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UIA launches new unemployment system, MiUI

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), November 9, fully launched its MiUI platform — a "modern online system that transforms the unemployment experience for workers and employers across Michigan." In the official announcement put out on Monday, the UIA stated their new, User-friendly MiUI platform will make it convinient for workers and employers to complete all routine unemployment benifit and tax obligations. According to the release, the site features improved accessibility and enhanced user control, allowing for seamless accessiblity on smartphones or other devices. ...

InvestUP seeks nominations for Nancy Douglas award

MARQUETTE — InvestUP is calling on businesses, organizations, and local institutions across the Upper Peninsula to recognize the people whose determination, leadership, and years of service have made a lasting difference in their communities. Nominations are now open for the Nancy Douglas Award for Community Impact and Dedication, established in honor of Nancy Douglas, a Menominee County economic development trailblazer who built a lasting legacy by tackling difficult projects, bringing people together, and refusing to settle for the status quo. “Mom put so much of herself into the ...

Escanaba DDA honored as Business Partner of the Year

Sometimes the greatest examples of community partnership emerge during the most challenging times. For downtown Escanaba, 2026 was certainly one of those years. The reconstruction of Ludington Street represented an important investment in downtown's future, replacing aging infrastructure and creating a more accessible, welcoming environment. But for the more than 100 businesses that make up downtown Escanaba, the improvements also brought months of closed streets, changing access points and the challenge of reminding customers that businesses remained open. Throughout it all, the ...

SpaceX aims for first double catch of Starship in its most ambitious test flight yet

SpaceX is launching Starship into orbit on Friday in its boldest test yet: a 22-hour flight that aims to recapture the entire rocket in a move meant to accelerate moon and Mars travel. If all goes well, the massive booster will return to its Texas pad six minutes after blasting off and the bullet-shaped spacecraft will steer there the next day. Both will be plucked from midair by mechanical arms secured to the launch tower. Everything was on track for Friday's planned late afternoon launch of the world's biggest and most powerful rocket, pending Federal Aviation Administration ...

Calling all hunters

ESCANABA — Local hunters are invited to share their favorite trail camera photos and successful harvest photos for a chance to be featured in the Daily Press. From impressive bucks and other wildlife caught on trail cameras to photos celebrating a successful hunt, readers are encouraged ...