State News

One man is in critical condition following a crash in Schoolcraft County Thursday. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Manistique Outpost responded to the accident on M-77 just north of the Seney Refuge in Germfask Township shortly after 6:00pm. Upon arriving on scene, Troopers found the driver of the vehicle …

Michigan’s seat belt use rate climbed slightly higher this year. Recently released results from a statewide grant-funded observation study conducted by Michigan State University show an increase from 93.4 percent in 2018 to 94.4 percent. “Traffic safety programs like Click It or Ticket are meant to reduce traffic deaths and …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging the US Fish and Wildlife Service to abandon what she calls a “flawed” proposal on gray wolves. “The Service’s strategy to delist the gray wolf seems to be ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” said Nessel.  This is the 10th attempt …

Programs are available through the government to help potential homebuyers get a loan or assist in fixing up their current home. The three programs are Guaranteed Housing, Direct Housing, and Single Family Repair programs offered through USDA Rural Development. State Director Jason Allen says helping residents to own their own …

The following press release was issued by the UP State Fair: [Escanaba, Michigan – July 15, 2019] – The U.P. State Fair opens its gates Monday August 12th, at 5:00 PM, with reduced prices. Reduced admissions are just $5 for adults (13 and up), $3 for youth (6 to 12), …

The following press release was submitted by Aspirus: IRONWOOD, Mich. – Aspirus Ironwood’s Paula Chermside has been named among the nation’s “Top 70 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Becker’s Hospital Review is a leading health care industry publication with an audience of 20,000 high-level hospital leaders. …

The following press release was issued by River Valley Bank: Wausau, WI – July 17, 2019 – River Valley Bank and IncredibleBank announced today the promotion of Tim Parks, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to Vice President – Finance & Investment Officer. Parks assumes these duties effective immediately.   Tim began his …

The following press release was issued by the MDNR: A series of deer hunting regulations aimed at slowing the spread of chronic wasting disease were approved last week by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission at its regular monthly meeting in Lansing. The action came after a thorough review of the …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s fight to shut down the Enbridge Line Five Pipeline at the Straits of Mackinac is running into resistance from members of her own party. Six Democratic State Representatives have called on Nessel to allow construction of the proposed tunnel under the straits that would hold …

The State of Michigan is unveiling a new effort to raise awareness about sources of lead in homes. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has posted a new website, which contains information about lead in water, paint, soil, items and activities. The site will also stream a …