In addition to a massive boost in road funding, the Michigan budget finalized early Friday includes a continuation of school breakfast and lunch programs and dedicated transportation funding for rural districts, Upper Peninsula lawmakers said. The final framework reduces the state budget from ...

LANSING — With election of a new state Attorney General coming up in 2026, candidates are out spreading the word of their intentions and what they can offer voters if elected into office. Running for the Democrat nomination for Attorney General is Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney, Karen ...

TWIN LAKES — Several area fire departments received help from downstate fire departments as part of the Our Firehouse to Yours nonprofit organization. More than $1 million worth of used firefighting equipment and supplies were made available at the Twin Lakes Fire Hall Friday and Saturday for ...

HANCOCK – The state legislature adopted a 2026 budget Friday which cleared up confusion with school districts across the state regarding funding for the school lunch program. The budget will continue to make school meals free for all students, a top priority of Whitmer and Senate Democrats, ...

MARQUETTE — Two people were rescued after their sailboat capsized on Lake Superior Thursday evening. At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, two brothers were rescued from Lake Superior after their sail boat capsized and was damaged. They were sailing from Shot Point to Marquette’s Lower Harbor and back. ...