LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to prevent the spread of measles after a number of cases were identified in Washtenaw County and neighboring Monroe County.  Seven measles cases have been recorded in Washtenaw ...

SAULT STE. MARIE — A woman once considered Chippewa County’s “most wanted” was recently sentenced for fleeing the state in 2024 after facing a drug charge. Shannon Kay Davis, 46, of Kincheloe was sentenced on March 31 alongside her attorney, Jennifer J. France, by Judge James P. ...

MARQUETTE — The number of people buying fishing licenses has trended upward in Michigan.  According to data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 1.2 million customers bought fishing licenses in 2025, up 5.8% percent from 2015, when there were 1.1 million customers. “It’s ...

MARQUETTE — At 7 tonight, snowboarder and Olympian Nick Baumgartner will make a speaking appearance at Kaufman auditorium in Marquette. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors, $10 for Northern Michigan University students with ID and $10 for children. “This year's Spring ...

HOUGHTON — On Monday, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team arrested a 35-year-old Houghton County man for charges relating to conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, illegal possession of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine and maintaining a drug house/vehicle. Through ...

ISHPEMING — The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and the International Skiing History Association will hold their annual gathering in Utah on Wednesday through Saturday. The event boasts 12 gatherings across four days and features on snow tours, receptions, apres parties and music ...