Big Bay News

Associated Press - June 22, 2009 1:43 PM ET BIG BAY, Mich. - A 14-year-old Michigan boy has completed a 4-day, 100-mile trip in his wheelchair as part of a fundraiser.

For fifty seven year old Tim McGee, the past few months have been difficult following his reconstructive surgery.

Here's a look at what we're working on for tonight's news. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1:29 p.m. Battling invasive plant species is a major problem for the U.P.'s national parks.

That's what one Delta County resident is doing over the next few days. He's "trekking" the 81 mile stretch from Rapid River to Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big bay to raise money for the camp.A Bay Cliff is a therapy center for kids with disabilities.

Here's a look at what we're working on for tonight's news. Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Is Michigan getting its fair share of federal stimulus money? A recent report says no.

The Luce County Community and Resource Center has been struggling to keep it's doors open.

With so many trails and bike paths surrounding the area, it's easy to take the convenient route to get just about anywhere.

Sheriff's Department called to medical emergency. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. BIG BAY -- Authorities have confirmed the death of retired Marquette City Police Chief George Johnson.

Martial arts students in Marquette reached their goal of 1 million kicks. They've been kicking for a full week, and reached their goal on Sunday afternoon, after havingA completed the remaining 8,000 kicks.

NEWS RELEASE LAKE SUPERIOR MAGAZINE ************************* Newest Lake Superior Magazine in the mail tomorrow Lake Superior Magazine's June/July issue mails today, May 6, loaded with articles on summer activities, regional history... and even a Lake Superior castle for sale.

The Ore to Shore bike race has been wheeling in thousands of tourists to the Marquette area for the last 9 years.

Two people had to be extricated from their cars after a head on crash near Harlow LakeA Wednesday morning.

Indianapolis kept its head down Thursday, its people leaning into their strides, stone-faced and wearing long underwear, coping as best they could with the unusual cold.

Marquette native Ben Mukkala, author of 'The Gift of Wings: An Autobiography of a Life in the Sky,' is made of tough stuff.