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Using genetics to monitor walleye populations

LANSING - Walleye fishing is a big deal in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, particularly in the southwestern end of the peninsula. Walleye make up nearly 80% of fish stocked in the region, which has a mix of lakes with natural reproduction, where walleye populations are stable or growing without ...

Alpena to host local gathering for Bridge Michigan Issues Summit

ALPENA – As Michigan commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Alpena Community College will host a free local gathering on Wednesday,, at the Granum Theatre in conjunction with the inaugural Bridge Michigan Issues Summit. The statewide summit, produced by ...

Meet 4 of 8 APS school board candidates: Part 2

ALPENA — Eight candidates are running for four seats on the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education. If elected, they will serve a four-year term beginning January 2027 and ending December 2030. Below are four of the candidates that sat down and answered questions with The News. The ...

HUNT board discusses Byrne JAG funding, update to meeting format

ATLANTA — The Huron Undercover Narcotics Team (HUNT) board held its quarterly meeting on Friday at the Tri-Township Fire Department in Atlanta, where they updated their Byrne Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) funding and voted to change their meeting format. HUNT Commander D/Lt. Ray Rollet ...

MyMichigan Health investigating cybersecurity allegations

MIDLAND — MyMichigan Health is investigating claims of data theft made by a group identifying itself as MetaEncryptor, a MyMichigan Health press release stated on Thursday. “MyMichigan Health takes all cybersecurity concerns seriously and immediately initiated an investigation into the allegations” the release stated. “The organization has engaged Mandiant, an independent cybersecurity incident response firm, and is working with law enforcement to evaluate the claims.” “Protecting the privacy and security of our patients, employees, and communities remains a top ...

TBTA awarded $678K to expand microtransit into Montmorency County

ALPENA — Thunder Bay Transportation Authority will use a $678,366 state grant to launch a microtransit service based in Montmorency County, expanding on-demand rides for residents who currently face long waits or limited options for medical appointments, work, and shopping. The award is ...