MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University held its Regional Police Academy graduation Friday, which saw 20 graduates who are set to work in 12 various law enforcement agencies across the entire Upper Peninsula. “It is amazing to see,” said training director Adam Maynard. “All of them ...

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has officially proclaimed Aug. 17-23 as Charitable Nonprofit Week in Michigan to celebrate the role nonprofits play in strengthening communities across the state. The Michigan Nonprofit Association has invited members and nonprofit partners to join them by ...

MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Road Commission has closed County Road 601 between Magnetic Avenue and County Road FP. This closure will remain in place until Sept. 2. No through traffic will be allowed to use County Road 601 between Magnetic Avenue and County Road FP during this ...

IRON MOUNTAIN – A recent Veterans Administration Compensation and Pension report noted there are about 27,000 veterans who reside in the 15 Michigan counties above the Mackinac Bridge with about 6,000 living in Marquette County alone. A significant percentage of these veterans rely on the VA ...

ESCANABA — When Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II — who is running for governor in 2026 — came to the Upper Peninsula State Fair last week for the special luncheon Thursday on Honored Citizens Day, he said people he spoke with kept bringing up a handful of key issues. “I’ve been to all ...