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Blizzard brings region to standstill, to have effects for days

One of the most-anticipated winter storms in perhaps decades slammed into the region early Sunday, dropping a foot or more of snow and shutting down almost all activity across the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin. Local residents mostly hunkered down at home Sunday as the storm rolled ...

Massive storm brings snow and winds to US Midwest

CHICAGO (AP) — Successive punches of snow and wind were set to impact the eastern half of the United States on Monday as severe weather swept across much of the nation and made roads impassable in the Upper Midwest. Forecasters said mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C., were at ...

Major snowstorm expected to slam region this weekend

IRON MOUNTAIN — Potentially record-breaking snowfall is predicted for the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin as a storm system arrives late today, with widespread snow totals exceeding a foot and some locations along Lake Michigan seeing up to 3 feet of snow, the National Weather Service ...

Blizzard warning to take effect 1 a.m. Sunday

As what is being called a “potentially historic blizzard” bears down on the region, the National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning from 1 a.m. Central time Sunday through 7 p.m. Monday. Snowfall totals are expected to range from 2 to 3 feet across the Upper Peninsula, with some areas possibly seeing up to 4 feet — the NWS office specifically named the northcentral and eastern U.P. for these higher amounts. Winds could gust from 35 to 65 mph, with higher speeds on the Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior shores. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only, NWS ...

Making March Madness: How a Michigan firm builds Final Four courts

(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) Starting next week, millions of fans will tune in to watch their favorite college basketball teams compete for national titles during the NCAA ...

Wisconsin taxpayers can file for free with WisTax

MADISON, Wis. — WisTax, Wisconsin's free and secure electronic income tax filing system, is available for the 2026 filing season. The platform has been updated with expanded functionality to better serve Wisconsin residents filing their 2025 state income tax returns. DOR remains committed to providing a no-cost, high-quality filing alternative. This year, WisTax offers a streamlined experience with several key enhancements: — Expanded user eligibility: WisTax is now open to most Wisconsin taxpayers, as long as they are full-year residents and possess a valid driver's license or ...