8/10/2026

MICHIGAN (AP) — Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him. Democrats are trying to unite after a bitter primary campaign that exposed deep rifts between the party's progressive and moderate wings. El-Sayed tells NBC's "Meet the Press' that his conversation with Obama was warm and inspiring. The Republican nominee is Mike Rogers, a former congressman.

8/07/2026

IRONWOOD - Crews have started pouring concrete on the landing hill of the Copper Peak project in Ironwood, building walls and stairways, and installing avalanche protection as part of the second year of a four-year, $40 million project. Plastic landing mats will allow year-round training and international competitions and can be sponsored for a $300 contribution per section. Officials say the project is expected to boost tourism and the regional economy. Residents and tourists alike are invited to stop by the new visitors center to track the progress of the largest construction project in Gogebic County history and to buy tickets for Adventure Rides offered on Sundays. More information can be found at jumpinforcopperpeak.com

8/07/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Michigan has expanded income eligibility for its Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, food assistance program. Under the new guidelines, a family of four can now qualify with an annual income of up to $61,050, an increase of more than $1,500. WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and health referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under age 5. About 187,000 Michigan residents receive WIC benefits each month.