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Firearms are still allowed inside Michigan’s capitol building, for now. Michigan’s Capitol Commissioners failed to pass a pair of proposals, which would’ve banned or at least limited firearms inside the capitol building. This past April, armed protesters entered the capitol building to protest Governor Whitmer’s COVID-19 shutdowns. No one was …

A lease agreement between Richmond Township in Marquette and Michigan’s DNR has been signed, allowing the DNR to go ahead with construction of a public shooting range. The range, with an estimated $800,000 price tag, will be located west of Marquette, off M 35 along the Goose Lake Access Road, …

Michigan’s Department of State has launched the Democracy MVP Varsity Challenge, targeting high school varsity athletes to recruit election workers for the upcoming November 3rd election. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said “Democracy is a team sport, and we know our student athletes are up to the challenge.” Any high …

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 …