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Cruise line returning to Great Lakes adds 34 stops at this Lake Michigan destination
ESCANABA, MI – This small Upper Peninsula town on the northern shoreline of Lake Michigan is expecting dozens of visits from one cruise line in 2025. Victory Cruise Lines has plans to call on Escanaba 34 times in its first year back on the Great Lakes, WLUC reports. If...
Power restored at Billerud Paper Mill after outage, cleanup measures ongoing
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC)—The Billerud Paper Mill’s power has been restored after it went out at 5 a.m. Thursday morning. According to EGLE, during the outage some process wastewater was released in a driveway area but did not reach the Escanaba River. Mill staff placed a temporary dam to...
DNR seeks Pocket Park volunteers during U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – The DNR is looking for volunteers to mentor kids as they explore outdoor activities at the U.P. State Fair. The DNR’s Pocket Park is located at the front of the fairgrounds. It features a fishing pond, a fire tower, archery, and a pellet range.
Escanaba residents advised to boil water until further notice
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The City of Escanaba’s Water Department says residents should boil drinking water taken from the public water system until otherwise notified. Due to the possibility of unsafe water, the city said people are directed to start boiling all drinking water taken from the public water system.
Michigan history and the EV future collide at a UP snowmobile museum
The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway honors a bygone era in Michigan transportation. Its mission has taken on a new meaning amid Michigan’s waning winters and motorsports companies pulling away from the snow business. For EV drivers the museum is something of an oasis in the...
Bicyclists raise money for kids with cancer, highlight lesser known routes
MANISTIQUE, Mich. (WLUC) - A group of bicyclists pedaled out on a 10-day journey around the Upper Peninsula Friday for the 7th annual ‘Tour da Yoop, Eh’ ride. The tour raises money for a good cause while highlighting unknown routes for road bikers. The 40 bikers will pedal more than 1,200 miles around the U.P.
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Local hospital helping patients impacted by Rite Aid pharmacy closures
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - Rite Aid recently announced that an additional seven locations in Mid-Michigan are scheduled to close. Rite Aid has closed more than 500 stores, according to court documents. Since declaring bankruptcy last year, Rite Aid has closed 165 stores here in Michigan. That means, Rite Aid customers across the state will need to find new pharmacies to get important medications filled.
Sounds of Switzerland brought to West Michigan on weekend retreat for alphorns
LOWELL, Mich. — Bellowing horns from the Swiss Alps have made their way to West Michigan for the 10th year as the Midwest Alphorns began their weekend retreat on Friday. An alphorn is a large traditional horn from Switzerland originally played by shepherds on the Swiss Alps. Often being...
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