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The cities of Houghton, Iron River, and Ironwood are some of the U.P. cities to receive some money.

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.

86-year-old Theresa Hough went missing in Gwinn Thursday around 4:30 p.m.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community brought community and law enforcement together Thursday night as part of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women month.

The city assessor says homeowners would see a one-percent increase in their taxes.

Officials say three civilians and three firefighters were injured.

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.

Peers and the general public were given a glimpse of the soon-to-be occupied home in Gaastra

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.

A citizen volunteer brought the idea to the board of light and power who was able to provide the space.

Police were told the man pointed a gun at a person and then at himself. He fired two shots while on the roof.

The Thunder Bay Inn is in the process of creating an internet teaching facility.

At Camp Nesbitt, south of Sidnaw, students received hands-on training with the vehicles from the non-profit MI-TRALE.

Bergman voted against the $28 million emergency spending bill for the FDA on Wednesday night.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed six bills into law to expand resources for victims of crimes, address the nursing shortage, and more.

It’s the first U.P. Honor Flight since 2019 and the first flight to have no WWII veterans.

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.

The bike playground at Tourist Park in Marquette offers a chance for riders to practice before heading out on the trails

Whitmer’s spokesperson says the specifics of eligibility will be negotiated with the Republican-led Legislature.

His trial is tentatively set for September.

The land is part of a 36-acre parcel known as the Mather B Site and runs parallel to the railroad tracks behind the Negaunee High School.

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.

The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is beginning its ‘Click It Or Ticket’ seatbelt enforcement campaign which lasts until June 5.

Representatives from Marquette and Hancock asked the commerce and tourism chair for taxes on short-term rentals this week.

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.

Absentee voting has been on the rise, especially since the pandemic began.

The Skandia Farmer's Market is back for it's second year with new vendors, live music and food