WZMQ 19 NAMED OFFICIAL TELEVISION STATION OF THE MEIJER STATE GAMES OF MICHIGAN

WZMQ-TV in Marquette is proud to announce a new partnership
with the Meijer State Games of Michigan in 2023.

The Games welcome top athletes for a multi-sport, Olympic-style competition. The Games embody the values of participation, sportsmanship, and healthy living among the residents of Michigan. Opening ceremony for the winter games will be held Friday, February 10 at Marquette Mountain Resort. WZMQ 19 News will provide live coverage of the opening ceremony at 7:00pm, 6:00pm Central. 19 News Anchor Sarah Blakely will host the special live broadcast, which includes the Parade of Athletes, Lighting of the Cauldron and entertainment.

WZMQ-TV will serve as the official television station for the Meijer State Games of Michigan held in several U.P. venues in the Marquette area February 10-13. Marquette Mountain will host the Ski/Snowboard competition. Bowling will be held at River Rock Lanes and Banquet Center. Cross Country Skiing will be at Suicide Hill. Additional events include Wrestling at the Superior Dome, Snowshoeing at Rippling River Resort, Curling at Lakeview Arena, Luge at Upper Peninsula Luge Club and Figure Skating at Berry Events Center. For specific events information, click on www.stategamesofmichigan.com.

WZMQ 19 will provide comprehensive coverage of the event on 19 News weeknights at 6:00pm and 11:00pm.

WZMQ-TV 19 is the CBS affiliate for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and continues to actively sponsor and partner with local organizations presenting major local and area events.