State News

A fire in the city of Ishpeming has claimed the life of a dog. The Ishpeming Fire Department was dispatched to the residence on Bank Street at 12:47am Saturday. A neighbor reportedly saw the smoke and flames coming from the home and called 911.  The only resident of the home …

A 32-year-old man was found dead in a parked car Thursday in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in Iron Mountain. The Iron Mountain Fire and Police Departments received a call of an unresponsive male subject in a parked car. The cause of death is being determined pending autopsy results, …

The following press release was issued by the Beacon House: “The Wizard” Captain Keith Colburn to head up Fish & Chips Events on Lake Superior and Marquette Golf Club June 19, 2019 – Captain Keith Colburn from the popular reality show, “The Deadliest Catch,” will be in Marquette on June …

Below average temperatures continue across the state, leading to cooler water temperatures here in the Upper Peninsula. The National Weather Service in Marquette says a lack of sunshine statewide has been making an impact. “If we look right now, obviously it has been cool since we came through the spring …

June 19th is officially recognized as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan following a proclamation Tuesday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Juneteenth commemorates the day when slavery was abolished in the United States. “Juneteenth is an important day throughout our nation and Michigan is proud to take part in recognizing the bravery …

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) are researching a new way to collect bridge condition data. The 3-D optical bridge evaluation system (3DOBS) uses a vehicle-mounted camera and software to supplement traditional inspections. Here, the device is about to collect data on the northbound …

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will host two online public meetings Monday, June 17, 1-2 p.m. EST (Register Here) or Tuesday, June 18, 6-7 p.m. EST (Register Here) to inform the public about the Aquila Back Forty Mine applications and permitting process. The proposed project would …

Two people are facing possible drunk driving charges after a pair of crashes in Marquette County. A Trooper from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post responded to a traffic crash on M-35 near County Road ML in Richmond Township shortly before 7:00am on Saturday.  Prior to arriving on scene, Marquette …

The following press release was issued by Communications Director John Fee from the Catholic Diocese of Marquette: Bishop John Doerfler’s statement on support of Houle sainthood cause It is an occasion of great joy in the Diocese of Marquette to receive the (unanimous) support of the U.S. bishops in the …

UP Health System—Marquette has a new interim CEO. Veteran healthcare leader Jerry Dooley has been a part of the Duke LifePoint and LifePoint Health teams for more than a decade, serving as interim CEO for hospitals across the nation that are experiencing a leadership transition. He was chosen as the …