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Public Health officials have launched a new public education campaign, aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, so the state can safely reopen. “Spread Hope, Not COVID” is a collaboration of over 50 of Michigan’s leaders for healthcare, tourism, manufacturing and faith based organizations and is led by Michigan’s Department …

Were wolf pups born on Isle Royale? All fingers point toward “Yes.” Data from GPS collars and images from remote cameras suggest pups were born in 2019 and 2020, although an exact number of pups has yet to be determined. Liz Valencia, Isle Royale Media Coordinator. Wolves were first relocated …

Representative Greg Markkanen has introduced legislation aimed at improving child care access for U.P. families.  The state has seen a steady decline in the number of in-home child care facilities and Markkanen believes easing restrictions on them will help. In a press release, Markkanen went on to say “To run …

The Western Upper Peninsula has 34 new COVID-19 cases since last Thursday, the bulk of those from Houghton County. This from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Houghton County has 26 new cases, along with six new probable cases and one recovery. Baraga County has one new positive, two new …

Inmates took over a housing unit at the Upper Peninsula’s Chippewa Correctional Facility last night, and held it til approximately 4am this morning. No injuries to staff were reported, however the unit suffered extensive damage, according to MDOC spokesman Chris Gautz. The problem started after a fight broke out between …

Another school year is underway and 31 Backpacks has been  busy preparing hygiene products and weekend meals for the area’s less fortunate students. Area school districts have been gathering information during the 1st week of school, and will now report current numbers to Founder, Laurel Maki. Volunteers will then assemble …

The Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force will host a meeting today, discussing the electric utilities that serve the U.P. along with an overview of the region’s energy landscape. After the presentation, time will be allotted for public comments. The meeting starts at 10am, and information to join is here.  To …

With seven weeks before the November general election, absentee ballot requests have topped the number of requests from August’s primary election. Requests from 2.1 million Michiganders have been sent in, topping the total of two million ballots requested for this past August’s primary election. The 2.1 million requests has broken …

Great Lakes water levels remain high, as Fall storms approach. This from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District. John Allis, Corps spokesman, urged residents who were affected by high water last year, to prepare similar impacts or even worse. Allis went on to say even though lake levels …

Flu vaccines are now available for veterans enrolled in VA healthcare at their regularly scheduled VA appointments. Veterans can also take advantage of drive-up flu shot clinics at Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin VA Clinics. If you’re in the Iron Mountain area, you can stop by the Oscar G. Johnson …