MARQUETTE — On Oct. 7, the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act was passed through the Michigan State Legislature, and went into effect on Jan. 1. This new law uses an additional tax on wholesale recreational marijuana to fund road repairs. “Specifically, CRFTA imposes an excise tax at the ...

MARQUETTE — The recent warm-up has done wonders in clearing ice and snow off of roadways. However, in the place of snow a new foe for drivers has emerged: potholes. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, “Potholes are created when snow and ice melt as part of Michigan's ...

STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN — It’s midmorning in late February, and Bruce Smith is regaling two ice fishing buddies when a tug on his line interrupts the story. “There we go!” he shouts as a shimmering 23-inch whitefish appears through a hole in the ice. “That’ll make a nice ...

MAPLE RIDGE TOWNSHIP — A five-month bridge reconstruction on the Osier-Rock cut-across — County Road 432, otherwise known as East Maple Ridge 37th Road — will make the portion over the Elm Creek branch of the Rapid River inaccessible to traffic. The suggested detour is 30 miles ...

ESCANABA — The fire that damaged the Harbor Tower, a 175-unit subsidized housing facility and tallest building in Escanaba, was likely caused by a lit cigarette or other smoking device, according to the Escanaba Department of Public Safety. In a Tuesday written statement, investigators ...

Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season starts April 1 and licenses are available for purchase now. They’re valid through March 31, 2027. Licenses can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and purchasing through the app. All ...