State News

The Summit Lake Fire continues to grow. On Tuesday the National Forest Service reported an update to the incident, noting that forty-five additional acres have burned in the blaze. The fire grew most southwest toward the wilderness boundary around Evergreen Lake. Crews began dropping air tankers, called Firebosses, to stop …

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announces new charges have been filed against multiple defendants accused in a money laundering and sextortion scheme. On Friday the FBI, with the District Court of Western Michigan Attorney Mark Totten, announced multiple new defendants have been charged in a sextortion case that led to …

Upper Peninsula State Bank proudly announces a move into downtown Houghton. Last week the city of Houghton approved a purchase sale agreement for property at 902 College Avenue. The sale will develop commercial and mixed-use space in the location and adjacent lot area. Following the city’s approval Upper Peninsula State …

After a decade of incredible and hard work to lift the copper country copper shores will take a moment to recognize its accomplishments. This weekend the community health foundation plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary during a special evening of black tie attire. In 2014 Copper Shores, at the time …

Maybe the bear rolled over early this winter. Heikinpaiva will arrive on the streets of Hancock starting tomorrow. While many events have been taking place ahead of the festival. Tomorrow is the big day, with the parade, markets, Spiral Dance polar plunge and so much more. But before the parade …

Marquette County’s Road Commissioner has tossed his hat in the ring for Michigan’s 109th house district. Earlier this week Marquette Road Commissioner Randy Girard announced at a Marquette township council meeting his intent to run for the 109th district in the 2024 Democratic Primary election. Girard cited recent legislative action …

District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas issued a ruling on Friday, suspending the FDA’s 23 year old approval of the common abortion pill, Mifepristone. He has paused his ruling for 7 days so the federal government can appeal. US State Senator for Michigan, Gary Peters, released …

For the first time, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned a turkey in advance of Thanksgiving. Yesterday, she issued the stay of execution to a 16-week-old tom from the Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary in Grand Ledge, a nonprofit rescue farm run by Bob and Victoria Worthy. Whitmer also christened the …

Eight of the 10 candidates for the Republican gubernatorial nomination met for a debate in Oakland County last night. Frontrunner James Craig was not among them. He withdrew, citing a previous commitment. Donna Brandenburg was the other missing candidate.  The event remained relatively low key, with most of the criticism …

Michigan voters will have a chance to relax the state’s strict legislative term limits in the November election. In a surprise move yesterday, both the state House and Senate passed resolutions that will allow the proposal to be placed on the ballot without the need for supporters to turn in …