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...

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, MI - Bay College awards 300+ scholarships yearly to graduating high school seniors, current students, and returning learners. This year, over $650,000 is available in scholarship funds for Bay College students during the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The scholarship application is available onl...

EAST LANSING, Mich. - During tax season, scammers use a wide range of tactics to target private individual's information, particularly when it comes to tax returns. While some promise get-rich-quick schemes, others will make spoof calls and impersonate an IRS employee. These scammers are reaching their targets through ...

State Rep. Karl Bohnak on Tuesday secured the passage of a key income tax cut for Michigan workers and their families. House Bill 4170 would immediately reduce the state income tax rate, which climbed from 4.05% to 4.25% on Jan. 1, 2024, after politicians in Lansing decided to end a reduction that had been triggered in...