State lawmakers including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer may be on to something in pursuing the goal of extending free pre-K to more Michigan families by 2027. Whitmer’s plan, which has enjoyed a modest measure of bi-partisan support, would make families with incomes up to 400% of the federal ...

The Marquette area is blessed with a good number of service organizations that, over the years, have become indespensible community advocates. One of those, the Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee, has been in action in recent days, working in an area they specialize in: ...

Lawmakers haven’t finalized the state budget, yet. That means there’s still time to let your lawmakers know what you want them to fight for. The state House and state Senate each has passed their version of an $80 billion budget, but the two chambers still have to meet to iron out their ...

This summer, a new technology-focused camp for girls will be taking place. Camp Infinity is the first of its kind in the area and is for girls entering grades 5-8 in the upcoming fall semester who have an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, commonly known as STEM. ...

The Marquette City Commission announced Monday that the city has applied to secure a one-time, $200,000 appropriation from the Michigan Department of Transportation which will be used to make improvements on bike lanes and paths around the area. The funding comes from the MDOT Shared Streets ...

Saturday marks the first day of June. As Yoopers, that (usually) means that winter is officially behind us, and the spring and summer projects begin. With that in mind, we’d like to remind our readers that there are rules in Michigan for those who are considering certain outdoor home ...