ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, MI - Bay College is hosting the 2025 Upper Michigan Safety Conference, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 25 on the Escanaba Campus. This full-day conference will feature 20+ workplace safety and health presentations that are applicable to all industries. The Upper Michig...

LANSING, Mich. - As Michigan celebrates National Reading Month in March, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is highlighting the transformative impact of $14 million in MiFamily Engagement Center funding awarded to regions across the state to strengthen early literacy and ...

State Rep. Karl Bohnak on Tuesday testified before the House Energy Committee in support of his plan to secure the long-term sustainability of energy production in the Upper Peninsula. The legislation, House Bill 4007, would exempt the U.P.'s 13 Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) generators from sweeping g...

DEARBORN, Mich., (March 24, 2025) - Gas prices in Michigan declined slightly after setting a new 2025-high of $3.19 over the weekend. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.17 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is a up 13 cents from a week ago. This price is 9 cents more than this time last month but stil...

State Rep. Karl Bohnak on Monday announced his bipartisan plan to support efforts to expand high-speed internet connectivity in the U.P. and across Michigan. The Michigan Broadband Accessibility Act, House Bill 4237, would reform the tax code to maximize the impact of broadband grant funds, ensuring critical connectiv...

Marinette County Sheriff Randy Miller reports that on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7:52 p.m., Marinette County Dispatch received a report of a one-vehicle crash on West 32nd Road at 49th Road in the Town of Stephenson. It was reported that a vehicle had crashed into the ditch and all the airbags had been deployed. The inv...

On Sunday, March 23rd, at approximately 11:45pm, Kingsford Public Safety Department Officers were dispatched to 913 Turner Dr. for a fully engulfed structure fire. The 911 call was made by a neighbor who discovered flames coming out of the roof of the residence. KPSD arrived on scene and the fire was suppressed at appr...

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, MI - Bay College proudly announces that Brayden Martineau has been selected for the 2025 All-Michigan Academic Team. This prestigious recognition is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic excellence, leadership, and community service. The State Academic Teams are part of ...

State Rep. Karl Bohnak on Wednesday voted in support of a transformative road funding plan that would secure key resources for communities without raising taxes. The legislation - House Bills 4180 - 4187 and HB 4230 - would annually dedicate $3.1 billion to roads, with $2.5 billion prioritized specifically to local roa...

State Rep. Greg Markkanen on Wednesday hosted several community college officials during a budget committee meeting for high education and community colleges. Representatives from the Michigan Community College Association, Gogebic Community College, Northwestern Michigan College, and Lake Michigan College spoke before...