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Michigan eyes extended Reconnect eligibility for tuition-free college
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration is hoping to extend expanded eligibility for the Michigan Reconnect program through at least the end of this year, a state official said Wednesday. The program provides access to tuition-free college for adults without a college degree. As launched in 2021, eligibility was...
Manhunt For Michigan Fugitives: U.S. Marshals Offer $25,000 Reward
Get involved in the hunt for two Michigan fugitives on the U.S. Marshals Most Wanted list. Help bring these dangerous criminals to justice!. There is currently a $25,000 reward for a Grand Rapids man and a Melvindale, Michigan woman who is wanted for horrific Michigan murders. Trigger Warning: this article details graphic violence.
Another Business Files Bankruptcy, 2 Store Closures in Michigan
Don't look now, but yet another national business finds itself closing dozens of stores across the country after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. From Big Lots to Rite-Aid, JoAnn Fabrics to Bed, Bath, and Beyond, several stores have had to watch as their locations across the country close down. These businesses have all had to make the difficult decision for one reason or another, but now another business finds itself in a similar situation.
Some Michigan cities haven’t been scorching hot this year, 90-degree days show it
If we look at the number of hot days this summer, some Michigan cities haven’t had many hot days. A few cities are near normal on 90-degree days. Here’s a quick tally. There are several ways to evaluate whether a summer has been hot or not. The benchmark way is to take the daily temperature for the three months of summer. This is what NOAA and the National Weather Service use to compare this summer to all other summers. This metric can be a little deceiving in some years because we can have warm mornings and make the summer seem warm. On the other hand a very dry pattern for a few weeks can also make deceiving summer temperature totals. Dry air heats up quickly during the day and cools quickly at night.
Dems tell Michigan DNC delegates they get the Great Lakes State
Leaders from coast to coast on Tuesday told Michigan’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that they understand the Midwest. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is familiar with the political importance of organized labor as she grew up in a union family. “I know that’s where the power is because I […]
International organization pushes for faster water quality tests in Michigan lakes
(CBS DETROIT) - The International Joint Commission, a collaboration between the United States and Canada, calls for more precise water testing in Michcigan lakes. Reports from the commission show that Michigan's water testing could be improved. "Sometimes, unfortunately, today's beach closure or advisory is based on yesterday's water quality problem," said Allison Voglesong Zejnati, public affairs specialist with the commission.The International Joint Commission reports that last year, about 200 of the 600 beaches in Michigan were monitored for bacteria. Much of that testing looks for indicators of contaminants rather than individual bacteria. The commission wants to see more precise testing...
Anchor Church hosting back to school Open Drawer event
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A U.P. church is helping families in need ahead of the start of the school year. Anchor Church is hosting its Open Drawer event on Saturday. The church hosts the event to give out free school supplies and clothes for families who need them. The event will have clothes for all ages from baby to adult and school supplies for every grade level.
Gwinn man faces fraud charges
Forsyth Township, MI - A Gwinn man has been arrested on charges of defrauding multiple Forsyth Township clients. According to the WLUC-TV6 website, 48-year old Michael Alan Sivula is accused of taking money from three separate victims for saunas and repair jobs that he did not follow thru on. He faces three counts of false pretenses of $1,000 but less than $20,000 and two counts of using computers to commit a crime. Sivula will appear in Marquette County District Court on August 29th for a probable cause conference and again on September 5th for a preliminary hearing.
HarborFest 2024 Kickoff With Summer Strings @ 6:30pm
Marquette, MI – The iconic (and free) HarborFest of Marquette, Michigan is a go! Today, August 22nd at 6:30pm the Marquette Symphony Summer Strings opens the festival for the weekend. They’ll be playing until 8:30pm, offering relaxing and classical styles of elegant sound. While they play their song, you can get the lay of the land for the weekend. Find your favorite spot to set up your blankets, chairs, parasols, and whatever else. Then, you’ll have a chance to find yourself a meal! Remember, for any and all information on HarborFest, simply visit the website, here.
Marquette therapy dog to have specialty beer named after her
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – Kognisjon Bryggeri and the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) are partnering up once again for the “Name a Beer After Your Pet” fundraising event. Beginning in 2016, Kognisjon has live auctioned “Name a Beer After Your Pet” at the UPAWS Annual Cause for Paws event. Over $20,000 has been raised […]
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