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Northern Lights Arena bringing back free open ice skating
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap6bL5ni7B4 ALPENA, Mich. --- After the approval of the Alpena County Youth and Recreation millage, Northern Lights Arena is again...
New undersheriff greeted with pushback regarding pay
ALPENA, MICH --- The new Alpena County Undersheriff officially stepped into his new position this week. Unfortunately, he was greeted...
Man dies on Long Lake after rescue efforts
https://youtu.be/1vNmqCiKWs0 An Alpena area man was found dead yesterday after a boating accident on Long Lake around 1:15 p.m. Area...
Alpena High School students set expectations for the year during culture week
https://youtu.be/QLGn-AXrXy4 ALPENA, MICH --- Today marks the first day back to school. Students are getting equipped to take on the...
Word on the Street: What’s one thing everyone should experience at least once in their life
https://youtu.be/q5f8IIJEPxM On this week's Word on the Street, reporter Lauren Mixon asks locals about one thing everyone should experience in...
New law requires students to repeat third grade if they do not meet reading benchmarks
https://youtu.be/PpUthh5-krc ALPENA, MICH --- Parents and kids are getting reacquainted with schools around the district with class starting in just...
City of Alpena Risk Reduction Officer, Andy Marceau, selected for state fire safety board
https://youtu.be/feeCVpNukNQ ALPENA, MICH --- Community Risk Reduction Officer Andy Marceau is no stranger to WBKB or the community. For the...
Chester the Therapy Dog makes debut at Oscoda Area Schools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpJ0rM_Jq-M ALPENA, Mich. -- An unsuspecting therapist will be doing all he can to build morale at Oscoda Area Schools....
Local and state agencies partner to increase recycling
https://youtu.be/z9vG2RC44cg ALPENA, Mich. --- Alpena County is teaming up with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)...