Pine Mountain Ski Jump to recieve $3 million loan from Great Lakes Sports Commission

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The American Culinary Federation’s Upper Michigan chapter will soon hold its first-ever Barbecue Showcase. There will be seven different vendors from Marquette, Escanaba, and Houghton. Chapter Vice President Christopher Durley from The Courtyards in Marquette says items will include pickled vegetable short ribs, lamb sausage tacos, and roasted duck.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - This summer the annual Tour Da Yoop, Eh bike ride is coming back to the U.P. Tour Da Yoop, Eh is a 10-day 1,200-mile bicycle ride around the U.P. It goes through all 15 counties and rides alongside 3 great lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife. Participants now are collecting pledges and raising money for the U.P. Lions Club which uses that money to help families in the U.P. battling childhood cancer.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Brad Austin, with Recycle 906, said the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority is making a glass material at its facility. In partnership with MTU, the group is working on a road project in Dickinson County using that recycled material He said the project is still in the early stages but it is part of the Next Cycle Michigan.

LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) -Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer awarded more than $7.3 million in newly announced grants issued under the MI Clean Water Plan that will help 15 Michigan communities better ensure clean and reliable drinking water for residents. “Every Michigander in every community deserves access to safe drinking water,” said...

ONTONAGON COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - A small fire at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is 100 percent contained. The Michigan DNR says crews are mopping up the 2.4-acre fire Wednesday. The cause of the fire is being investigated. It started Tuesday along the shores of Lake of the Clouds and...

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - Representatives of the Finnish government and officials from across Houghton County gathered at the Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. The goal is to re-engage an economic agreement that had been on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Governor Whitmer signed an MOU with...

MUNISING, Mich. (WLUC) - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is continuing to implement its new entrance fee which went into effect in March. The park’s chief of interpretation and education Susan Reece said visitors have not been phased by the new change. “They do expect to pay an entrance fee...

Ceremony for fallen officers held at Manistique High School. Two high school students guaranteed pot-college jobs. Two high school students were guaranteed post-college jobs. What you need to know for walleye season, beginning Sunday, May 15. Houghton and Hancock schools prepare for graduation. Updated: 6 hours ago. Houghton and Hancock...

UPHS - Bell main entrance closed May 18 for repairs. This is a recording of the TV6 Morning News - 5:00. Portage Lake Lift Bridge repairs are coming to an end. City of Marquette holds special meeting on former hospital site project. Updated: 11 hours ago. The city of Marquette...

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette City Planning Commission approved the concept for a mixed-use development in north Marquette and special land use permits for two marijuana retail facilities in south Marquette at its Tuesday meeting. The marijuana business sites are at 1210 S. Front Street, currently called the Southgate...

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - The former Marquette County Airport will soon have a new purpose. The facility was sitting abandoned since 1999 when it moved operations to Sawyer International Airport. Over 20 years later, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) has approval from Negaunee Township to go forth with a plan to repurpose the 40,000 square-foot building as a marijuana grow house.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Northern Michigan University’s West Hall is being demolished. On Wednesday, crews were taking down the 57-year-old dorms. Constructed in 1960, the 58,000-square-foot dorm included 300 beds. Short-term plans for the site, which is adjacent to the Northern Center, include an additional parking lot. Long-term plans are still being looked at.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The 44th Annual Big Bay Relay is set to take off on Saturday. According to the relay organizer, the race will start at 8:00 a.m. at Kaufman Sports Complex in Marquette and run up County Road 550 to Draver Park. The race ending is returning to Draver Park this year and will include food from Bearded Lady Creations and music by Los Bromanceros.

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - Since the winter of 2020, the Portage Lake Lift Bridge has undergone continuous repairs. Now, the series of repairs is coming to a close. Parts that have never been since its creation have been replaced during this prolonged project. “Houghton and Hancock have been at the...

DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - High-speed fiber internet is coming to rural parts of Delta County, changing the way families use the internet. “It doesn’t matter where you live anymore. You can leave early, you can live in the city, you can live wherever you choose and you’re not going to have to sacrifice anymore,” said Bethany Leiter, community relations manager for Highline.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette Lower Harbor Fish Cleaning Station will soon be restored and updated with the help of funds from a crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the South Shore Fishing Association (SSFA) announced Monday. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding...

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The first market of the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market’s (DMFM) 23rd season is this Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Marquette Commons. This year the market has updated hours, a new market layout to allow for full capacity, and after...

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A Marquette club is raising funds for charity this weekend. The Marquette Lions Club is holding the third annual Return of the Returnables fundraiser this Saturday. Their previous events raised over $20,000. All proceeds from this year’s event will go to a variety of causes, such...

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - As summer starts to bloom across the Keweenaw, people from the UP and beyond are beginning to grow excited for the return of the Houghton/Hancock Bridgefest. The annual celebration has been missed since 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “2020 was a no-go, obviously,” said Bridgefest...

KINGSFORD & FLORENCE, Mich. & Wis. (WLUC) - It is “National Police Week” across the United States, where officers are celebrated and recognized for their service. You see them on the roads and in your schools every day, but police officers say there is more to the job than just enforcing rules.