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Friday Night Fever Week One (Part One) Highlights and Scores
UPPER MICHIGAN. (WLUC) - Friday Night Fever is back and made its debut on a Thursday night with lots of area teams opening their seasons. TV6 Sports made it to seven games around the U.P. and has scores posted from the other teams in action. Our TV6 Game of the Week was Negaunee at Marquette with the Diamond Jubilee Trophy up for grabs in week one.
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New academic year begins for Gladstone & Rapid River Schools
GLADSTONE & RAPID RIVER, Mich. (WZMQ) – This week marks the beginning of a new school year for students in Gladstone and Rapid River. “It’s literally my favorite time of year,” said Jay Kulbertis, Superintendent of Gladstone Area Public Schools and Rapid River Schools. “Obviously, my second favorite time of year is the end of the school year. Everyone comes in with that fresh energy, and it’s a whole lot of enthusiasm and excitement.”
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Michigan halts NMU truck driver training program during probe
Michigan summarily suspended Northern Michigan University’s truck driver education provider while investigating alleged violations of state law. State officials allege the provider failed to maintain required records and verify valid commercial learner’s permits before driving instruction. NMU disputes the findings, has complied with the order and plans to...
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Michigan program offers families free preschool
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Free preschool is becoming an increasingly popular option for Michigan families, especially as prices rise. In the 2020-21 school year, the Great Start Readiness Program served 73 children through Marquette-Alger RESA. Last year that number jumped to 347. This year, 322 students are already enrolled, with...
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MAPS Board provides updates in facility improvement plan at final summer meeting
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – On Monday evening, the Marquette Area Public School (MAPS) Board of Education held its final regular meeting before students return for the 2026-27 school year. After a successful $60 million bond passed in May, this summer has held a heavy focus on preparing for the...
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UP universities prepare to welcome new students
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - It’s back-to-school season, and soon college students will start a new semester. U.P. universities are preparing campuses for the influx of avid learners. The Northern Michigan University campus will soon be filled with college students. NMU Spokesperson Derek Hall says faculty are looking forward to...
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Beyond the Ballot Ep 58: Gwinn Operations Director discusses school bond
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - Brady continues his coverage of the Gwinn Area Community Schools’ bond proposal. Following a conversation with Superintendent Sara Croney, Brady is joined by the district’s Operations Director David Borrett. Watch Beyond the Ballot Live here, or on TV6+, YouTube, TikTok, or Facebook at...
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Michigan suspends Northern Michigan University truck driving school over alleged violations
The State of Michigan has ordered the immediate shutdown of Northern Michigan University's truck driving school. Investigators allege the program allowed students behind the wheel before verifying permits and failed to properly maintain required records. NMU has paused all classes to comply with the summary suspension but is actively pushing back. University officials stated they respectfully disagree with the state's findings and plan to challenge the action through all available channels.
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Gwinn Schools Taking Applications For Newly-Vacant Board Seat
Gwinn Area Community Schools announces that Board of Education member, Kristopher Langlois, has resigned from his position effective immediately. The Board now has thirty (30) days to fill the vacancy. The appointee to the open seat will serve on the Board until December 31, 2028. Those interested in filling the...
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UPDATE: NMU CDL program is suspended pending investigation, MDOS says
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan Department of State has responded to the current closure of Northern Michigan University’s CDL Truck Driving program, saying the program has been suspended pending investigation, rather than permanently closed. A Friday afternoon press release from the MDOS says it has “summarily suspended the...
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NMU receives wellbeing award from national magazine
MARQUETTE, MI— Insight Into Academia magazine has given Northern Michigan University its 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award. The honor recognizes an institution’s programs and initiatives that significantly advance core values of student and employee mental health and well-being. Doctor Angela Stebbins is assistant vice president...
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NMU's Anne Dahlman leaving her post
MARQUETTE, MI— Northern Michigan University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success is stepping down. Dr. Anne Dahlman has announced her resignation, effective August 1. She has held the position since 2024. NMU President Chris Olsen made the announcement in an email on Monday. Dr....
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Higashiomi delegates get first-hand look at life for NMU students in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Wednesday, July 22 was the second full day in the U.P. for the Japanese delegation from Higashiomi, here to celebrate the sister city partnership between the two communities. The morning started at the NMU Northern Center, where delegates were able to see the university in a...
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Gwinn School Board approves bond proposal for November ballot
GWINN, Mich. (WLUC) - A bond proposal will appear on the November ballot for residents of the Gwinn Area Community Schools district. At Monday night’s Gwinn School Board meeting, board members voted unanimously to approve a $24.95M bond proposal. This comes after previous bond proposals by the school district have failed three times.
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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College invites students, faculty, and residents to meet the new president
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is inviting the community to meet its new president, Melissa Kisewetter, at an open house and presidential meet-and-greet Tuesday on the L’Anse campus. The event will showcase the institution’s recent improvements and introduce Kisewetter to the broader community. Guests can tour the campus, including...
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Negaunee begins new sidewalk construction for safer routes to school
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Six years after the City of Negaunee, Negaunee Public School District and Michigan State Univerisy School of Planning, Design and Construction planned to study pededstrian safety surrounding Negaunee schools, the collaborative project is set to begin this week. Administered through MDOT, the $738,000 project will...
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Planet Smilez brings free dentistry symposium to U.P. students
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Dozens of U.P. high school students got a taste of dentistry at Northern Michigan University. Planet Smilez hosted a free Discovering Dentistry Symposium at the Northern Center – bringing in educators and dental students from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to give local students a hands-on look at careers in oral health.