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Marquette St. Vincent de Paul sees more donations than usual
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - With NMU students moving out and people starting their spring cleaning routines, the Marquette St. Vincent de Paul Society is seeing more donations than usual. The thrift store says it appreciates the extra inventory, but has a few reminders for donors to keep the process running...
Restaurant of the Week: Lake Superior Pizza Subs & Specialties
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – Lake Superior Pizza Subs & Specialties is a family owned and operated business in Marquette. “We are not just pizza’s,” said Kristin Demay, Owner. “We are subs, salads, chicken wings. We are the big plate of nachos. We are more than just the pizza rolls. You know it is just a […]
Northern Michigan University, MichiganWorks! hosting high school career fair this Wednesday
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Northern Michigan University is gearing up to host a high school career fair with MichiganWorks! this Wednesday, May 8. The event will feature over 75 employers and NMU department heads from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Northern Center ballrooms. Organizers describe the fair as relaxed...
Drifa Brewing Company hosts Kentucky Derby watch party
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Despite being hundreds of miles from Churchill Downs, Drifa Brewing Company in South Marquette hosted a Kentucky Derby party. People were encouraged to come in their best Derby outfits. The person with the best Kentucky Derby-style hat won a prize. People could enjoy food from the...
The 49th Young Writers Conference encourages student writers
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Growing writers explored their imaginations at the 49th Young Authors Conference at Northern Michigan University Monday. Each May teachers and organizers host over 3,000 kids for the four-day event. Marquette and Alger County students from kindergarten to fifth grade listen to a guest author. Young Authors...
UPHS offering Resident Apprenticeships for first-year nurses
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A new program at UP Health System hospitals is helping new nurses transition from the classroom to the bedside. UP Health System hospitals are now offering the Registered Nurse Resident Apprenticeship program for new nurses. The program is designed to support recent graduate nurses as they develop proficiency in their new roles.
NMU student lead Pro-Palestinian encampment ends on a high note
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Since Monday, a group of Northern Michigan University students have taken part in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. Students said they weren’t leaving until the school met their demands. They ended their encampment on Friday. Student encampment spokesperson Ian Watson said their demands included NMU...
UP Family Doula Care checks car seats in Marquette Township
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Certified child passenger safety technicians spent Saturday morning checking car seats at the Marquette Township Fire Department. The U.P. Family Doula Care connected families with car seat techs and provided free seats to those who qualified for federal and state assistance. Lacy Anderson, Central U.P....
Marquette man charged with internet crimes against children
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – A 19-year-old Marquette man faces 20 criminal counts related to an investigation by the Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to MSP Aidan Keller was arrested following an investigation where it was believed he was viewing child sexually abusive material on […]
UP businesses could benefit from recent marijuana proposal
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Drug Enforcement Agency is moving forward with the proposal to make marijuana a Schedule III drug. The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration has signed off on a proposal that would downgrade marijuana from a Schedule I drug alongside heroin and LSD to a Schedule III drug like ketamine and anabolic steroids.
Area 36 Special Olympians hold first Gus Macker practice
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – Meet the Michigan Area 36 Special Olympic Athletes. “So, our Area 36 program, you know, one of the missions of Special Olympics is to provide year round sports, which gives our athletes the ability to learn new things year round and grow and have different experiences,” said Pamela Bahrman, the Area Director for the Area 36 Special Olympics. “For example, we have our winter sports, our summer sports and our fall sports and that. So our athletes are generally very busy and it provides them a lot of opportunity to learn and participate with a lot of other individuals.”
Anishinaabe Radio News: KTNN - "The Voice of the Navago Nation"
Dr. April Lindala talks about the importance of AM radio station KTNN, which broadcasts vital community announcements in the Navajo language. Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.
Chocolay Township seeking resident input for new community tunnel art project.
CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Chocolay Township is getting a new mural as part of its new tunnel art project and you can give your input on what it should be. The plan is to put a mural in the pedestrian tunnel that runs under US-41 in Harvey. The township has applied for a grant from the AARP for $15,000 for the project.
Dancing with Our Stars ‘Team Strega Doc’ to host concert fundraiser Sunday
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - This year’s Dancing with Our Stars Marquette County begins on Wednesday, May 22. Ahead of the event, team Strega Doc is having a fundraiser dinner with a special performance. The Strega Nonna restaurant in Negaunee is having a benefit concert dinner on Sunday. Strega Nonna...
NMU graduates walk across the stage for spring commencement
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - More than 1,000 Northern Michigan University (NMU) students walked across the stage and got their diplomas on Saturday. Spokesperson Derek Hall said it’s always a joy to watch students receive their diplomas after years of hard work. Hall also said graduating from college is one of the first big accomplishments for many of today’s students.
Yoop-Phoria sees successful first month since opening for spring, summer
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Yoop-Phoria in Marquette has been open for just over one month. TV6′s Michael Sobeck spoke with owner Carley Herro and assistant manager Mckenna Bullen about how business has been for the fro-yo shop. Starting this weekend, Yoop-Phoria will be open daily from 12 p.m. to...
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