Michigan Upper Peninsula https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-upper-peninsula Michigan Upper Peninsula en-US Copyright Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:41:00 GMT Rx Kids launches in entire Upper Peninsula https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/rx-kids-launches-in-entire-upper-peninsula Rx Kids will provide U.P. mothers $1,500 while they're pregnant, and another $500 per month for the first six months of their baby’s life. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:41:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/rx-kids-launches-in-entire-upper-peninsula Colin Jackson Drummond Island says it's in need of EMS volunteers https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-09/drummond-island-says-its-in-need-of-ems-volunteers The Drummond Island ambulance service says it has been experiencing a decline in enrollment in their EMT training course. With their current volunteer staff already working past retirement age, the department is searching for more help. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:47:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-09/drummond-island-says-its-in-need-of-ems-volunteers Draya Raby Veteran resource group advocates for suicide prevention in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/veteran-resource-group-advocates-for-suicide-prevention-in-michigan The nationwide group "Together with Veterans" has expanded to Michigan, providing suicide prevention resources for vets in rural areas. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:05:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/veteran-resource-group-advocates-for-suicide-prevention-in-michigan Jill Harrington U.P. tourism likely to be good -- not great -- this summer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-09/u-p-tourism-likely-to-be-good-not-great-this-summer MARQUETTE, MI — Tourism in the Upper Peninsula has been stellar over the pandemic, but a deflated economy will likely make sure record numbers won't continue into this summer. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 22:47:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-09/u-p-tourism-likely-to-be-good-not-great-this-summer Nicole Walton Scholarships available for U.P. and Northern Michiganders https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-23/scholarships-available-for-u-p-and-northern-michiganders Business officials and educators are hoping U.P. and northern Michigan residents take advantage of a program that provides full or partial scholarships to… Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:07:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-23/scholarships-available-for-u-p-and-northern-michiganders Nicole Walton