Quiz Bowl teams from six Upper Peninsula high schools will face each other at Michigan Tech Saturday during the Fall Blizzard Bowl quiz bowl tournament. Following the success of last spring’s inaugural Blizzard Bowl, the fall version is again sponsored by the Center for Pre-College Outreach (CPCO), the Michigan Tech …
Read More »Step Into History Bike Ride Wednesday
The Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Western U.P. Health Department invite the public to a free group bike ride to historical points of interest tomorrow. The ride will take place from 6pm to 7pm and begin at Cross Country Sports on Oak Street in Calumet. The bike tour is …
Read More »MEDC Grant Funds Upcoming Lakeshore Drive Project
The City of Houghton has big plans for Lakeshore Drive. Those include completing some water system loops along that stretch, as well as replacing some older sewers in the area and putting in some storm sewer connections. The project will have several benefits to the community. Houghton City Manager Eric …
Read More »Colder & A Lot Of Snow This Winter
Bad news for Michiganders who don’t look forward to the winter season. AccuWeather releasing its annual outlook, with Meteorologist Bob Larson saying we can expect colder than average temperatures with above average snowfall. He says temps will be one-or-two degrees colder than average, but coming off of last year’s mild …
Read More »Yoga As A Cancer Treatment
You might want to spend time on a yoga mat if you’re dealing with a disease like cancer. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.
Read More »Automotive Sales Numbers Fall Short Of Last Year
Car and truck sales for September come in just behind the very strong September of 2015. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the numbers.
Read More »Most Eligible Voters In Michigan Have Registered To Vote
You have two more weeks to register to vote in November. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports the vast majority of eligible voters have done so.
Read More »Eagle To Be Released From Mackinac Bridge
Today’s the big day for Mighty Mac to be released from the iconic Mackinac Bridge. Jim Matthews explains.
Read More »$1 Million In Grants Going To Conservation Projects
Nearly $1 million in grants have been awarded to various conservation organizations across the state. The Michigan DNR says just under $934,000 will fund projects to enhance grassland complexes, winter deer complexes, forest openings and small game habitats. National Wild Turkey Federation near Oscoda is getting the largest piece of the …
Read More »NHL Preseason Game In Marquette
The National Hockey League is in Marquette this evening. After winning the Kraft Hockeyville USA 2016 contest for its hockey spirit and passion, the city gets to host an NHL pre-season contest between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette.
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