ALPENA — On Thursday, a group of local students had the chance to learn from Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers in the aviation unit and get an up-close look at a MSP helicopter. A group of youth participated in the 7th annual youth police academy at the Alpena Community College Monday ...
ALPENA — Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director Mike Mahler announced on Thursday that he intends to retire at the end of the year and a search for his replacement is already in the works. Mahler, who took the position at the beginning of 2020, says he intends to spend ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Today, Kyle Blomquist, an architect and community leader, proudly announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives serving Michigan's 1st Congressional District. Born and raised in the Upper Peninsula, Kyle is a lifelong resident with deep roots in Northern ...
ALPENA — Michigan State House Bill 4328, which was passed nearly unanimously with a 107-1 vote on May 7, has been stalled in the Senate since being referred to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill would provide $100 million toward local recovery efforts which is estimated to cost about ...
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) has helped secure a record amount of funding for Operation Northern Strike, which is held at the Alpena Combat Readiness Center each summer. Peters helped the Senate Appropriations Committee pass the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act. This bipartisan ...