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Perfect weather as hundreds turn out for Stomp the Snow

IRON MOUNTAIN — Hundreds of participants came out to support the Stomp the Snow charity event Saturday. The fourth-annual lantern-lit family snowshoe event, organized by the local non-profit group Family Snowshoe Charity Association, took place at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron ...

Cold and snowy

HOUGHTON – The severe cold weather that began Sunday evening shows little chance of ending soon, according to Meteorologist Daniel Jablonski with National Weather Service Marquette of Negaunee. Jablonski said at this time, however, he is not willing to apply the term Polar Vortex to the ...

Today’s food distribution canceled

MARQUETTE — Today's Feeding America Western Michigan food distribution at the Berry Events Center hosted by the Rotary Club of Marquette is canceled due to cold weather. Club President Chuck Blakman explained, "The anticipated wind chill is expected to be -7°F at noon (today). In addition ...

Gas prices rise

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 15.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.94/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 21.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 18.0 cents per gallon lower ...

Session will focus on green U.P. energy

MARQUETTE — Did you know 375 megawatts of solar-powered electricity is permitted to be built in the Upper Peninsula by 2028? The rapidly changing energy system of the U.P. powers our homes and businesses. Where does it come from, Wisconsin or Michigan? Why does it cost so much? Why are there ...