On Saturday, a number of communities in the U.P. will take part in a nationwide series of protests demanding change in the U.S. government. “Hands Off!” protests are scheduled for Marquette, Escanaba, Houghton, Ironwood and Sault Ste. Marie. Paul Hughes, co-organizer of Lake Superior Indivisible says that at least 300 people are expected to walk … Read more
The Michigan State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating and identifying the perpetrators of a break-in at the Faith Fellowship Church on US-2 in Crystal Falls last Monday. Michigan State Police troopers responded to the break-in call early evening last Mondayh. A jar containing somewhere between $600 and $800 in various denominations … Read more
Late Tuesday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency for the northern part of the state due to damage caused by Sunday’s ice storm. The emergency declaration helps ensure state agencies, local partners, utility companies and emergency management agencies can continue to work together and respond quickly to the damage caused by the … Read more
Starting Tuesday, the 2nd, Michigan’s updated laws regarding adolescent passengers will take affect. The two bill package passed the legislature in 2023 that aligned Michigan law with current recommendations from pediatricians for young passenger safety. The law require children under 2 to be in rear-facing car seats, children under 5 to be in forward-facing seats, … Read more
Young riders planning on operating an ATV or UTV this season are required to take a Safety Training Class in order to ride on trails and routes in Wisconsin. If riders are at least 12 years of age, born after January 1, 1998, a class is being offered May 1-2, 2025 from 5:30 pm-9:00 pm … Read more
Grants to 51 projects in the state have been awarded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Three projects in the U.P. have been included in those Underserved, Value-Added, and Regional Food System grants. The grants are state funded and will not be affected by federal cuts. The grants will help create 146 … Read more
The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with a telemedicine company provide mental health and crisis intervention services. The program is the first of it’s kind in the state of Wisconsin, with law enforcement using a program created by the Avel company. Law enforcement responding to a mental health crisis can put a tablet computer … Read more
The town of Arbor Vitae is asking Vilas County to bring back the post of county medical examiner. According to TheLakelandTimes, towards the end of February, the deputy medical examiner for Oneida County resigned, leaving the department short handed. Now, often times when there is a need for a medical examiner, one must come in … Read more
A plea agreement has been offered in the murder case of 16-year-old Daniel Wilber, accused of shooting his brother to death. According to TheDailyPress, Wilber’s attorney, Tyler Wickman said the defense received a plea agreement from prosecutors. He also said the court hasn’t asked for a preliminary hearing yet, which is usually used to establish … Read more
The town of Arbor Vitae is asking Vilas County to bring back the post of county medical examiner. According to TheLakelandTimes, towards the end of February, the deputy medical examiner for Oneida County resigned, iwth now Often times when there is a need for a medical examiner, one must come in from Oneida County. Arbor … Read more