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A Macomb County woman was killed Tuesday night in a snowmobile crash north of Newberry. Luce County sheriff’s deputies say the 55-year-old Chesterfield woman was trying to cross M-123 when she pulled into the lane of a northbound vehicle that was not able to avoid her. The crash threw the …

A new competitive art scholarship has been established at Finlandia University. The Elsa Brule Scholarship will award $2,000 to one incoming freshman or transfer student majoring in Art Therapy or Graphic Design. The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years at Finlandia by maintaining a grade point average …

Teens with a talent for painting drawing or any other form of art each year earn the chance to spend a week on the sunny summer shores of Isle Royale. Every year the Teen Artist Exploration program invites two teens to the national park to backpack, canoe, and capture the …

With the most recent winter storm has finished up, and safety while traveling in the Upper Peninsula is at the forefront of many minds. Michigan State Police troopers experience the same white out conditions on the roads as other drivers, and are always willing to lend a helping hand to …

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Grand Rapids: GRAND RAPIDS – Barry Croft Jr., 47, of Bear, Delaware, was sentenced today to 235 month (19 years 7 months) in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to kidnap the Governor of Michigan, conspiracy to use weapons of …

The federal government has reauthorized funding for the new lock under construction at Sault Ste. Marie. The $3.2 billion allowance is contained in the Water Resources Development Act, which was signed by President Biden Friday.  The original allocation for construction of the lock was set at $922 million in 2018. …

Update to Marquette: The victim of last night’s fatal pedestrian/vehicle has been identified as 42 year-old Brandon Howard of Gwinn. Marquette Police identified the driver of the vehicle as 50 year-old Albert Nesberg. One person was killed in a car-pedestrian crash in Marquette last evening. Marquette police officers were called …

From the U.S. Attorney’s office in Grand Rapids: A Michigan man was sentenced today to 16 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to kidnap the Governor of Michigan and conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction against persons or property. Adam Fox, 39, of …

Michigan suffered its second snowmobile fatality of the season yesterday, and state officials are encouraging safety on the trails. 55-year-old Greg Longbrake of Elkhart, Indiana, was killed when his sled struck a tree in Wexford County. Investigators say excessive speed appears to have been a factor in the crash.  On …

Health officials are urging caution when it comes to shoveling the generous amounts of snow that fall over Christmas weekend. Aspirus Director of Regional Therapy Services Jeff Baril notes that shoveling can be hazardous for your back, shoulder and arm muscles, and for your heart. Injuries are also caused when …