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Sheriff: Man Accidentally Fires Gun Inside Ironwood Walmart

02/14/2019 05:50 PM

The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office says a man accidentally fired his gun inside an Ironwood Walmart Thursday afternoon. No one was injured.

Outdoors groups are hoping to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes.

New Coalition Backs Plan for Keeping Carp out of Great Lakes

Whitmer State of State: Roads, Education are 'Crisis' Problems

Gov. Whitmer Endorses Hands-free Driving Bill

Biden, Other Dignitaries Expected at John Dingell's Funeral

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Comments Sought on Proposals to Protect Lake Superior Reef

A panel of federal, state and tribal agencies is seeking public comments on proposed strategies for protecting an important Lake Superior fish habitat area.

A report lists more than a dozen options for managing the stamp sands near Buffalo Reef in Lake Superior, seen on the right side of this photo.

Kayak-Launching Vessel Planned for Pictured Rocks Lakeshore

Kayakers are getting a new opportunity for touring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Kayaks are seen on a beach at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in this 2016 photo. There will be a new option for kayakers at the park this summer.

The Federal Highway Administration has announced more than $28 million in funding to repair damage from flooding last June in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The storm washed out numerous roads and highways, closing U.S. Highway 2 in Bayfield County for more than two months.

June flooding closed U.S. Highway 2 in Bayfield County for more than two months.

Whitmer Nixes GOP-Backed Panels Given Role in Rules, Permits

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has abolished three panels that Republicans created to give business groups more say in environmental regulators' rule-making and permit decisions. Business groups are urging the Legislature to reject Whitmer's order.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has abolished several panels that would have given business groups more say on environmental issues.

Michigan Governor Revamps Environmental Agency after Flint Water Crisis

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is moving to restructure and rename the state environmental agency that drew criticism for its handling of the Flint water crisis. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will become the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

Study to See if Abandoned UP Mines can Store Electrical Energy

Michigan Technological University and a city in the Upper Peninsula are working together to determine if abandoned mines can be converted into storage for electrical energy. Researchers hope to see if underground pumped hydroelectric storage could be profitably used in communities throughout the Lake Superior area.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking to intervene in a lawsuit to defend the federal health care law after a judge declared it unconstitutional. Joining her were three other Democratic attorneys general - Phil Weiser of Colorado, Aaron Ford of Nevada and Thomas Miller of Iowa.

AGs in Michigan, 3 Other States Seek to Defend Health Law

Michigan Opens Forests to People who Burn Wood to Heat Homes

A city is challenging plans to install anchor supports for oil pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac.

Mackinac Island Opposes Installing Oil Pipeline Anchors

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning against propane price gouging during the winter deep freeze. Propane is the primary heating fuel for about 320,000 Michigan households.

Michigan Official Warns Against Propane Price Gouging

Former Michigan lawmakers say a gas tax hike is needed to fund road repairs.

Former Michigan Leaders Call for Gas Tax Hike

Audit: Michigan Should Better Monitor Job-Creation Promises

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address will be delayed to avoid being on the same night as President Donald Trump's rescheduled State of the Union.

Michigan Governor Moves Speech over Conflict with Trump Address

With Shutdown Over, Scientists Rush to Salvage Wolf Study

Body of Missing University Student Found in Upper Peninsula

Michigan DNR Officers Conduct Snowmobile Patrols in UP

Michigan's Attorney General, Dana Nessel, is pulling the state out of four environmental lawsuits that her Republican predecessor supported; Sunset in Marquette.

Michigan Drops Suits Challenging Environmental Regulations

A gray wolf shot in Ontonagon County Saturday is shown. A Greenland man has admitted to shooting the animal with a rifle.

Authorities: 2 Men Confess in Illegal UP Wolf Killings

Northern WI Community News

Wisconsin Nursing Homes Face Funding Shortfalls, Few Workers

Wisconsin's nearly 400 nursing facilities are in crisis due to a shortage of workers and the state's low Medicaid reimbursement rate. 27 skilled nursing facilities have closed since 2016.

Ashland Residents Offer Input on Waterfront Development

Only 2 Small Northland Towns Have Primary Elections Tuesday

Only one in five Wisconsin voters have a primary election on Tuesday.

Jayme Closs and Family Send Thanks for Love and Support

Jayme Closs and her family have released a statement, thanking everyone for the gifts, donations, and letters.

Evers Wants More Money for Wells, Drinking Water Study

Gov. Tony Evers says his budget will seek more money for replacing polluted wells.

Ashland Teachers Host Potluck for Previously Furloughed Government Workers

Sheriff: Man Accidentally Fires Gun Inside Ironwood Walmart

The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office says a man accidentally fired his gun inside an Ironwood Walmart Thursday afternoon. No one was injured.

New Coalition Backs Plan for Keeping Carp out of Great Lakes

Whitmer State of State: Roads, Education are 'Crisis' Problems

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says education and road problems are the two major issues facing the state.

Gov. Whitmer Endorses Hands-free Driving Bill

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants Michigan to be the 17th state to adopt a hands-free driving law that restricts the use of mobile devices while driving. The Democrat got behind the newly introduced legislation in her State of the State speech Tuesday night.

Biden, Other Dignitaries Expected at John Dingell's Funeral

Former Vice President Joe Biden will offer remarks at the funeral for John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history. A Mass is scheduled for Tuesday at Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, Michigan

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