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Researchers studying why U.P. moose population isn’t growing

LANSING – After the great “moose lifts” in the 1980s, researchers were confident Michigan’s moose population would continue to grow, with a projection that the population could reach numbers in the thousands within 15 years. “It’s our responsibility as resource managers to focus ...

U.P. Amtrack rumor still getting attention

ESCANABA — The Delta County Board of Commissioners bucked a recent trend of counties passing resolutions for expanded Amtrack service into the Upper Peninsula, citing statements purportedly made by the railroad indicating it would never happen. “I put this on the agenda. … I’m not ...

Trooper struck investigating crash in Marquette Township

MARQUETTE – At approximately 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post responded to a personal injury crash on US-41 near Midway Dr. in Marquette Township. The preliminary investigation indicated that a vehicle driven by a 56-year-old male was traveling ...

CroFest coming to Calumet

CALUMET – The first ever CroFest is coming to Calumet this weekend. The festival is celebrating Slovenian and Croatian heritage and is free to attend, with events being held Saturday and Sunday. The festival comes as part of the Calumet’s sesquicentennial anniversary and the Calumet ...