It’s apparent that Michiganders are fired up for this year’s election cycle. Close to 315,000 more votes were cast this year, as opposed to 2016. On the democrat side, former Vice President Joe Biden won big, defeating Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders by a 16 point margin. President Trump won handily …

Finlandia University has received $47,589 from the Michigan Department of State Police geared toward sexual assault prevention and technology upgrades. The University will use these funds to add a new camera security system as well as an RFID card access system and enhance campus LED lighting in Finlandia Hall. Michigan’s …

Bipartisan Legislation introduced by Senator Gary Peters, has been signed into law. The payment Integrity Act of 2019, was passed in hopes of eliminating wasteful government spending and improperly documented payments. Senator Peters said this regarding the new law, “Michiganders work hard for their money – and they deserve to …

Today is Michigan’s 2020 Presidential Primary Election. I stopped by the Polling Station on Gundlach Road,  to get a feel for what’s bringing voters out to the polls today. I spoke with Tim Scarlett of Houghton, and he was happy to get out and vote. Houghton City Clerk Ann Vollrath …

Governor Whitmer has ordered Michigan flags be flown at half staff today, to honor the memory of Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Thomas, who passed away on February 29th, at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Thomas served in the Michigan National Guard and completed tours in the Desert Storm campaign as …

The State of Michigan is looking for motorcycle enthusiasts who want to share their passion. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is looking for people who wish to become certified motorcycle safety class instructors. If you’re an experienced motorcyclist, who enjoys working with people, you’re invited to apply. Complete details and …

The U.P. Regional Blood Center is hosting a blood drive today from 2p-6pm at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L’Anse. They are in need of O negative, A negative and B negative blood types. The U.P. Regional Blood Center serves 13 hospitals in the Upper Peninsula. If you can, please …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has now jumped into the Coronavirus fight. They are taking steps to prevent an outbreak, which has seen dramatic increases in confirmed cases in the US, over the last week. Health Officer Cathryn Beer said “Strong prevention efforts are our best defense against this …

Today is Michigan’s Presidential Primary Election, however, there’s more to the ballot than just people seeking the presidency. Several townships in the Copper Country have various millage proposals including in Baraga County, a Covington Township Recreation Proposition along with an Ambulance and Fire Proposition. L’Anse Township seeks a renewal for …

March is here, and that means it’s time to renew your watercraft registration. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, is urging watercraft owners to renew their registrations online, or at a self service kiosk. In addition to convenience and saving time, Michigan’s new user friendly self serve stations are getting rave …