as the requirement to hold a medical marijuana license will no longer exist.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 5:23 PM EST
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While the Coast Guard does not regulate the use of ice bridges or recreational activities on the ice, they are urging people to remain vigilant and understand that no ice is safe ice.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 4:47 PM EST
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The For Country Caucus, a group of military veterans serving in Congress and dedicated to working together to create a more productive government.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 3:09 PM EST
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Ontonagon County Animal Protection is receiving a $2,055 grant. They were the only shelter in the U.P. to receive funding this round.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 2:54 PM EST
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Maximum vehicle axle loads will be reduced to 65% beginning at 9:00 a.m. March 2, in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 1:33 PM EST
|By Michigan DNR and TV6 News Team
The Porcupine Mountains logbooks offer glimpses into personal park experiences.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 12:46 PM EST
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Deputies say it appeared the southbound pick-up truck lost control on the snowy/icy roads, crossed the center line and was struck by an SUV traveling north.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 12:31 PM EST
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To properly support EMS, the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services and the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs are calling for a $10 million increase in state funding to bolster Medicaid reimbursement rates for EMS services.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 11:19 AM EST
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Markkanen said the bipartisan plan will also be more accessible and affordable for residents.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST
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Limited financial resources, geographic isolation, and diverse cultural barriers currently inhibit many tribal and rural victims from accessing essential legal services and representation.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 10:44 AM EST
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Fourth-quarter 2020 consolidated revenues were $2.3 billion, compared to prior-year fourth-quarter revenues of $534 million.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 10:32 AM EST
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Free testing will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26, at 14150 Hamilton Lake Road in Newberry.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 6:52 PM EST
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Police arrested a 14-year-old boy Tuesday night at his Lakefield Township home.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM EST
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House Bill 4346 would establish an insulin co-pay cap of $50 for a 30-day supply.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 5:08 PM EST
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Because of the credit union’s sponsorship, more than 6,660 students and teachers at 29 schools in Marquette County will have free access to Banzai resources.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 4:53 PM EST
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The 13th annual Problem Gambling Symposium will take place virtually March 4 and March 5, 2021.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 4:45 PM EST
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Shallow lakes with excess aquatic vegetation and soft bottoms are more prone to this problem, particularly when a deep snowpack reduces sunlight for the plants.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 1:58 PM EST
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The distribution event will take place on Thursday, March 4 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 1:40 PM EST
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Officially one year out from the newly added Meijer Games, Travel Marquette has signed on as the host organization to ensure a successful launch into the new market.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 11:19 AM EST
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Detroit Field Division will focus its Operation Engage efforts on the opioid epidemic and the rising threat of stimulants in the Upper Peninsula.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 10:47 AM EST
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Never give personal information, such as a social security number or bank account numbers, out to people who solicit you.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 10:12 AM EST
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35-year-old Dennis Lee Swenor is 5′10″ and weighs about 165 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 4:36 PM EST
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Beginning Feb. 24 at 9:00 a.m. eastern, a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees will open up.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 4:30 PM EST
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Seth Herbst, the DNR’s aquatic species and regulatory affairs manager, said this draft plan was developed to guide the department’s management effort toward maximizing both angler satisfaction and the ecological benefits of walleye fisheries.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 4:26 PM EST
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The threats were allegedly made to U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow on Jan. 5, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Jan. 19 and Michigan Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens on Sept. 18, 2020.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 3:39 PM EST
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The roadway was closed for about an hour and a half following a railway malfunction.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 3:10 PM EST
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Staff working with immunization providers to improve submission of race data for all vaccines administered, Michiganders urged to fill out race information on forms.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 1:58 PM EST
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Bryan Newland has served as the BMIC’s tribal chairperson for three and a half years.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 1:21 PM EST
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Dominick Albano, Catholic author, speaker and consultant, will present “Choosing Hope: A Lenten Parish Mission on Making Godly Choices” Sunday and Monday, March 7 and 8.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 12:52 PM EST
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Thomas Timothy Watson, of Alma, failed to make a curve in the trail, drove off the trail and into several trees.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 11:23 AM EST
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The panel is still working on its report for identifying possible alternatives to meeting the Upper Peninsula’s energy needs.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 10:27 AM EST
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The application period for the first round of funding opened Feb. 23 for medium and heavy-duty trucks, and shuttle and transit buses.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 10:24 AM EST
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As of this order, the coronavirus has infected 581,403 and killed 15,362 people in Michigan.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 10:16 AM EST
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This week’s UPsider is a longtime UP200 volunteer, Carolyn Myers.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 5:58 PM EST
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Undersheriff Draze started with the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office in 1997 as a Road Patrol Deputy.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 5:44 PM EST
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Phone scammers are trying a new tactic, using fake COVID-19 vaccine appointment calls, to try to scam people out of money.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 4:04 PM EST
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EGLE will give priority to collection sites where tires were accumulated prior to Jan. 1, 1991, as well as collection sites that pose an imminent threat to public health, safety, welfare, or the environment.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 3:58 PM EST
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The Prevea Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus Fieldhouse officially opened Feb. 22 in partnership with the Marinette County Public Health Department.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 3:19 PM EST
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The state health department anticipates the majority of the back log orders will be cleared by the end of this week.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 2:37 PM EST
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If awarded, the $615,320 joint grant, submitted through the City of Negaunee, would be split between fire departments for the City of Negaunee, City of Marquette, Powell Township and Chocolay Township.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 2:29 PM EST
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Markkanen said Gov. Whitmer should take propane delivery into account when thinking about shutting down Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 2:21 PM EST
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The event has been rescheduled for July 14-16, 2022.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 1:46 PM EST
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The council’s work will focus on areas such as power generation and transmission; transportation; housing and buildings; natural and working lands; and energy intensive industries.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 1:32 PM EST
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For the season, which goes through Feb. 28, the Wisconsin DNR received 27,151 wolf harvest applications.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 1:19 PM EST
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The junior event will have local jumpers, as well as others from Midwest states including Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.