Good morning, Marquette.

Karlyn Rapport, a longtime community leader, wins the 2026 Evergreen Award of Marquette County, marking the first time anyone has won the award twice.

The honor recognizes her decades of service in mentoring young girls and advocating for community needs, and she will announce next year’s winner in Oct. 2027.

The Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance holds a meeting tonight at 7 in the Community Room at Peter White Public Library — wildlife biologist Jeff Towner presents a travelogue of South American marine wildlife breeding sites along the Atlantic Coast of Argentina.

From October to December, vehicle-deer crashes are more likely after 40% of last year's 58,000 collisions occurred then, and officials in the U.P. urge drivers to use high beams when safe + avoid swerving if deer cross.

Lake Superior Community Partnership will host its third annual Small Business Celebration on Thursday, Nov.

5 at Mather in Ishpeming to honor local businesses; the group also introduced its new Membership & Outreach Specialist Rachel Raniszewski.

KMI Space in Marquette received $3.5M from the state's Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund to support development of its spacecraft Laelaps, which will relocate satellites and add about 60+ local engineering jobs.

The company plans to launch the craft in 2028.

Frailing's Electric Company, a trusted family business in Ishpeming, will celebrate its 60th anniversary soon as the Frailing family, including Rick, Mark & Jacob, plans a tribute to thank loyal customers who supported them since 1967.

Barnes-Hecker Memorial site in Ely Township is open after a weekend ceremony, offering a new learning and memorial space with a paved loop and plaques honoring miners; the township will soon officially designate it as a burial site while Northern Michigan University unveils its Barnes-Hecker exhibit through spring.

Average gasoline prices in Michigan fell by 19.5 cents per gallon from last week, with today’s average at $4.46/g based on GasBuddy’s survey of 4,913 stations — prices are still 45.6 cents lower than last month and $1.70/g higher than last year.

MDOT is repairing the Portage Lake Lift Bridge after high-load vehicles damaged its deflector plates last month.

One northbound lane is closed from morning until 3 p.m. today+ repairs will continue tomorrow and Wednesday.

Residents along North Basin Drive near the Ridge Fire saw the 'Ready, Set, Go!' evacuation protocol lifted on Monday as rain and cool weather helped firefighters contain the blaze.

Officials will continue to monitor fire activity (for safety) in the area.

At Monday's board meeting, Marquette Area Public Schools approved a snow removal bid + began its third phase of copier replacement and unanimously adopted its annual summer tax resolution to allow the city to levy taxes during summer.

These measures help set up smooth operations for the school year.

Delta Area Transit Authority will receive a $6 million grant as part of Michigan's Fiscal Year 2027 transportation program.

The new funding will expand bus service to all 14 Delta County townships — adding evening and Saturday routes as well as upgrading its fleet and technology.

MSP shares key winter driving tips for Marquette residents.

Lt. Ben Eckola advises maintaining safe speeds and equipping vehicles with suitable tires before the first snowfall to lower risks on icy roads.

This Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day when residents can safely dispose of expired or unused medications to prevent accidental poisonings and misuse.

Aspirus Health experts urge discarding drugs once they pass their expiration date (or show altered color or smell).