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Senior centers help your loved ones stay on their feetOne of the leading causes of injury for older adults is sudden falls.

Emergency response teams train at UP State Fairgrounds to keep you safeNational Guard members of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams for Michigan and Wisconsin trained for a range of worst-case hypotheticals.

TV6 Investigates: Vendors ghosted after paying for spots at Superior Fan FestVendors were asked to pay in advance to reserve a space. But after paying, the event was canceled. Now, they’re saying they haven’t heard from or seen the organizer or their money.

Ishpeming woman celebrates 100th birthdayViola Williams turned 100 years old on Aug. 2.

Why Dickinson County Road 569 will be closed until 2027The road commission applied to Michigan’s Local Bridge Program for funding to fix the County Road 569 bridge in 2024. The project totals $2.5M, with Dickinson County paying 8% of that total at $200K.

Dickinson County Road Commission warns against tampering with road closure signsDickinson County Deputy Sheriff John Wyle says there are penalties for tampering with or removing a traffic control device.

Marquette City Commission passes new overnight camping ordinanceSome members of the public were initially concerned that the new ordinance would effectively criminalize homelessness.

Skandia family fundraises for Blue the emu’s enclosure improvementsThe Waldo family lives on a homestead similar to Prisk and the emus, so helping out a fellow neighbor for them was a no-brainer.

Arctic expedition makes stop in Marquette’s Lower HarborCaptain Lonnie Dupre says this expedition has been his dream since childhood.

UPDATE: Tribe withdraws from Line 5 tunnel approval processThe decision comes after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicated that it intends to expedite the project’s approval under President Trump’s Executive Order declaring a national energy emergency.

Bipartisan legislation aims to make government more transparentThe Bringing Reforms for Integrity, Transparency and Ethics Act, or BRITE Act, was reintroduced on Tuesday.

Upper Michigan Today goes behind-the-scenes at Honey Haven Baking Co. Tia Trudgeon and Molly Birch visited the bakery on Tuesday’s episode of Upper Michigan Today for a behind-the-scenes look at its gluten-free baking process.

Upper Michigan Today explores Marquette’s Restaurant WeekTia Trudgeon and Molly Birch move around Washington and Third Streets feature some of the deals you’ll find this week.

UP Road Commissions prepare for winter weatherThe Marquette and Alger County road commissions both tell TV6 that their crews will be out treating roads Monday night and Tuesday morning.

UPDATE: Michigan condemns US Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriageObergefell v. Hodges is a landmark Supreme Court case protecting same-sex marriage across the nation.

Businesses encourage shopping small for Valentine’s DayDoncker’s Executive Candy Maker Shane Baker says shopping locally makes a big difference in the community.

Manistique Area Schools gets another School Resource Officer Manistique Public Safety Director Tim Russell says having another trusted adult in the building offers students another avenue to seek help.

Businesses stay open despite frigid temperaturesOwner Channin Hallinen says Babycakes sees increased traffic on colder days, especially from college students.

Ishpeming Ski Club preps Suicide Hill for 138th Annual Ski Jumping TournamentOne volunteer says the steepest incline on the hill is 32 degrees, and if they weren’t wearing ice cleats, they’d slide all the way to the bottom.

2024 in Upper Michigan: The top Someplace Special momentsWhether on the ski slopes in the Keweenaw or roaming the forested trails of Marquette County, Upper Michigan is undeniably someplace special. But the natural scenery isn’t what really sets it apart.

Should dogs be allowed on Marquette city playgrounds? City of Marquette Assistant Director of Community Services Andrew MacIver says there is currently no city ordinance dictating where dogs can go within public parks and playgrounds.

Breaking down when to seek medical attention for your respiratory symptomsAs respiratory illnesses increase during the winter, doctors want to remind you not to overcrowd emergency rooms unless you are experiencing a real medical emergency.

Tradition continues at 26th annual Gladstone Turkey TrotAll proceeds from registration are split evenly between the Salvation Army and St. Vincent De Paul.

Care Clinic of Marquette County hosts final fundraiser of the year The care clinic offers resources for pregnant women and new parents at no charge.

Senator Bernie Sanders rallies voters at NMU for Harris-Walz campaignSanders says he decided to visit Marquette to connect with voters in rural areas.

Racers support mental health at Mind Over Miles 5kNMU President Brock Tessman spoke at the event, saying it’s important to take time out of our busy days to make sure we’re doing okay.

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