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'Ready' status lifted for North Basin Drive residents lifted

On Sunday, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported that containment had progressed on all three active U.P. fires. The Ridge Fire was reported at 70% contained, and its cause has been confirmed as a lightning strike. The Craig Lake Fire, which was also started by a lightning ...

A bitter Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish and Muslim voters already on edge over the war in Gaza

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. — For many voters in Michigan, the U.S. Senate race has become about far more than which party controls Washington. In the Detroit suburbs, some Jewish Democrats are confronting deeply personal questions about faith and identity as they weigh whether they can support their party's nominee. Just miles away in Dearborn, Arab American leaders who backed President Donald Trump two years ago are growing increasingly alarmed by Republican rhetoric. The concerns are rippling through communities already shaken by Israel's war in Gaza that followed the attack on ...

Today in History: 1944, MacArthur returns to the Philippines

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2026. There are 72 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 20, 1944, Gen. Douglas MacArthur waded ashore in his return to the Philippines against Japanese forces in World War II, fulfilling a promise he made ("I shall return") after ...

Yooper Rolls

Every year, Josh Nance and his family would travel to Clearwater, Florida, for spring break, and after they arrived, they couldn’t track down the rolled ice cream truck fast enough. “It quickly became a must-have treat during our trips,” Nance said. “We loved how unique it was, not ...

Upfront and Company for sale after years of vacancy

MARQUETTE — For years, Upfront and Company served as a gathering place for people in Marquette at the corner of East Main St. and Lakeshore Boulevard. Now, after over nearly 15 years of vacancy, the building is for sale. “Known to generations of residents and visitors as the Upfront & ...

Gas prices dip

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 19.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.46/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 45.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.70/g higher than a year ...