ESCANABA — The amount of detectable DNA from the virus responsible for COVID-19 in Escanaba’s wastewater is increasing, according to the lates information from the Sentinel Wastewater Epidemiology Evaluation Project, commonly known as “SWEEP.” According to SWEEP data, the last sample ...

LANSING — Effective 6 a.m. Monday, April 15, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will lift seasonal weight restrictions on all state trunkline highways in the entire state of Michigan. State routes typically carry M, I, or US designations. Weight restrictions are implemented ...

MANISTIQUE — Thanks to a local company, the Manistique Public Safety Department (Manistique EMS) has received equipment that will help them train to save lives. The donation was recently made by U.P. Paper, a division of ProAmpac, according to Manistique Public Safety Director Timothy ...

MARQUETTE — High winds are expected today that could cause power outages and down trees, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory for the central and eastern Upper Peninsula begins today at 8 a.m. and runs until 8 p.m. Northwest winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour are ...

ESCANABA — A discussion about whether or not to support Michigan State University Extension due to MSU’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) requirements was interrupted Tuesday when Delta County Commission Chair Dave Moyle, who is legally blind, clashed with a deaf resident. Durring ...

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Kiwanis Club Home and Garden Show starts today and contines through Sunday at the U.P. State Fairground’s Ruth Butler Building. The event’s major sponsor is American Metal Roofs of Northern Wisconsin. The Kiwanis Club is a global volunteer organization with the ...