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Keweenaw County may scrap zoning to fund a deputy
More than 100 Keweenaw County residents packed a Mohawk gymnasium to debate whether the county should eliminate its zoning department to fund a sheriff's deputy, with the board set to pick a final-vote date at its Wednesday meeting.
Community
Lakenenland trail extension nears completion in Chocolay
The Iron Ore Heritage Trail's 4.3-mile Lakenenland Extension through Chocolay Township is wrapping up final construction the week of Sept. 14, adding ADA-accessible parking, a bike rack and interpretive panels to the $450,000 trail upgrade.
Local Government
Keweenaw County may scrap zoning to fund a deputy
More than 100 Keweenaw County residents packed a Mohawk gymnasium to debate whether the county should eliminate its zoning department to fund a sheriff's deputy, with the board set to pick a final-vote date at its Wednesday meeting.
Local Government
Keweenaw County may scrap zoning to fund a deputy
More than 100 Keweenaw County residents packed a Mohawk gymnasium to debate whether the county should eliminate its zoning department to fund a sheriff's deputy, with the board set to pick a final-vote date at its Wednesday meeting.
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Keweenaw County may scrap zoning to fund a deputy
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Community
Lakenenland trail extension nears completion in Chocolay
The Iron Ore Heritage Trail's 4.3-mile Lakenenland Extension through Chocolay Township is wrapping up final construction the week of Sept. 14, adding ADA-accessible parking, a bike rack and interpretive panels to the $450,000 trail upgrade.
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Keweenaw County may scrap zoning to fund a deputy
More than 100 Keweenaw County residents packed a Mohawk gymnasium to debate whether the county should eliminate its zoning department to fund a sheriff's deputy, with the board set to pick a final-vote date at its Wednesday meeting.
Local Government
Dickinson County to take over Gogebic County's 911 calls
The Dickinson County Board of Commissioners voted Monday, Sept. 14 to take over as Gogebic County's primary 911 dispatch center starting Oct. 1, shifting emergency call handling away from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Regional Dispatch Center.
Local Government
Escanaba's Ludington Street reopens after $18.9M rebuild
Escanaba's Ludington Street reopens Wednesday, Sept. 16, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and marching band procession, ending a two-year, 16-block infrastructure overhaul funded largely by an $18.9 million state grant that replaced 130-year-old pipes and added bike lanes.
Local Government
Seven candidates set for Marquette commission forum Sept. 23
The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will host a candidate forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Lakeview Arena Citizen's Forum in Marquette, where seven candidates for three city commission seats will take voter questions ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Local Government
Sheriff invites public to tour aging jail before vote
Houghton County Sheriff Josh Saaranen is hosting four "Coffee with the Sheriff" sessions in September at the Sharon Avenue jail site so residents can ask questions about a $28 million jail bond on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Local Government
Escanaba sets Oct. 1 hearing on homeless shelter rezoning
The Escanaba City Council scheduled a Thursday, Oct. 1, public hearing on rezoning 113 S. 10th St. for a homeless transitional shelter, despite the planning commission's unanimous recommendation to deny the request, after eight of nine public commenters at the Sept. 3 meeting spoke in favor.
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Ishpeming Township man faces assault with intent to murder charge
Marquette County deputies arrested Tyler Paquette, 35, in Ishpeming Township on Sept. 15 on charges including assault with intent to murder stemming from a domestic assault in August.
Public Safety
Car rear-ends stopped school bus on US-2, driver injured
A 27-year-old Iron County woman was taken to Aspirus Iron River Hospital after her car rear-ended a West Iron County Public Schools bus on US-2 near Iron River on Monday, Sept. 14; the bus had its stop arm and flashing red lights activated, and the bus driver and one student aboard were uninjured.
Public Safety
Hannahville police warn UP families of 'Cat in the Hat' threats
Hannahville Tribal Police are urging Upper Peninsula parents and students to watch for a viral social media trend using AI-generated Dr. Seuss imagery to threaten schools, after the trend prompted lockdowns and arrests in Michigan and other states.
Public Safety
Luce County sheriff warns of traveling asphalt scam artists
The Luce County Sheriff's Department is urging Upper Peninsula homeowners to watch for traveling con artists offering driveway paving deals, listing six red flags that signal fraud.
Public Safety
Tilden Township issues boil water advisory starting Sept. 1
Tilden Township in Marquette County issued a boil water advisory effective 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, due to booster station repairs that may lower water pressure and risk bacterial contamination; residents must boil all tap water until test results clear in an estimated 48 to 56 hours.
Public Safety
Medical emergency suspected in fatal Calumet crash
A 50-year-old Calumet man died after crashing his pickup into two homes on School Street on Aug. 30. Michigan State Police said a medical emergency, not crash injuries, is the suspected cause of death.
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NMU's Rosen breaks all-time scoring record in 7-1 win
NMU forward Luca Rosen earned GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors after scoring four goals in a 7-1 win over Jamestown, breaking the program's all-time career goals record and setting four single-game records.
Sports
Three Wildcats place in top six at Green Bay meet
Junior Ella DeBruyn broke her personal best by more than 40 seconds to lead the NMU women's cross country team to a second-place finish at the Phoenix Open in Green Bay on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Sports
No. 20 Michigan Tech faces ranked Emporia State Saturday
No. 20 Michigan Tech, ranked in the AFCA poll for the first time since September 2025, travels to No. 24 Emporia State on Saturday for a top-25 Division II showdown in Emporia, Kansas.
Sports
NMU hosts No. 5 Grand Valley in GLIAC opener
The No. 22 NMU women's soccer team opens GLIAC play at home in Marquette against No. 5 Grand Valley State on Friday and preseason No. 2 Saginaw Valley State on Sunday, with senior Isabella Lorens leading the Wildcats' unbeaten start.
Sports
Michigan Tech's Koch, Kucharski sweep GLIAC weekly honors
Michigan Tech's Chase Koch and Avery Kucharski earned GLIAC Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week honors after the Huskies' 48-27 win over Midwestern State, with the 2-0 and No. 20 Huskies heading to No. 24 Emporia State on Saturday.
Sports
Record 1,700 runners race Marquette Marathon
Connor Vachon and Erin Kunst won the full marathon, NMU alumni Ian and Kameron Torchia swept the half marathon, and 101 runners qualified for Boston as the 2026 Marquette Marathon set a participation record with nearly 1,700 racers on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail.
Mariana Figueiredo
Mariana Figueiredo is an editorial leader focused on producing accurate, community-centered journalism that keeps readers informed about the issues shaping their neighborhoods. She earned a bachelor's degree in Entertainment and Media Studies from the University of Georgia.
Mariana Figueiredo
Mariana Figueiredo is an editorial leader focused on producing accurate, community-centered journalism that keeps readers informed about the issues shaping their neighborhoods. She earned a bachelor's degree in Entertainment and Media Studies from the University of Georgia.
Mariana Figueiredo
Mariana Figueiredo is an editorial leader focused on producing accurate, community-centered journalism that keeps readers informed about the issues shaping their neighborhoods. She earned a bachelor's degree in Entertainment and Media Studies from the University of Georgia.
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