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Severe Weather Alert in Marquette, MI: Flooding Expected Early This Morning
Baraga, MI – A flood advisory is in effect until 5:30 a.m. EDT today for Baraga and Marquette counties in central Upper Michigan. Excessive rainfall is expected to lead to minor flooding, particularly in low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage. Residents are urged to remain cautious and avoid driving through flooded areas.
Marquette to commission bike path study through MDARD grant
MARQUETTE, MI— The City of Marquette has accepted a grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to plan for transportation infrastructure. A surge in pedestrians and the use of e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices has put pressure on the city’s existing multi-use paths. The $45,500 grant and local match will allow the city to hire a planning firm to look at existing transportation networks, streets, sidewalks, and trails to determine where improvements are most needed.
Marquette Choral Society kicks off Fall concert season
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette Choral Society’s Fall concert season started on Monday. The choir held its first rehearsal of the season. It’s performing John Rutter’s “Magnificat” with soprano Soloist Amanda Boundy this December, along with other winter-themed works. Conductor Erin Colwitz says if...
Blossom Bird Bubble Tea celebrates 3 years of community
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Monday marks the 3rd anniversary of Blossom Bird Bubble Tea. The Marquette tea shop celebrated with cake on Friday. The popular bubble tea shop has been a welcoming and safe space for students and members of the Marquette community. Co-owner Daniel Ball says the best part...
WBUP and WJMN combine, rebrand and expand local newscasts in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (August 26, 2024) – Two Marquette local news stations will soon combineresources, rebrand under a unified local news brand and expand local news coverage in the area. Starting September 9, My UP News will offer 20 hours of live, local news per week across the stations including: Morgan Murphy Media’s WBUP was previously […]
Potawatomi Tribe becomes first in Wisconsin to win self-governance in transportation needs
The Forest County Potawatomi Community just became the first tribe in Wisconsin and the fourth tribe in the country to win autonomy in deciding its transportation needs. Tribal officials signed the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program compact with the U.S. Department of Transportation this month at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino in Milwaukee. ...
Jackson Civil War Muster returns for largest living history event in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -It’s billed as the largest living history event in the state and the longest-running Civil War event in the Midwest. Last weekend, the Jackson Civil War Muster returned for its 37th year. The muster, open to people of all ages, draws 15,000 to 20,000 fans from throughout Michigan, Canada, and places as far away as Sweden.
Monroe, Michigan’s Spirit Halloween Was State’s First Phar-Mor
When you think of malls, I hope you're old enough to remember when they were bustling centers of commerce, societal evolution, and culture. Monroe, Michigan's Mall of Monroe, was no exception when it opened in 1988 (known as the Frenchtown Square Mall), it boasted an imposing lineup of anchor stores: Sears, Elder Beerman, Hills, JC Penney, and the state's first-ever location for the discount pharmacy chain Phar-Mor.
ALERT: Dangerous Virus Confirmed in Michigan
This year in Michigan, we've seen several mosquito-borne illnesses pop up. Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) was detected earlier this year in mosquitoes over in Saginaw County. A deceased falcon near Detroit recently tested positive for the West Nile virus, prompting health officials to urge Michigan residents to be cautious as cases rise.
Extreme Heat Closes Many Southwest Michigan Schools
Just as school gets started, Tuesday's expected 105-degree heat index closes many schools throughout Southwest Michigan. The Kalamazoo area is expecting a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 95 and a heat index of 105 degrees. Evening thunderstorms could be severe but will cool things down a bit. In the meantime, the temperatures will be dangerous and should be taken seriously. With that being said, many local schools have either shortened their hours of operation or completely closed today. Here's what we know so far, but you should check your email and/or your school's official website to get the most updated information. We gathered the following info from WWMT News Channel 3 and Fox 17.
In small towns, even GOP clerks are targets of election conspiracies
PORT AUSTIN, Mich. — Deep in the thumb of Michigan’s mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula, Republican election officials are outcasts in their rural communities. Michigan cities already were familiar with the consequences of election conspiracy theories. In 2020, Republicans flooded Detroit’s ballot counting center looking for fraud. Democratic and Republican election officials faced an onslaught of threats. And conservative activists attempted to tamper […]
Beat the heat: Where to stay cool in Mid-Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As hot weather moves through Michigan, many parts of Mid-Michigan have cooling centers available to those who need them. Community centers in Lansing act as cooling centers for people without access to air conditioning. All Lansing community centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 10...
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