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Postma is one of only 10 coordinators named by the Michigan by the Department of Justice to investigate such cases involving Native Americans.

A 57-year-old Marquette man died at the hospital after the crash Thursday afternoon.

Superintendent Jerry Sardina discusses what the district board is considering in its plans for the upcoming school year.

A millage renewal for the Peter White Public Library passed with a large margin in Skandia and Sands Township.

Out of the 41,009 diagnostic test results reported to the state from Upper Michigan, 1.26 percent have come back positive for COVID-19 as of August 6.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says just over 2.5 million people voted in this August primary, with 1.6 million voters casting their ballot through the mail, making this the highest number of absentee ballots ever casted in Michigan’s history.

An executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlines required protections at these facilities, safeguarding the health and safety of residents and employees. These include mask mandates, visitor restrictions and required communication of positive cases. Willful violations of these orders are a criminal offense, which carries a penalty of 90 days in jail and a $500 fine for each offense.

Portage Health Foundation is bringing trucks to L’Anse, Ontonagon and Houghton.

Areas receiving funds are Menominee County, Bessemer, Ironwood, Calumet, Gogebic County and Caspian.

From 10 a.m. - noon, cans and plastic bottles will be collected at the Lions Lakeside Park in Marquette. It will be a drive through style event, with volunteers unloading the cans and bottles from cars to limit possible exposure to COVID-19. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Lions Club Worldwide Initiatives and local organizations, including Bay Cliff Health Camp and the Salvation Army.

The $3,670 grant was from the Twin Cities Emergency Providers Fund which was set up in 2016.

Works of art were created using items that would’ve been thrown out otherwise.

The Annual Campaign helps families in need pay for Y services.

Michigan has seen COVID-19 outbreaks at these locations, adding to the mounting evidence that children can contract and spread the virus.

No pre-registration is required for this testing, but it is recommended. To do so, call 906-358-4588.

Poll, a lead teacher in the preschool room, has been promoted to director after the retirement of previous director Sue Nelson.

The draft permit proposes substantial reductions in arsenic loading to the Menominee River and first-time imposition of PFAS limitations.

Grants are still available to build out the statewide network. One location was awarded in Upper Michigan--the City of Norway.

UPPCO's Integrated Resource Plan approval is allowing to transition to more than 50 percent clean, reliable, and affordable energy by 2025.

Contaminated 'pre-rolls' were sold in retails outlets across the state, including at The Fire Station in Negaunee. The processor, out of Bay City, had its license suspended pending further investigation.

The district is set to start in-person classes five days a week Sept. 1.

The Ishpeming City Council votes to allow a religious festival, called UP CityFest, to be held at Al Quaal Recreation Area August 15 with coronoavirus restrictions in place.

It also created a platform that encouraged dialogue between individuals from multiple walks of life.

During a February 2020 day, consultants gathered occupancy data of nearly 1,600 parking spaces. At the 10 a.m. peak of parking necessity, only 44 percent of the parking inventory was used. An online survey of Houghton residents administered as part of the study found that 90 percent of respondents could find a parking spot less than two blocks away from their destination.

Michigan Tech has set up a tent on the campus lawn to serve as a COVID testing facility for students during the move-in weekend.

It’s an effort to match pets at the shelter that are 8 years old or older with senior citizens 62 years old and older.

Compared to last year, Assistant Airport Manager Megan Murray says they saw an 80% drop in passengers this June, and despite not having the exact numbers, workers did notice an increase this July.

Dozens of bikers gathered at the Vietnam Veterans of America post 380 to kick off the 18th Annual Ride Around Michigan. Additional Upper Peninsula stops are planned for Houghton and Manistique before heading downstate. They hope that by riding across the state, they can help prisoners of war still missing in action.

NMU has created work groups in different subject areas to start planning for a response to COVID-19. One of the most prominent plans is the wide-spread testing of employees and students prior to the start of the semester. However, the team believes that additional requirements for sanitation and classroom reconfiguration will also be key to a safe return.

11 more cases are considered recovered, and no new deaths were reported.