Good morning, Marquette.

The Wesley United Methodist Church in Ishpeming is asking for clothing or monetary donations to support its 17th annual Keep Kids Warm program that provides winter coats and shoes for over 400 children in schools.

Donations can be dropped off at the church or at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Negaunee.

United Way launches its annual campaign with Steins for Good, a new Oktoberfest-style fundraiser featuring a costume contest, pretzel-eating contest + stein-holding competition.

The free event takes place Sunday, Sept. 27 at Ore Dock Brewing Company to support local partner agencies.

Lake Superior Community Partnership is hosting a Breakfast and Business meeting Friday, Sept.

25 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at The Mather in Ishpeming, followed by the P3MQT Marquette County Local Economic Exchange on Friday, Oct. 9 at the NMU Jacobetti Complex — offering networking and presentations focused on small business.

Valley Road Productions will debut the short film Here to Help featuring NMU alumni at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

9 at Thomas Theatres — a local landmark on Commerce Drive — in Marquette. Tickets are available with advanced purchase recommended.

John Primer (winner of Blues Artist of the Year) will perform at Ore Dock Brewing Co. this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. thanks to the Marquette Area Blues Society.

On Monday night, the Economic Club of Marquette County launched its speaker series with AI expert Elizabeth Goede sharing her insights on how the technology can benefit local businesses.

The club will feature Matt Gougeon at its next meeting on Oct. 19.

Gas prices in Marquette have risen 59.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.90 today based on GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 Michigan stations — prices statewide remain much higher than last month’s averages.

The state operates over 40 air quality monitors but in the U.P. only two are active—one at Seney Wildlife Refuge and one near Marquette—prompting health experts to call for more amid wildfire smoke risks.

No funding has been secured for expansion.

NMU women’s soccer snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the Pakside Rangers today in Racine after moving from Wood Road Field to Pritchard Park due to heavy rain.

Senior captain Madison Bilbia scored twice and Lily Senese added for NMU’s first GLIAC win.

The NMU volleyball team fell to the SVSU Cardinals in four sets, with Allie Barlow surpassing 3,000 assists and Kaylie McIntosh leading the offense.

NMU will host Michigan Tech today at 6 p.m. on its home court.