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Nobody claims ownership of $250K earmark for abandoned church in Michigan budget
(The Center Square) – A $250,000 earmark in the new Michigan state budget is raising concerns, with little information about its use beyond a building rehabilitation project. Event planner Tatiana Grant told the Detroit News she requested the funding to restore the St. Columba Episcopal Church, which has been closed since 2003. However, nonprofit Invest Detroit, which holds the grant funding, says there is no ownership agreement with Grant. The...
Study Says Worst Night Of Sleep For Michigan Residents Is This Week
Sleeping is easily one of the most important things in our lives right alongside food, water, shelter, clothing, and love. Although this may be an essential need in our lives, sleeping comes much easier to some than it does others. I am one of those people who struggles with sleeping, and it definitely catches up to me from time to time. Nonetheless, everybody has the environments they enjoy sleeping in which may contribute to their lack of sleep.
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
Digital license plates being pulled from market in Michigan
Michigan’s experiment with digital license plates is coming to an end, for now at least. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson earlier this month sent letters to about 1,700 drivers with digital license plates that they will have to go back to a standard metal plate at the time of their next registration.
GOP Michigan Senate contender backs key Trump trade priority
EXCLUSIVE — Former Rep. Mike Rogers, who is running for Senate, said he supports a proposal that would give the president power to impose reciprocal tariffs. Rogers, a Republican who served in Congress from 2001 to 2015, including as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, told the Washington Examiner during an interview that he supports […]
Wildcats High School Volleyball Camp held at PEIF
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – All Summer long, Northern Michigan is providing athletes an opportunity to attend sport camps of different varieties. This week, its been all about volleyball. NMU held a youth camp to begin the week, followed by a middle school camp, and Thursday was the start of...
Dead suspect in Hancock ATV crimes named, injured resident now home and recovering
HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - The now-dead suspect involved in Hancock’s politically motivated crimes over the weekend has been named. “The suspect was Joshua Kemppainen,” Hancock Police Chief Tamie Sleeman said. “Our law enforcement has had no contact with him prior to this.”. When asked, the police could...
Marquette’s Ore to Shore to celebrate 25 years
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette bikers are preparing to celebrate 25 years of Ore to Shore. The race takes place Aug. 10. Organizers expect the mountain bike epic to have 3,000 racers this year. Start the Cycle members prepared on Thursday with a practice ride. Volunteer Executive Director Laura MacDonald...
NMU wrestler to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Northern Michigan University wrestler Payton Jacobson punched his ticket to his first Olympic games in Paris. Jacobson earned his spot on Team USA in the 87-kilogram weight class for Greco-Roman wrestling. He won gold in the 2022 U-20 World Team Trials and silver in the 2023 Pan-Am championship. Now, the 21-year-old gets the chance to represent our state in the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Community concerns linger in regard to CAAM leadership
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Concerns remain regarding Community Action Alger Marquette (CAAM) leadership as community members expressed their opinions at the latest meeting on Thursday. CAAM said it is still working to resolve community concerns. The new board Chairperson Karen Kovacs said there is a plan in place to strengthen...
Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee hosts annual garden tour
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Gardeners had the opportunity to show off their hard work Thursday afternoon. The Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee (MBRC) held its 30th annual garden tours. The tour showcased five local gardens in Marquette and Harvey. Attendees visited the Bishop Baraga Association’s garden along with four private...
Blueberry bratwurst and bops: ACF UP Chapter visits Upper Michigan Today ahead of Blueberry Festival; LARC plays live music
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Upper Peninsula Chapter is serving up blueberry bratwurst at Marquette’s Blueberry Festival once again tomorrow!. ACF Chefs Eric Juchemich and Dave Cotanche join Tia Trudgeon on Upper Michigan Today to give her her first taste of the festival-exclusive treat. Plus,...
The spotlight is on the North Coast Dance Festival at the Forest Roberts Theatre tonight
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The North Coast Dance Festival takes the stage at NMU’s Forest Roberts Theatre tonight and tomorrow. The production runs for about an hour and starts at 7:30 p.m. It features a variety of dance styles with numbers from NMU’s CO/LAB Collective and professional dancers who’ve...
GLRC’s 17th Annual Run for Recovery to hold events across U.P. on July 31
L’ANSE, MARQUETTE, SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WJMN) – You can run for a cause next week at the Great Lakes Recovery Centers’ 17th Annual Run for Recovery. There will be three events that will take simultaneously across the Upper Peninsula, including L’Anse, Marquette, and Sault Ste. Marie. “This is basically a community event. That’s what […]
Feeding America food distribution set for Luce and Marquette counties Thursday
UPPER MICHIGAN, Mich. (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan has scheduled multiple food distribution events in the U.P. throughout the day Thursday. The first event for the mobile food pantry is located at the GCCP Dunlap Center, at 6545 M-123 in Newberry. Distribution begins at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The second event is at Grace Lutheran Church, at 558 W. M-35 in Gwinn. Distribution there starts at 4 p.m. Eastern time.
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