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Today in History: 1976, Jenner takes gold in Montreal

Today is Thursday, July 30, the 211th day of 2026. There are 154 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 30, 1976, Bruce Jenner, now known as Caitlyn Jenner, set a world record of 8,618 points and won the gold medal in the Olympic decathlon at the Montreal Summer Games. Also on ...

Man arrested for assault with intent to commit murder in Menominee

MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on Tuesday about a recent arrest. “Sheriff Kuwda reports that on Saturday, deputies from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a Menominee Township residence in reference to an individual shooting at another person during an argument about cutting grass,” read the statement. “After investigating the incident, a search warrant was executed and a Menominee Township resident was arrested and lodged at the Menominee County Jail.” The person arrested was Anthony Raymond Mech, 57, ...

Marquette City Commission to explore option allowing tourists to support local infrastructure

MARQUETTE — At Monday night’s meeting of the Marquette City Commission, Commissioner Michael Larson brought up a recent statement made by Traverse City Manager Ben Marentette about the potential of an additional tax placed on hotel rooms and short-term rentals which would be collected by the city to use for infrastructure. “Recently the Traverse City Manager has been encouraging destination communities across Michigan to explore a local option that would allow overnight visitors staying in hotels to support public infrastructure and services that they rely on during their ...