KINGSFORD — Fire caused extensive damage late Sunday to a Kingsford Heights home, but authorities said the residence was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported. A neighbor called 911 about 11:45 p.m. after seeing flames coming out of the roof at 913 Turner Road. Kingsford ...

ALPENA — Hunters in Michigan may pay more for their hunting and fishing licenses come fall. According to the Detroit Free Press, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, starting Oct. 1, suggests raising hunting license rates for resident and nonresident ...

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Elks Lodge will once again be hosting a free Easter dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, at 597 Lakeshore Drive in Ishpeming. The event is free to all and will be open for dine-in and takeout options. Diners can expect to find a classic Easter ...

ISLE ROYALE — The growing number of people using trails on remote Isle Royale National Park is affecting how some wildlife species behave, according to a new study. The park saw a 338% increase in visitors after 2020.  The multi-year study used 156 infrared cameras to monitor four ...

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University President Brock Tessman is one of two finalists in a national search for the president of Montana State University. The Montana university announced the two finalists last week for MSU President Waded Cruzado’s successor, naming current University ...