Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a State of Emergency for Otsego County after multiple homes and businesses in Gaylord were damaged by a large tornado Friday.
At the beginning of this month voters in both the Marquette Area Public School district and NICE Community School district overwhelmingly said yes to sinking funds.
Troopers from the Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post are requesting the assistance of the public to help identify a person of interest in a counterfeit money investigation.
The Detroit Red Wings Alumni team will face off against a team of Marquette County hockey talent with all proceeds benefiting the United Way of Marquette County’s Community Investment Fund.
The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community brought community and law enforcement together Thursday night as part of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women month.
The Gichigami Bonsai Guild focuses on teaching and learning the art of bonsai, they meet on the third Thursday of the month at the Peter White Public Library
Kathleen Wiley of Tahlequah, Oklahoma was arrested Tuesday night related to a kidnapping hoax. The Michigan State Police the group behind the fake crime was trying to raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous relatives.
May is National Biking Safety Month, and some experienced insiders from across Houghton County share advice for newcomers to the scene. This includes good preparation habits, proper clothing and gear, and pacing of growth.
Students from Marquette Senior, Negaunee, and Westwood High Schools gave the state Director for CTE a tour of their schools’ CTE programs and facilities.
Thunderstorms caused flooding and washout damage last week, which rendered the road impassable. Crews finished construction Thursday, and the road is now open to all traffic.
The new legislation will manage the disbursement of settlement funds as a result of opioid-related lawsuits and create the Opioid Advisory Commission to advance policy to prevent, treat, and support those with opioid use disorder.
Forsyth Township will get $342,000 and Ishpeming will get $663,000 for water system enhancement through Distribution System Materials Inventory development and Asset Management Plan updates.
Houghton County is preparing for the first Bridgefest since its two-year hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many old and new activities instore.