News Staff The Superior Watershed Partnership has announced it is receiving a grant of $240,000 from the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification to go toward putting electic vehicle charges in key location along the northern coast of the U.P. in order to incentivize more Michiganders to purchase electric vehicle. The project will install charging hubs … Read more
New legislation introduced by Wisconsin lawmakers could soon bring the first national park to the area, with the designation of the Apostle Islands. There are some residents in Bayfield who are concerned about the change, and some would like a public forum before the legislature gets the proposal to pass a bill to change the … Read more
An Amery woman who ran a stop and struck another vehicle, causing the death of a passenger in the car she hit has taken a plea deal. TheDailyPress reports Mariah Reindahl agreed to pleading guilty after deciding not to take her case to trial. Reynold Elstad, George and Jacqueline Eisenmann were injured in the accident, … Read more
At its most recent meeting, the Wakefield City Council approved a maintenance agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation. TheDailyGlobe reports the agreement authorizes the city to perform construction, improvements and maintenance on state trunkline highways and allows for reimbursement of those services. The Council also heard from the designated engineer on the city’s water … Read more
At its most recent meeting, the Wakefield City Council approved a maintenance agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation. TheDailyGlobe reports the agreement authorizes the city to perform construction, improvements and maintenance on state trunkline highways and allows for reimbursement of those services. The Council also heard from the designated engineer on the city’s water … Read more
The driver of a truck that struck a vehicle while it was stopped on U.S. Hwy 51 while waiting to turn into a private drive has been issued a citation for inattentive driving, with a fine of $195.00. TheLakelandTimes reports Brandon L. Boh,23, of Arbor Vitae was issued the citation earlier this month. Those in … Read more
Informational pickets organized by the Michigan Corrections Organization will be held near three facilities in the U.P. to raise awareness of staffing shortages and unsafe working conditions in the states correctional facilities. The events are aimed at making sure the governor, senators and representatives are aware of the staffing crisis in prisons throughout the state. … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has modified rules concerning e-bikes in state parks, forest lands, and just about anywhere a standard bike would be previously allowed. The DNR now says those areas will also be open to Class One E-Bikes for most riders. Class One bikes have a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph, … Read more
A new clinic opens today in Cable, in Bayfield County. Tamarack Health has announced it is opening the Cable Clinic in the former Big Brook Greenhouse location. TheDailyPress reports the Cable Clinic will provide primary care services led by Drs. Jeff Eichten and Laura Murphy, who have ties in northwest Wisconsin. Dr. Eicthen is a … Read more
The 2024 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year has been announced. Howard Seid of Rockland in Ontonagon County has been the western U.P. representative for the Veteran’s Community Action Team (VCAT) since 2016. Seid has worked tirelessly for veterans in the area, is the vice-chairman of the VCAT Steering Committee, and is responsible for the … Read more