LANSING, Mich.- Michigan communities now have a new, free resource to help local and state leaders strengthen long-term infrastructure planning, according to the Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC). The MIC has introduced the Asset Management Essentials for Elected Officials and Decision Makers program: a self-paced ...

Upper Peninsula lawmakers today announced legislation to establish a state veterans cemetery in the U.P., allowing local veterans to be laid to rest closer to home. State Reps. Dave Prestin, Greg Markkanen, and Karl Bohnak introduced House Bills 5843-5844, which provide funding to identify, construct, and operate the p...

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), and Glenn Grothman (WI-06) introduced the Fair Air Standards Act addressing Southeastern Wisconsin's classification as an Ozone Nonattainment Area. "Because of outdated federal rules, hundreds of thousands of Wi...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) North Central Region today announced the schedule for lifting the springtime posted road weight restrictions on some of the region's state highways. Weight restrictions will be lifted on Thursday, April 30, 2026, 12:01am CDT, on the following highways: WIS 52, Maratho...

ESCANABA-Get ready for an unforgettable night of live rock as Daughtry takes the stage at the U.P. State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 21. Known for their soaring vocals, emotionally charged lyrics, and highenergy performances, the multiplatinum band promises a mustsee concert experience for fans of modern rock. Fron...

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, MI - Bay College President Dr. Nerita Hughes has been elected to serve as an Institutional Representative on the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Board of Directors. Her term will begin on July 1, 2026. The AACC's 32-member board represents community colleges across the na...

DETROIT, April 13, 2026 - A grant opportunity is now open for Michigan food pantries aiming to expand their infrastructure to combat food and nutrition insecurity. United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and Superior Health Founda...

A record number of volunteers are taking part in the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Adopt-A-Highway program to help keep roadsides clean across Wisconsin. Cleanup efforts have begun along state highways with the seasonal change and spring weather. WisDOT officials are reminding drivers to stay alert, s...

The Dickinson County Road Commission will be lifting restrictions on County Roads located South of US 2 beginning Saturday, April 25th at 6:00 A.M. C.S.T. For other questions regarding restriction information and updates, please call the Dickinson County Road Commission at 906-774-1588. [Peshtigo, WI] - Effective Monda...

ESCANABA - Businesses have been working to find ways to remain accessible to customers as construction begins on Ludington Street. Five blocks on Ludington Street are closing Thursday, April 23, in downtown Escanaba as construction work gets underway for the summer. Initially, it was announced that construction was to ...