Hans Ahlstrom

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Portage Lake Lift Bridge lane closures for bridge inspections June 2-4

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

HOUGHTON, Mich. - Crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be performing routine bridge inspections on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between the cities of Houghton and Hancock from June 2nd to 4th. These inspections will require intermittent closures. In conjunction with the routine inspection work, some test lifts may be done on the same dates.
NMU Center for Rural Health Hosts Camp

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

Marquette, MI - The NMU Center for Rural Health will host a UP Future Health Leaders Camp this summer for regional students who will be freshmen and sophomores at the university this fall. The camp, which focuses on health education and health career exploration, is scheduled July 20-25. Educational topics will include basic physical health, including nutrition and cardiovascular, mental health and oral health.
Michigan employers invited to join Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) have launched a statewide initiative to create healthier, more efficient workplaces. Through the Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace(MI R-F-W) program employers are encouraged to create supportive environments for employees in recovery from substance use disorder while enhancing overall workplace wellness.
Two Vehicle Crash Temporarily Shuts Down US-2

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

Schoolcraft County, MI – State Police from the Manistique post are investigating a two-vehicle crash that temporarily closed down US-2 in Doyle Township. All lanes of US-2 were reopened a short time later. The crash happened yesterday (Tuesday) at about 4:30pm when a pickup truck failed to yield to a semi-truck pulling a trailer eastbound on US-2 near County Road 432. No life-threatening injuries were reported. A small spill of fuel from the crash was contained and cleaned up.
MSP and Gogebic Community College Partner to Host Free Law Enforcement Career Academy

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

Gogebic County, MI - The Michigan State Police - Wakefield Post is teaming up with Gogebic Community College to offer a Law Enforcement Career Academy. The academy is open to individuals aged 16 and older and is for those curious about careers in law enforcement. Participants will be mentored by MSP troopers and officers from other local law enforcement agencies.
AG Nessel Urges Federal Court to Keep U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Civil Rights Offices Open

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

Undated - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to keep open three offices within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that are meant to oversee the agency… protect people’s civil rights… and help noncitizens with immigration matters.
AAA Michigan: Gas prices down over last week

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

DEARBORN, MI -- Triple A Michigan reports gas prices statewide are up 12-cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.18 per gallon for regular unleaded. The price is the same as at this time last month and 38-cents less than this time last year. AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel costs at 2,800 gas stations in the state. The club says the highest price for gas was in Lansing at $3.28 per gallon, and the lowest price was $2.95 a gallon in Traverse City.
Erik Lundteigen Named USCSA Coach of the Year

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

MARQUETTE, Mich. – NMU’s Alpine Ski Team head coach has been named Coach of the Year by the US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association. Erik Lundteigen was named coach of the year last week. He has guided his teams to a plethora of top-five finishes, produced a National Champion in 2023, and numerous All-Americans in the past four years that the program has been skiing at nationals.
Marquette County to receive EPA Brownfield monies

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

Chicago, IL - Marquette County is one of seven Michigan communities set to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields grants. The county will us its $400,000 grant to conduct 18 Phase I and 11 Phase II environmental site assessments. Grant funds also will be used to develop three cleanup plans and support community engagement activities. The target area for this grant includes the City of Ishpeming and the Town of Sawyer.
Lightning strike likely cause of fire at Bonifas Arts Center

2 weeks ago | wnmufm.org | Hans Ahlstrom

Escanaba, MI – The structure fire at the Bonifas Arts Center has been attributed to a lighting strike. Following an investigation by the Escanaba Public Safety Department,Escanaba Public Safety and other emergency services were dispatched to the scene at 10:21pm Friday night by sprinkler activations. Firefighters extinguished the fire quickly, helping to prevent frther damage to the structure.