WZMQ-TV (Marquette, MI)

WZMQ is a TV station located in Marquette, Michigan, catering to the central area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It transmits on UHF digital channel 19 from its transmitter situated in Ishpeming, Michigan. The station is owned by MMMRC, LLC, and features programming from Me-TV on channel 19.1, MyNetworkTV, and This TV on channel 19.2 (or Charter Cable channel 14), as well as Antenna TV on channel 19.3 (or Charter channel 320).

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Could Michigan Senate pursue legal action against House over Budget Delays?

2 weeks ago | wzmq19.com | Sophia Murphy

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) — With Michigan’s July 1 budget deadline approaching, questions are mounting over whether the Senate could take legal action against the House for failing to pass a budget. According to legal experts, that option is unlikely and would almost certainly fail in court. Although state law sets a July 1 deadline for lawmakers to pass a budget, the requirement is largely symbolic.
Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center offers free weekly check-in service for veterans

3 weeks ago | wzmq19.com | Kevin Hodge

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is introducing a free weekly check-in service for veterans called Early Alert. The program is designed to provide quick and helpful support to veterans by addressing potential challenges they may be facing. Early Alert operates through text messages that check in with veterans about key aspects of their well-being, including sleep, health, relationships, and financial concerns.
Ishpeming Police seek help in locating man on bond for armed robbery charges

3 weeks ago | wzmq19.com | Kevin Hodge

ISHPEMING, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Ishpeming Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 21-year-old man facing multiple charges. Bailey Aho-Carello was out on bond for charges including armed robbery, unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle, and two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. Aho Carello has since absconded. Bailey now has a felony arrest warrant from the Ishpeming Police Department for unarmed robbery, stemming from a separate incident.
Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for Baraga County

3 weeks ago | wzmq19.com | Kevin Hodge

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for the city of Lansing, Allegan County, and Baraga County after a severe weather system on May 15 brought 11 tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain, and flash flooding to communities across the state. “These storms left a mark on Michigan especially in our capital city and in Allegan and Baraga counties,” Whitmer said.
Michigan House Passes School Safety Package

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Sophia Murphy

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – In a bipartisan push to improve student safety, Michigan’s House of Representatives passed nine bills aimed at strengthening security protocols and mental health support in schools. The package, which now heads to the state Senate, includes proposals to expand anonymous reporting programs, increase required lockdown drills, and introduce new safety-related positions within Michigan’s school districts. “School safety is so important,” said Rep. Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland).
MSP seeks help finding ATV driver who fled in Ishpeming

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Kevin Hodge

ISHPEMING, Mich. (WZMQ) – Michigan State Police are looking to identify an ATV driver who took off from them during an attempted traffic stop in Ishpeming. According to their press release, they tried pulling the man over on Greenwood Street near Willow Street on May 9. Troopers did not pursue due to the suspect driving recklessly and endangering public safety. He is described as white, wearing a black shirt, a blue motocross-style helmet and no goggles.
Weekly House Recap: Northern Michigan ice storms, budget deadlines, and U.P. natural gas units

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Sophia Murphy

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – This week in Michigan’s Capitol, lawmakers passed over a dozen bills. The legislation ranges from sending aid to Northern Michigan, increasing state security, and continuing work on the next state budget. Typically, lawmakers are buckling down on the state budget this time of year. The governor gave her proposal, outlining $87 billion in funding, while the state Senate bills are shaping up to be even larger.
State House passes clean energy cutouts for U.P. natural gas units

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Sophia Murphy

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – U.P. lawmakers are one step closer to saving the natural gas generators in Marquette and Baraga counties. Representatives passed two bills Wednesday that create cutouts in Michigan energy laws for the natural gas units in the U.PThe Upper Peninsula is powered by 13 Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, or RICE units. Under current laws, the units will be phased out in the coming years and replaced with cleaner generators.
Michigan House passes bills to curb foreign influence in the state

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Sophia Murphy

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – House Republicans are working to increase national security in Michigan. The lawmakers voted on six bills, all aimed at preventing foreign entities from gaining access to things like state land and technology. The author of one of the bills, Representative Bill G. Schuette, said the goal is to keep foreign businesses and officials from accessing state assets.
75 Upper Peninsula Vietnam Veterans Visit Washington in Honor Flight

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Rachel Knapp

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 75 Vietnam Veterans took part in an Honor Flight to our nation’s capital. They flew to Washington, D.C. to visit the monuments and memorials dedicated to veterans like them. For many, this trip brought out a lot of emotions and closure. “I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time,” said Sam Elder, an Air Force veteran. Elder is one of 75 Vietnam veterans in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Honor Flight.