State News

Motorists heading to Marquette County may be delayed after another construction project gets underway later this month. The Michigan Department of Transportation will invest about $2.7 million to resurface 10.4 miles of US-41/M-28 from Westwood Drive to west of M-95 near Ishpeming. Work will include joint repairs, crack repairs and …

A new state panel is being created to recommend actions to ensure energy security for Upper Peninsula residents and to protect the Great Lakes from the Enbridge Line 5. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Friday that creates the UP Energy Task Force. “Our jobs, economy, and public health …

Abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected would be illegal under a bill introduced this week by State Senator Ed McBroom The Upper Peninsula Republican is seeking to include Michigan among several states that have recently passed restrictions on abortions. McBroom introduced a bill in the Michigan Senate Wednesday that …

The following press release was issued by NMU: Northern Michigan University has been named a Military Spouse-Friendly School by Viqtory, a company that connects veterans and spouses with civilian opportunities. NMU previously earned gold status from the company by ranking 6th among small public schools nationwide designated as 2019-20 Military …

MARQUETTE, MI (June 5, 2019) – UP Health System – Marquette recently announced that Debbie Wood, a Senior Cardiovascular Tech in the Cath Lab, has been recognized as the hospital’s 2019 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives …

The public is invited to enjoy a weekend of free fishing, off-roading, and entry into state parks this Saturday and Sunday. It’s one of the “Three Free” weekends presented by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources where Michigan residents and visitors can grab a fishing pole, ride the off-road trails …

The use of e-cigarettes continues to climb with sales to high school students jumping up 78 percent from 2017 to 2018. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a pair of bills into law Tuesday which clarify that it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes and other non-traditional nicotine products to minors. Whitmer went …

Veterans continue to commit suicide at an alarming rate. 321 active-duty service members took their own lives last year and about 20 veterans commit suicide every day. Congressman Jack Bergman took part in sending a letter to the Department of Defense and to the Department of Veterans Affairs expressing concerns …

Preliminary reports indicate 10 people lost their lives in eight separate traffic crashes during the 2019 Memorial Day holiday weekend in Michigan. In comparison, 19 people were killed in 15 fatal traffic crashes during the 2018 Memorial Day holiday weekend. Of the eight deadly crashes:Restraint use was unknown in five.Alcohol …

The following press release was issued by Range Bank: Wausau, WI – June 21, 2019 – River Valley Bank and IncredibleBank℠ has announced that Carrie Sukup has been appointed Senior Vice President – Controller. Her appointment is effective immediately. In her position, Sukup, who is also a CPA, will be responsible …