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Michigan BEWARE: Sophisticated Microsoft Outage Related Scam
Just a few days ago most of the world came to a screeching halt as one of the largest internet outages the world has ever seen affected many parts of the world. Banks, hospitals, airports, and more were all severely affected leaving people stranded and in danger. The outage was later attributed to an update made by the global cybersecurity company, CrowdStrike.
ALERT-Popular Snack Recalled In Michigan May Cause Severe Illness
Many Michigan residents have a favorite go-to snack for a quick bite to hold them over until the next meal. And making sure our snacks contain nutritious ingredients that keep us healthy is a top priority. But there's one snack that could do more harm than good and it's recently been recalled in Michigan as it could cause severe sickness.
Gretchen Whitmer is all-in on EVs. But state’s fleet is almost all gas powered
Gretchen Whitmer wants the state’s own car and light-truck fleet to convert to zero-emission vehicles by 2033. The state only had 10 EVs when a plan to reach 100% was released in early June. Funding remains an issue, with $1 million per year planned and the rest unbudgeted and...
Harper says canceled US Senate debate was ‘sham,’ slams Slotkin for avoiding him before primary
Calling it a “sham,” Detroit Democrat Hill Harper has pushed back against assertions that a previously planned debate with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) was canceled because of demands he made. Harper and Slotkin are vying for the Democratic nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat in the...
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
Flivver Fest returns to Kingsford
KINGSFORD, Mich. (WLUC) - Kingsford Flivver Fest returned for its 9th year on Friday. Last year’s Kingsford Centennial put a break on the annual event. The festival has food, drinks, live music and a fireworks show on Saturday. Gates opened at 3:00 p.m. on Friday and will open at...
Keweenaw County board votes to add zoning millage to November ballot
EAGLE RIVER, Mich. (WLUC) - The Keweenaw County Board made pivotal decisions Friday morning about how it will move forward with its plan to re-zone the county after the zoning administrator leaves. Among them is the addition of a millage proposal to the November ballot. “I make a motion,” Keweenaw...
"Japanese Treasures" exhibit celebrates the 45th anniversary of the sisterhood between Marquette and Higashiomi
Marquette has a special relationship with Higashiomi, Japan; they are sister cities. 45 years later, a new art exhibit will celebrate that relationship. "Japanese Treasures" is the name of an exhibit that celebrates the 45th anniversary of the sisterhood between Marquette and Higashiomi, with art, artifacts, and memories from the private collection of Marquette Area Sister City Partnership members. The exhibit will be displayed in August at Wintergreen Hill Gallery on Third Street in Marquette, with an opening reception on Wednesday, July 31st. Jacob Darner curates the exhibit.
Marquette County working to improve air service at Sawyer Regional Airport
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette County organizations are ramping up efforts to improve air service. Passengers have experienced ups and downs at the Sawyer Regional Airport since the pandemic. “We all know that flying in and out of Marquette can be frustrating because of the limitation on flights but surprisingly...
The U.P.’s last drive-in: Highway 2 Community Theater in Manistique
MANISTIQUE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Manistique is home to one of only a few drive-in movie theaters left in the state of Michigan—and the only one in the Upper Peninsula. The original Highway 2 Drive-In opened in 1953, becoming the Cinema 2 in the ’70s. In 2001, the drive-in shut down.
Airstream owners to gather for Mischief in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Airstreams are set to take over Gitche Gumee RV Park and Campground. The Wisconsin-U.P. Airstream Club is hosting Mischief in Marquette Aug. 1-4. The RV rally brings in Airstream owners from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and across the U.P. Attendees will spend the weekend exploring the area, seeing...
Blueberry Festival celebrates milestone year
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Summer sun and bunches of blueberries were on full display for an annual Marquette event. The 25th annual Blueberry Festival hosted live music, dozens of vendors and fresh blueberries. Specialty products like blueberry beer and blueberry pizza were available. Marquette DDA Business Outreach and Promotions Director Mike Bradford said it is an achievement to make it to 25 years.
Swim Teal Lake event benefits kids with Type 1 diabetes
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Swimmers can take on Teal Lake to benefit kids with diabetes. The 21st year of Swim Teal Lake: Benefit for Diabetes occurs on Saturday morning. Participants can swim a quarter mile or 2.25 miles. This started as a fundraiser for the U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network. This...
Dog lost year ago at Tahquamenon Falls campground finally caught 50 miles away
PARADISE, MI – A dog that went missing at Tahquamenon Falls State Park more than a year ago has finally been located and captured. Park officials shared the happy news on Friday after a local woman, Deanna Suggitt, and professional dog catcher confirmed they had secured the dog, Barley, after months of effort.
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