UPPER MICHIGAN - Michigan is distributing federal funds to improve rural healthcare, but some stakeholders say the money isn't reaching those that need it most. On Tuesday, state health officials discussed the first-year allocation of funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program, a five-year, $50 billion initiative. Michigan received about $173 million for four initiatives, including improving collaboration and upgrading technology. As of August 31, $102 million in gran

N. WISCONSIN - The WIAA has released the Girls High School Basketball pairings for next week's state tournament beginning with regional action starting Tuesday February 24th. In Division 5 the Hurley Northstars will be on the road as a #9 seed. THey will play #8 seed Niagara at 7pm. The winner will play #1 seed Florence on Friday February 27th in Florence. THe regional dial is set for Saturday Feb 28th at 7pm. Other Division 5 games find #12 Elcho at #5 Butternut, #11 Mellen