John Truitt

MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN) - Our summer is starting on a high note, but with that nice weather comes an increased chance of wildfires. John Pepin, public information officer for the DNR, explains why the risk of wildfires varies by region, time of day and atmospheric conditions. “It changes based on your conditions. Of course, it’s all based on moisture and temperature and cloud cover and dryness of everything that’s happened in general the western U.P. has been drier and so it’s a little bi…

For 25 years Escanaba’s scouting community has kept a 3 mile stretch of US-2 free of litter and debris.

ONTONAGON, Mich. (WJMN) - At Midnight on April 19th, 2024 the residents of Ontonagon County say they began living a nightmare after the only emergency department within an hour’s drive shut its doors, for good. Without any further comment from Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital’s leadership, the Aspirus nonprofit hospital system announced the closure in a press release just days after assuring a United States Congressman the rumors of an impending closure were false. The Feb. 20 release headlined a $30…

The Marquette area school board unveiled the new High School mascot logo Monday at a special meeting held at the high school.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – Marquette officials played host to Michigan’s environmental watchdogs on Wednesday. Phil Roos, Director of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), was in Marquette to tour the City’s wastewater treatment facility. Marquette received a $12.5 million loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund back in May of last […]

Brookridge Heights Retirement Community in Marquette is holding a job fair tomorrow from 9 am to 4 pm. Applicants need nothing but a desire to help people and a friendly disposition. All training will be provided by the Brookridge Heights staff. They are looking to fill a variety of positions from nursing care to various support positions.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — A U.P.-based indie rock band has gained notoriety across the nation in publications like Rolling Stone and Stereogum. Despite songwriter Mike Maple’s well-received 10th studio album, “Paul Bunyan’s Slingshot,” he hasn’t quit his day job yet. Local 3’s John Truitt caught up with lead singer, songwriter, and namesake in their converted garage practice space in Marquette. By day, a mild-mannered postal carrier. By night, a rockstar. Meet Liquid Mike, a Marquette band front…

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WJMN) - As Daniel Seddiqui crosses over the Montreal River into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he is completing a journey decades in the making. Until this day, Daniel has visited every region of the United States except for one, the U.P. Although he has been to all 50 states at least 20 times each, the very last place in the country left on his list did not disappoint. “It is the biggest milestone in my life,” said Seddiqui. “To hit the U.P. it’s something I’ve researched o…

ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) – For Mitchel Blenyars, it’s a dream come true. Upon graduation from high school, Mitch has a full-time job waiting for him at a local car dealership, all thanks to Michigan Works. Mitch initially heard of the opportunities available through Michigan Works from his teachers at The Delta/Schoolcraft Intermediate School District. Mitch […]

GRAND MARAIS, Mich. (WJMN) — It has felt more like beach days than days for winter activities this week in Grand Marais. While temperatures were well above 50 degrees on Wednesday, members of the Grand Marais Sno-Trails Association held their regular meeting to discuss trail grooming and where to go from here given the snowmobile […]