Hazardous air quality to continue through at least today, likely longer

July 17, 2026

MARQUETTE — Hazardous levels of wildfire smoke will continue through at least today in the Upper Peninsula, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. As of Thursday, the entire state of…

Bergman joins other lawmakers demand action from Canadian government over wildfires

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, joined fellow representatives John James, Lisa McClain and John Moolenaar in addressing Canadian…

State issues Line 5 permits despite conceding its ‘significant impacts’

LANSING — State agencies on Wednesday issued key permits for the controversial Line 5 tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac,…

Drifa Brewery announces it will close in November

MARQUETTE — Drifa Brewery in south Marquette announced on Wednesday that it will be closing its doors around mid-November. “From…

Smoke from Ontario, Minnesota wildfires causes unhealthy air quality across U.P.

MARQUETTE — Wildfire smoke blew into the Upper Peninsula Tuesday night from across Lake Superior, causing residents to wake up…

Iron Mountain Man extradited from Alaska to face rape charges

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Michigan State Police report that a 42-year-old Iron Mountain man has been extradited from Ketchikan, Alaska,…

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Art on the Rocks, Outback coming up

MARQUETTE — A pair of popular Marquette-based art fairs are coming up in late…

BAY MILLS — A subject is in custody following a fatal two-vehicle crash in Bay Mills…

Subject in custody for alleged operating while intoxicated causing death

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County officials will take a closer look at law enforcement cameras installed…

Citizens object to surveillance cameras in Dickinson County

United Way announces 2026-27 Campaign co-chairs

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UW-Stevens Point undergrad honored for scholastic achievement

MARQUETTE - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,500 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages during the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight As) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to those…

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — This past spring, Berkli Asgaard of Ishpeming, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee,…

Berkli Asgaard graduates from Marquette University

VFW supporting veterans

Negaunee competes in High School Bowl

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Today American Legion baseball Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, 15-Under at Post 44 Reds (doubleheader), noon Negaunee Jr. Diamonds at Escanaba (doubleheader), 5 p.m. Friday American Legion baseball Post 44 Reds at Michigan Veterans Baseball 17-Under state tournament, at Gladstone, time & opponent(s) TBD Legion state tournament play-in: Kingsford at Negaunee Sr. Diamonds (doubleheader), 3…

Today American Legion baseball Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, 15-Under at Post 44 Reds (doubleheader), 4 p.m.…

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Running toward more success: Wildcats cross country hopes to repeat NCAA nat’ls appearance

Tuesday American Legion baseball Felch at Post 44 Blues (doubleheader), 5 p.m. Wednesday American Legion baseball…

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Special moments and achievements

Standouts one and all

And the envelope please

Running toward more success: Wildcats cross country hopes to repeat NCAA nat’ls appearance

Obituaries

Gloria Jean Semski

OAK CREEK, WI - It is with sadness we announce the passing of Gloria Semski on July 9, 2026 at the age of 83. She is preceded in death by her husband Erwin J. Semski, her parents Cecil and Annabell Burley and her siblings; Ernest, Clara, Audra and Dale. Beloved mother to Lauri (Brian)…

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