UPPER PENINSULA — Wildfires continue to burn across the Upper Peninsula as firefighters get closer to containment. As of Wednesday, the Ridge Fire was estimated to be 434 acres and 20% contained. That fire is…
Man arraigned after Schoolcraft County shooting
MANISTIQUE — A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening another person with a gun and firing shots at a…
$23 Million for Michigan projects including two in U.P.
MARQUETTE — A $23 million state investment to support nine projects across Michigan, including two in the Upper Peninsula, has…
Wet weather both helps, hurts firefighting efforts
MARQUETTE — The wet weather over the past few days has significantly lowered fire activity at the various wildland fires…
Negaunee treasurer suspended
NEGAUNEE — The city of Negaunee’s treasurer, Brian Downing, has been placed on unpaid suspension and banned from city hall,…
Marquette County Board seeks applicants to fill commission vacancy after Numinen resigns
MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a District 1 vacancy following Commissioner Karl…
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Sacred Seeking celebrates official opening in Marquette
HOUGHTON — UP Health System–Portage will host a free breast health presentation Tuesday, Oct. 20, in…
UP Health System–Portage to host breast health presentation
Zombie Ridge Haunted Trail fundraiser set for Oct. 30
Spotlight
Marquette physician receives honorary degree
MARQUETTE — Dexter Clark DO, FAAFP, a family physician in Marquette, has achieved the Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national medical association representing nearly 128,300 family physicians, residents and medical students. Established in 1971, the AAFP Degree of Fellow recognizes family physicians who have distinguished themselves through service…
MARQUETTE - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,500 undergraduate students for attaining high…
UW-Stevens Point undergrad honored for scholastic achievement
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — This past spring, Berkli Asgaard of Ishpeming, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee,…
Berkli Asgaard graduates from Marquette University
VFW supporting veterans
Local Sports
More than just the rivalry: Wildcats need women’s soccer win over Tech to extend unbeaten streak
MARQUETTE — This would be a bad time to blunt the momentum the women’s…
NMU Sports
More than just the rivalry: Wildcats need women’s soccer win over Tech to extend unbeaten streak
NMU Greco-Roman wrestlers win matches at U23 Worlds
Back to the whiteboard: NMU hockey looks to regroup vs. nationally recognized Stonehill
Wildcats football plays at Tech for Miner’s Cup
Obituaries
Christopher John Peacock
MARQUETTE, MI - Christopher John Peacock, age 69, of Marquette, passed away at his home on October 9, 2026. Christopher was born in Sydney, Australia, the youngest of four siblings. He moved to the USA in 1983 where he remained for the rest of his life. Christopher was known for his polite, kind and…
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National News
Barack Obama to campaign with Ohio Democrats as he expands his outreach ahead of Election Day
Kroger to lay off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence
Rare fossil of T. rex cousin goes on display in New York before heading to auction
Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts
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