ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday evening, serving as a listening session for those who are for and against continuing to fluoridate the city’s water system. Each side, for fluoride or against fluoride, had 20 minutes to present their opinions and ...

MARQUETTE — Following the recent rainfall, elevated levels of bacteria, specifically E. Coli, have been detected at the Tourist Park swimming beach in Marquette. The beach has been closed to swimming until further notice. The city is collecting water samples daily and the beach will be ...

ESCANABA — The city of Escanaba has decided to postpone its annual fireworks display for a second time because of the risk of bad weather. The show scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at Ludington Park will not take place. The fireworks display was originally going to be held on Saturday, July 5. ...

NEGAUNEE — Raymond E. Carlson has been named the 2025 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year and will be honored with a ceremony at the U.P. State Fair in August. The Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year Committee announced Carlson’s award Thursday, recognizing his contributions to the ...

MARQUETTE — The Michigan State Police has presented former Negaunee Regional Communications Center emergency dispatcher Tyler Woodke with a Professional Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding service during a critical emergency in Houghton County on Saturday, Dec. 21. The award ...

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning Michigan residents about carfentanil, a potent fentanyl alteration that is reemerging in the unregulated drug supply and contributing to overdose deaths.  According to experts, carfentanil is a synthetic opioid. It ...