Local NewsLighting Problems Cancel Flights at K-I SawyerFlights headed into K-I Sawyer International Airport on Tuesday night were re-routed. The Airport lost use of it's runway lights, forcing to in-bound flights to be re-routed. American Eagle and Delta Airlines Flights were cancelled. Tue 2/7/12 11:51PM / last updated Tue 2/7/12 11:52PM Marquette County Board Approves K-9 FundingThe Marquette City Police Department has $5,000 to add to funding efforts for a new K–9 unit.The Marquette County Board voted unanimously to approve the funding request that will go towards the start up and establishment of a two dog K–9 unit for the city of Marquette. The dogs will be trained in search and rescue but their main purpose will be to combat the growing issue of drug use in the community. Tue 2/7/12 11:41PM / last updated Tue 2/7/12 11:42PM Substance Abuse CoalitionThe Marquette County Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Coalition keeps in touch with activities of teens and young adults. Today, the group met to discuss the growing use of prescription drugs and how to get rid of them. Marquette County Health Department health educator Sarah Derwin says students in local high schools are playing a big role in making sure their peers and members of the community know how dangerous those drugs can be. Tue 2/7/12 7:23PM Wlidcat Wellness Health FairRape aggression defense system and health risk assessments were part of a half-day-long wellness fair at Northern Michigan University. The focus was on healthy living in behavior, attitude and diet. The message was delivered through displays, food samples, screenings, prizes and more. Tue 2/7/12 7:19PM Parallel ParentingThere's no training for the job of parenting, and it's likely to be the toughest job any of us ever have. Factor in being a parent who is separated, divorced or never married and the job often becomes even more difficult. A free short–term class entitled "Parallel Parenting" begins tomorrow in Marquette for parents to learn a variety of skills. Tue 2/7/12 7:18PM Health Care at Home -- Hospitals' StrengthsOutmigration is a major problem for Upper Peninsula hospitals. If patients are going to remain in the U.P. Tue 2/7/12 7:14PM Floral Gifts All Year LongWorrying about forgetting a birthday or anniversary is a thing of the past. And with Valentine's Day a week away, a new program at a Marquette County flower shop may be able to help you remember your sweetheart on February 14th and all year long. All Seasons Floral and Gifts has started a floral gift plan. Tue 2/7/12 7:02PM Cliffs Will Dissolve MI Iron Nuggets VentureCliffs Natural Resources Inc. plans to dissolve its Michigan Iron Nuggets Joint Venture with Kobe Steel. The joint venture was originally formed in 2007 to explore the viability of constructing a commercial operation to produce a pig iron substitute using Kobe's ITmk3 technology and Cliffs' iron ore assets. Tue 2/7/12 4:27PM / last updated Tue 2/7/12 4:46PM U.P. State Fair Focus of New BillsLegislation removing obsolete rules and regulations from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s books was approved today by the Michigan House. State Rep. Ed McBroom sponsored House Bill 5209 in the seven-bill package to rescind the department’s section on operating the Upper Peninsula State Fair. Tue 2/7/12 4:25PM Benishek Backs "Conscience Act"In response to a recent regulatory decision by the Obama Administration, Michigan's First District Congressman Dan Benishek has endorsed the “Respect for Rights of Conscience Act” (H.R. 1179. Tue 2/7/12 3:32PM Veteran Alaska Mushers Register for U.P. 200The U.P. 200 Sled Dog Race will include Alaska mushers Tim Osmar and Monica Zappa. Tue 2/7/12 3:05PM Information Sought in Mqt. Co B & EThe Marquette County Sheriff's Office is investigating a breaking and entering complaint in Republic Township and is asking for help from the public. It happened between January 6th and the 31st at a camp on Holli Blue Road. The residence was forcefully entered and household items as well as electronics, tools and a 4–10 shot gun were removed. Tue 2/7/12 2:25PM Critical Need for Blood in Upper MichiganThe U.P. Regional Blood Center has a critical need for A- and O- blood across the U. Tue 2/7/12 10:39AM / last updated Tue 2/7/12 4:45PM 9 Year Old Recieves Heart TransplantJust last Thursday we brought you the story of 9 year old Griffin Helsten, an Ishpeming resident suffering from a rare heart condition. And now we have an update as Griffin makes a big stride on the road to recovery. Griffin under went surgery yesterday to receive a new heart. Mon 2/6/12 9:11PM / last updated Mon 2/6/12 9:25PM Menominee Police Investigate DeathPolice in Menominee are investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman. City police say Amanda Chase was found dead in her apartment on Thursday. An autopsy was performed over the weekend. Mon 2/6/12 6:08PM Snowmobile-vs.-Police Officer Follow-UpA Marquette County teenager is still in jail in Schoolcraft County, charged with assault on a police officer. 19–year–old Dawson Gray of Gwinn had another day in court today on charges stemming from a January 21st incident in which he allegedly hit a sheriff's deputy with his snowmobile. Gray faces a variety of charges, including attempting to do bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon. Mon 2/6/12 6:06PM Free Ski Helmets at Mont RipleyYoung skiers were treated to a free helmet today at Mont Ripley in Hancock. The helmets were provided through a $3,000 grant to Portage Health and an additional $2,000 from Dr. Craig Coccia of Marquette General Health System's Brain & Spine Center. Mon 2/6/12 6:00PM Health Care at Home OverviewOutmigration is just what it sounds like -- the departure of U.P. patients to areas outside the Upper Peninsula to seek medical care. Mon 2/6/12 5:56PM State House Campaign Kick-OffMichigan voters will go to the polls for the Presidential primary on February 28th. And that attention to the campaign trail at the presidential level is beginning to filter down to the state and local levels. An Alger County man visited Marquette this morning to kick off his campaign for the 109th District State Representative seat. Mon 2/6/12 5:51PM  Driver Arraigned in Fatal CrashA Marquette County woman is in jail tonight, after a weekend drunk driving incident that killed one person. 34 year old Amy Lynn Tierrablanca was arraigned February 6 in 96th District Court in Marquette on the charge of 'operating while intoxicated - causing death." Troopers from the Negaunee post of the Michigan State Police say the woman was driving north on County Road 550 in Big Bay around 3 Saturday morning when the accident occurred. Mon 2/6/12 4:15PM |
