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Michigan plots ‘drone zone’ to test package delivery tech of the future
Michigan plans to set up a new drone corridor in a rural area between Alpena and Graying by spring. Move comes as FAA appears closer to allowing drones to fly out of the sight of a pilot, which would drastically expand commercial options. The new initiative follows nearly $25 million...
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden In Michigan
Every so often someone makes a mistake that turns out to be beneficial for a handful of people but most of the time, mistakes mean problems. If you work for the US Mint or the Us government than yes, you may feel like some of these mistakes are your problems but if you're like the rest of us who don't, this mistake is like a dream come true. Mistakes that are committed by the US Mint come with a hefty price tag.
Critter Chaos in Michigan: Fur and Feather Related Power Outages
Welcome to Michigan--a state known for its majestic freshwater Great Lakes, cherry blossoms, automotive innovation, and...squirrel-induced power outages. Yep, you read that right. Not a year goes by in the Mitten State that residents aren't plunged into darkness, without heat or air, cable TV, or internet because a critter decided to explore a power station.
5 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories going into Labor Day weekend
There are five Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of the long holiday weekend that’s widely considered the unofficial end of summer. MLive Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa’s four-day Labor Day weekend forecast calls for one day of real beach weather: Saturday. Saturday is expected to be dry and warm across the state.
Trump visits Michigan, says he wants to make IVF treatment free for families
Former President Donald Trump says that, if he wins a second term, he wants to make IVF treatment free for families, but did not detail how he would fund it or how it would work. "I'm announcing today in a major statement that under the Trump administration, your government will pay for — or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for — all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said at an event in Michigan. "Because we want more babies, to put it nicely."The announcement comes as Trump has been under intense criticism from Democrats for his role...
Trump Falsely Claims, ‘You’re Allowed to Execute the Baby’ in Six States
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that some Democratic states allow people to “execute” babies. Speaking at a campaign rally in Michigan on Thursday, the Republican presidential nominee re-told one of his favorite whoppers, but this time invoked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate.
Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff tells Michigan voters not to be distracted by ‘name calling’
KENTWOOD, MI - Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Hon. Gina Raimondo, former governor of Rhode Island, visited the Grand Rapids community Thursday morning to talk Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to create an “Opportunity Economy.”. The visit to Broadleaf Brewery & Spirits in Kentwood marks Emhoff’s third campaign-related...
Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center celebrates 125 years of NMU with new exhibit
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – As Northern Michigan University celebrates 125 years since its establishment, a new exhibit is open to learn about the university’s history. The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center’s latest exhibit is called, “Northern Tapestry: 125 Years of Stories.” The exhibition explores the unusual, unknown, odd and sometimes challenging experiences that have helped make […]
UP labor organizations to host annual Negaunee Labor Day celebration
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Two U.P. labor organizations are working together to host a Labor Day celebration in Negaunee on Monday. The Marquette Alger Community Labor Council and the U.P. Regional Labor Federation are hosting the 35th annual Labor Day Festival. The festivities will begin with a parade at the corner of Tobin and Iron Streets in downtown Negaunee.
Settlement reached in lawsuit filed by former Iron Mountain police officer against city
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - The lawsuit filed by a former Iron Mountain Police officer against the department and the City of Iron Mountain has been dismissed after the parties reached a settlement. Former IMPD Officer Teresa Williams filed the suit on Feb. 13, 2023 in the U.S. District Court...
MAPS principals help you get ready for the first day of school; John OConnor plays live music on Upper Michigan Today
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - It’s the final weekend of summer for many students in the U.P. Marquette Area Public Schools is among the districts starting after Labor Day. MAPS’s elementary school principals join Tia Trudgeon and Justin Van’t Hof on Upper Michigan Today to share updates about this school year and practical advice for parents to set their children up for success.
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