IRONWOOD — The Michigan State Police (MSP) is partnering with Gogebic Community College to offer a free Law Enforcement Career Academy June 7-12. Open to individuals aged 16 and older, the career academy is designed for those curious about careers in law enforcement. It will take place at ...

LANSING — The Upper Peninsula’s not seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 6.6% in February, down from 7.1% in January and 8% in February 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget. “Michigan regional jobless rate ...

MARQUETTE — On Thursday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported a slight decrease in fire danger across the Upper Peninsula as a result of cooler temperatures and light precipitation. On Wednesday, the Michigan DNR had classified fire risk as high in the western peninsula due to ...

ESCANABA — A man charged with killing his coworker last August has been sentenced in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court. Kaw Tung, 38, pleaded no contest in January to one count of homicide – murder in the second degree. In exchange for Tung’s plea, the Delta County Prosecutor’s ...

CHASSELL — The Chassell Country Western Show is fast approaching with the Chassell Band seeking donations to make its music program possible. The Lightning Ridge Band will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Funds raised from the show will go toward the ...

Houghton — The City of Houghton will implement a new traffic pattern on East Lakeshore Drive as construction progresses on the Gateway project, which includes the new bank building and the upcoming condo development. The bank structure is well underway, and foundation work for the condos is ...