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Mystery solved: Elusive cougar cubs documented again in Michigan

By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Nine months after two cougar kittens were documented in the Upper Peninsula, a new trail camera photo indicates the elusive animals are still alive and living with their mother. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources verified a Dec. 6 ...

How to recycle your Christmas tree safely, responsibly in Michigan

If you went the real-tree route this Christmas, there are several ways to put those fragrant evergreens to use after the holiday season. They can be recycled into mulch, wildlife habitats and other useful things. Artificial trees, on the other hand, usually stick around longer than you’d ...

State reviews standards for music teachers

LANSING – The State Board of Education will review public comments on proposed new standards for Michigan’s music education teachers, the first update in more than two decades. Major changes include requiring educators to possess proficient levels of musicianship, which was not outlined ...

50 years ago, UP tried to break from Michigan

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) MARQUETTE — In a region where some root for the Green Bay Packers over the Detroit Lions, Wisconsin has often felt closer than ...

Look for challenging weather this weekend

MARQUETTE — Travel could be treacherous in the Upper Peninsula this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook affecting most of the region. Mixed precipitation is expected with total snow and sleet accumulations generally less than an inch. About 1 to 3 ...