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DNR’s Western UP Citizens’ Advisory Council to meet Monday in Delta County

ESCANABA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time Monday at the DNR Pocket Park classroom on the U.P. State Fairgrounds, 2401 12th Ave. N., Escanaba. The council is scheduled to learn practical tips for a safe and enjoyable state park experience, receive an update on charter boat captain requirements and consider several resolutions addressing bat research, fishing and climate change and guiding on the Great Lakes in winter months at the meeting. Additional business includes ...

Highway 180 project begins Monday in Marinette County

MARINETTE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Northeast Region will have construction and full highway closure to replace 42 deteriorating culverts on State Highway 180 from State Highway 64 to U.S. 141 between the village of Wausaukee and the city of Marinette in Marinette County will begin Monday. The project is expected to finish this fall. Inspections have determined that the existing culverts are nearing the end of their service life and are showing significant deterioration. This culvert replacement project includes installation of new culverts, removal and ...

Peters backs Stevens in contentious primary to succeed him in US Senate

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Outgoing Michigan Sen. Gary Peters is endorsing U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens as his successor, adding to a growing effort by the Democratic establishment to help her defeat progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed in next month’s primary. Peters, who is retiring after 12 ...

Star Spangled Spectacular

CASPIAN — The Iron County Museum in Caspian is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a season-long Star Spangled Spectacular, featuring patriotic-themed events and activities throughout the year. Inspired by the nation’s semiquincentennial, one of the Upper Peninsula’s largest ...

Prestin looks to advance UP energy legislation

IRON MOUNTAIN — Upper Peninsula lawmakers plan to renew their push for legislation to allow an exception for the region from Michigan’s clean energy standards. With next year’s state budget settled, state Rep. David Prestin, R-Cedar River, wants to gain “some type of stability” for ...

Little relief as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Another week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won’t provide much relief. The National Weather Service is predicting more than 90 temperature records across the U.S. will be tied or broken this week through Wednesday — and ...