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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Michigan House Passes School Safety Package

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.
Whitmer, Trump annnounce new fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Sophia Murphy

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer secured a game-changing new fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base (Selfridge) in Macomb County. The new fighter mission will grow Michigan’s economy, bring new aircraft, keep expert talent including pilots and maintenance workers in state, support military and civilian jobs at the base, and cement Michigan’s leadership in national security and the defense industry for decades to come.
April is National Donate Life Month

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Sophia Murphy

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – April is National Donate Life Month, and Gift of Life Michigan is celebrating 2,600 new organ donors on Michigan’s registry. Every day, Michiganders deal with life-threatening health problems that can only be treated through organ transplants. It’s an issue that can have even greater impacts in rural communities like the Upper Peninsula, where healthcare access is already limited. Last year, 53 Michigan residents donated organs, saving the lives of 1,119 people.
Haley Stevens Launches Campaign For U.S. Senate

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Sophia Murphy

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – U.S. Congresswoman Haley Stevens has announced a campaign to fill Michigan’s second Senate seat in D.C.. Senator Gary Peters announced he would not be running for reelection in January, and four months later, four candidates have already stepped forward. Stevens is the third Democrat to announce they are running for the seat, She’ll be on the primary ticket with state Senator Mallory McMorrow and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed.
Michigan Department of Education works to boost literacy

1 month ago | wzmq19.com | Sophia Murphy

LANSING, Mich. (WZMQ) – Michigan’s Department of Education is working to address low math and reading scores for elementary students. Michigan’s youngest students have seen lower and lower test scores over the past few years. Last school year’s scores showed that two-thirds of Michigan 4th graders read below grade level, bringing extra attention to the work being done to catch students up post-pandemic.