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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

01/18/2019 06:37 PM

Authorities say two men confessed to illegally killing wolves in separate poaching incidents in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The deaths happened in Ontonagon and Menominee counties.

Tribe Appeals Rejection of Challenge to UP Mining Permit

Michigan Reopening Medical Marijuana Businesses

Michigan Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.0 Percent

Michigan Economy, Tax Revenues Projected to Stay Stable

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Michigan to Issue February Food Aid Benefits Early

Michigan will issue Food Assistance Program benefits for February early as directed by the federal Food and Nutrition Service.

Michigan Lists Pain Drug Gabapentin as Controlled Substance

Michigan is listing a drug commonly used to treat nerve pain and seizures as a controlled substance, a step intended to fight the opioid epidemic. The state says Gabapentin, also known as Neurontin, can have potentially harmful effects when combined with other opioids.

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Mich. House Leader, AG Support Bills to Limit Asset Forfeiture

Michigan's 100th Legislature Kicks Off 2-Year Term

McCormack is Named Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court

Coast Guard Commences Annual Ice-breaking Operation

An annual ice-breaking effort is starting on waterways in and around northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The operation commenced Monday in response to expanded ice growth in commercial ports along the UP.

Whitmer Bans Use of Private Email for State Business

New Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is prohibiting the use of private email to conduct state business. Her directive also bars using state email for non-state activity or disposing state emails except in compliance with record retention schedules.

Whitmer Seeks AG Opinion on Great Lakes Oil Pipeline Deal

Michigan's new governor is asking the state's new attorney general to review a deal to move an Enbridge pipeline into a new tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. Former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder's administration reached the deal last month.

Michigan's Minimum Wage Will Go Up 20 Cents to $9.45 an Hour

Michigan's minimum wage will increase by 20 cents an hour in March.

Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley has taken a job with the Small Business Association of Michigan.

Former Mich. Lt. Gov. Takes Job at Small Business Association

A man in Michigan died after a car crash with a snowplow.

Man Dies After Car Crash with Snowplow in UP

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill making cyberbullying illegal, punishable by over 90 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Cyberbullying Now Illegal in Michigan

Michigan Legislature Votes to Toughen Ballot Drive Rules

Michigan Legislature Spares Most Wetlands in Lame-Duck Bill

Suspects Sought in Gogebic Co. Home Invasion

Waupaca Foundry to Add 61 Jobs in Ironwood

Michigan cities would be able to restrict fireworks use on more nights under legislation advancing in the state Capitol.

Bill Lets Michigan Cities Restrict Fireworks on More Days

Mich. House OKs Incentives for Companies with Out-of-State Workers

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget reports Wednesday that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February dipped to 4.8 percent. It was 4.9 percent in January.

Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged at 3.9 Percent in November

Michigan Legislature Requires A-through-F Grades for Schools

Michigan Legislature Approves School Safety Bills

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New Flashing Pedestrian Crossing Installed for Safety In Superior

After an outpouring of resident concerns, an improved measure for pedestrian safety is in now in the Itasca neighborhood in Superior. The newly installed RRFB or flashing pedestrian crossing is located at 52nd Ave. East in Itasca.

Ice Bridge in Ashland Provides Better Fishing Access

Example of ice bridge currently being built in Ashland, WI.

Supreme Court Rules Against DNR in Madeline Island Pier Dispute

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled against the DNR in a dispute over a large pier on Madeline Island.

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Remains at 3 Percent

Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at 3 percent, marking the 11th month in a row at has been at that level of lower.� The state gained 9,100 private-sector jobs between November and December.

Ashland, Bayfield Co. Defendants Sue over Public Defender Problems

Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Early-Voting Restrictions

A federal judge has struck down limits on early voting in Wisconsin.

Authorities: 2 Men Confess in Illegal UP Wolf Killings

Authorities say two men confessed to illegally killing wolves in separate poaching incidents in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The deaths happened in Ontonagon and Menominee counties.

Tribe Appeals Rejection of Challenge to UP Mining Permit

Michigan Reopening Medical Marijuana Businesses

Michigan reopens medical marijuana dispensaries.

Michigan Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.0 Percent

Michigan Economy, Tax Revenues Projected to Stay Stable

Michigan to Issue February Food Aid Benefits Early

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