MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – A Marquette man is celebrating the release of his new song highlighting life in the Upper Peninsula. Adam Carpenter, commonly known for his show Adam Carpenter’s Outdoors Show on WFXD, has lived in the U.P. for over 20 years. His new song, called U.P. Life, is now available on […]
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Mackinac Straits Health System and MidMichigan Health Announce Affiliation
ST. IGNACE and MIDLAND, Mich. – Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) and MidMichigan Health jointly announced a formal affiliation between the two organizations that will address technology (IT) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) needs. Karen Cheeseman, MSHS president and chief executive officer says the organization has identified a critical need […]
William Shatner will fly to space aboard Blue Origin rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Captain Kirk is rocketing into space next week — boldly going where no other sci-fi stars have gone. Jeff Bezos’ space travel company, Blue Origin, announced Monday that “Star Trek” actor William Shatner will blast off from West Texas on Oct. 12. “Yes, it’s true; […]
Canada cites U.S. treaty in dispute over Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline in Michigan
Canada invoked a treaty with the United States and asked a judge Monday to suspend litigation over Michigan’s effort to shut down a Great Lakes oil pipeline. Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau made clear that his government is backing Enbridge, the Calgary-based company that operates Line 5. Canada said it […]
Drug Smuggling Arrests at Chippewa County Jail
The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office not only serves the people of Chippewa County with Law Enforcement duties but they also run the Chippewa County Correctional Facility. One of the many duties of the Corrections Staff, is maintaining safety and security, specifically preventing smuggling of contraband and narcotics. Over the past […]
State Prisoners Could See Early Release By Earning Productivity Credits
A bipartisan package of bills could see the state chip away at its Truth in Sentencing laws by offering inmates the ability to seek an earlier release or parole date through earning what is being referred to as productivity credits. Michigan currently uses mandatory minimum sentencing, meaning that if an […]
Frontline workers get free ride to Mackinac Island!
Star Line Ferry service is making a first-of-its kind offer to thank frontline workers. Star Line is giving a free round-trip ride to Mackinac Island for medical staff and first responders in October. “You know since we take people to Mackinac Island, we thought hey let’s give them a free […]
Soo Locks Visitor Center temporarily closing next week
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the Soo Locks Visitor Center from Oct. 4, 2021 to Oct. 8, 2021. The Visitor Center will temporarily close to protect the safety of visitors and contractors while repairs are made to the roof and ceiling […]
M-28 crash claims life of Newberry woman
NEWBERRY, MICH. Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Sault Ste. Marie Post are investigating a traffic crash in Luce County that took the life of a Newberry resident. On Thursday, September 23 at approximately 1:30pm, Nancy Whalen, 75 years old of Newberry, entered the intersection of M28 and County Rd […]
Michigan passes 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has recorded more than 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, the health department said Wednesday. The state crossed that threshold by reporting 6,079 new cases over the last two days. There have been at least 20,781 deaths in Michigan linked to […]















