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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UPAWS extended its St. Catty’s Day cat adoption event from Wednesday until Sunday as its staff cared for shelter animals during the blizzard (in Sands Township) with walks and medicine. Upper Michigan's Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tweet Garot Mechanical, a Wisconsin-based mechanical contractor, acquired Prime Specialty Contracting for its Marquette and Escanaba offices in February (facilities remain open and founder Cory Bushong will continue to lead about 90 employees). Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Emergency agencies are busy with storm recovery after heavy snowfall fell earlier this week. County officials advise residents to clear roofs and stay off blocked roads while they monitor potential flooding and work to restore access to Sawyer Regional Airport. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency on Tuesday for Delta County plus several northern counties after a historic blizzard left dangerous roads, power outages and school closures. The move authorizes state resources to aid recovery efforts including snow removal, fuel delivery and road repairs. WZMQ 19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NMU men’s basketball pulled off a last-minute 10-2 run to edge Rockhurst 86-85 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, with Dylan Kuehl scoring 31 points (the Wildcats advanced in North Canton). WZMQ 19
- ➤ NMU head men's basketball coach Matt Majkrzak resigned Tuesday morning to take over Division I duties at Northern Illinois (after seven seasons with a 136-73 record and four GLIAC championships). He thanked the community and promised to carry forward his legacy of winning. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Northern Michigan University’s men’s swimming and diving team earned 30 All-American honors at the NCAA Division II Championships in Evansville last week. Senior Leo Nolles earned seven awards while freshman Matteo Ballardin captured six honors in relay and individual events. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Michigan Tech men's basketball won the Division II Midwest Regional Tuesday, and NMU basketball coach Matt Majkrzak will leave for Northern Illinois in the coming days. WZMQ 19
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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.
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Young Artist Concerto Competition and Beethoven's 5th Symphony
7:30 p.m. — Louis G. Kaufman Auditorium — Experience the talents of our Youth Concerto Competition Winner and immerse yourself in Beethoven's iconic Symphony No. 5.
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NMU Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m. — NMU Reynolds Recital Hall — Cost information not provided — Experience an evening of exceptional musical performances from talented ensembles.
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Mason Jennings Concert
7-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music from Mason Jennings in a relaxed brewery setting.
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