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Ishpeming City Council looks to establish trucking route, businesses owners concerned about deliveries
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - Ishpeming is looking to designate where trucks can travel in the city, but business owners are concerned. One week ago, the Ishpeming City Council talked about truck traffic on Third Street, looking to designate approved routes through the city. However, at the meeting Owner of the...
44th annual Hiawatha Music Festival kicks off Friday
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Friday marks the official start of the 44th annual Hiawatha Music Festival. Happening all weekend festival goers can enjoy traditional music and activities for all ages. Volunteers are an integral part of the festival’s operation. Festival co-director Candice Blackstone-Larson says the festival requires hundreds of...
South Beloit’s Ross Robertson picks Northern Michigan University
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — One of the Stateline’s premier high school basketball players will be taking his skills to Northern Michigan once his high school career is complete. South Beloit’s Ross Robertson has indicated on his ‘X’ account that he has committed to Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. Robertson is a 6’8 center […]
MSP investigating crash of vehicle into Marquette Township building
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, MI— A vehicle crashed through a Marquette Township storefront Thursday. Michigan State Police from the Negaunee Post say it happened shortly after noon at CosmoProf. A 60-year-old Marquette woman tried to park her Lincoln sedan in front of the business, but troopers believe her brakes failed and the car smashed into the building.
Brake failure blamed for car that crashed into Marquette Township business
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WZMQ) – No injuries were reported after a vehicle crashed through a business in Marquette Township Thursday afternoon. Michigan State Police says it happened around 12:05 p.m. A 60-year-old woman from Marquette was attempting to park her vehicle in front of the Cosmoprof. MSP believes the brakes failed, sending the vehicle into the building.
UPDATE: Tourist Park beach reopens after E. coli prompted temporary closure
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – UPDATE 7/19/24: Tourist Park beach is now reopened after bacteria and E. coli prompted a brief closure Thursday. The city said water samples taken Thursday, July 18 showed bacteria levels were back to a safe level to reopen for swimming. The city will continue to...
California woman dies at McCarty’s Cove in U.P., investigation ongoing
MARQUETTE, MI -- An investigation is ongoing into how a California woman died Friday while at McCarty’s Cove, according to WLUC-6. Preliminary police reports say an “AED incident” led to the woman’s death, but did not share details on what exactly happened. An AED -- Automated...
Local election officials explain step-by-step guide to obtaining absentee ballots
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - As primary election day gets closer, election workers want to remind people that absentee ballots are now available. The City of Marquette said it has already passed out more than 3,000 absentee ballots. County Clerk Linda Talsma said people can obtain their ballot through their local jurisdiction.
Marquette Men's Basketball 2024-2025 Roster and Expectations
Kam Jones - Easily the best returning player from last season. This is Kam's team next year. In his junior season he averaged 17 ppg, 2.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and shot 50% from the field. He should be a Preseason All-American. Kam will need to continue his great scoring for Marquette to be successful next year. Kam continues to work on his defensive game and has gotten much stronger since last season. Kam will need to step up big next year if Marquette wants to compete and win games.
Annual Hiawatha Music Festival’s 44th opening night
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Hiawatha Music Festival put on by the Hiawatha Music Co-Op kicked off its opening night Friday at Tourist Park. The festival started at 7 p.m. with a square dance workshop followed by 3 bands performing throughout the night. The square dance workshop was accompanied...
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