Daily
Marquette
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TriMedia, operating for 30 years, is named among the 2026 Top 50 michigan businesses by MCSB — a list that highlights growth and sustainability. The company will continue investing in its community to maintain its success. WZMQ 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A vigil was held at Texas Roadhouse to honor missing NMU student Trenton Massey, who went missing last week, and hundreds of community members gathered as police ended the official search today and ask anyone with information to come forward. WZMQ 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Regional History Center offers free digital scans of Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster archives to preserve local history. The events run Saturday, Mar. 7, Friday, Mar. 13 and Wednesday, Mar. 25 at local sites with scheduled appointments. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PEAK, a professional conference hosted at NMU’s SISU Innovation Institute, will take place on March 26 and 27 to offer Marquette professionals, students and lifelong learners valuable networking and skill-building opportunities. Local community leaders will present sessions that share their practical experiences. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Marquette Area Public Schools held an open house Monday at Bothwell Middle School to explain a May 5 bond proposal that would fund essential updates to district facilities; an event will be held tonight at Marquette Senior High School at 5 p.m. (building tours begin at 3:30 p.m.) The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Upper Peninsula Health Plan urged residents 45 and older to schedule colorectal cancer screenings as March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; Renee Anderton explained risk factors and screening options on Mark + Walt in the Morning. Early detection may lead to effective treatment. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ U.P. Home Health & Hospice earned its third star in the We Honor Veterans program, a national effort to boost veteran-focused hospice and home health care in Marquette. The recognition highlights its commitment to education, community partnerships, and improved care for veterans — honoring their service with respectful inquiry. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Lions Clubs partnered with Super One stores to raise nearly $7,300 to help families cover travel, food, and lodging expenses for children receiving cancer care in the U.P. The Negaunee Lions Club contributed almost $1,700 as part of this second annual effort. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ On Monday in Escanaba, officials announced that RxKids is expanding to the entire U.P. to offer debt-free financial aid for pregnant women and new parents with no income requirement. Families can enroll from 16+ weeks pregnancy until six months after birth, receiving up to $4,500 + support to ease early parenthood. The Mining Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Marquette Restaurant Week runs from March 8-14 and features special menus and creative dishes from local restaurants. The event offers residents a chance to try new flavors and join a social media giveaway for a gift card. The Mining Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Westwood topped the Mid Peninsula Conference Boys' Basketball voting with senior Ethan Marta named Player of the Year. The school also earned Defensive Player of the Year (AJ Pizziola) and Coach of the Year (Luke Gray), while players from Gladstone, Iron Mountain and other schools joined the all-conference teams. WZMQ 19
-
Shamrock Sprint 1 Mile Race
10-11 PM — 1110 Champion St, Marquette, MI — Registration fee applies — Participate in the 4th annual 1 mile race in a festive St. Patrick's Day spirit.
-
Spring Carnival Celebration
All day — Marquette Mountain Resort — Check for details — Celebrate the end of winter with family-friendly races and activities on the slopes.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everyone you admire started as a version of themselves that they didn't admire.
~ James Clear
About Daily Marquette
Welcome to the Daily Marquette, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Marquette, Michigan community. If you like the Daily Marquette, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Marquette.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Marquette and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Marquette
A free Marquette community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymarquette.com/sitemap