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MSP stops wrong-way driver on I-75, subject arrested

ST. IGNACE — A Michigan State Police motor carrier officer was in the right place at the right time earlier this week to safely stop a wrong-way driver on I-75 in Mackinac County. The driver was arrested for multiple offenses including operating under the influence of drugs. “This could ...

Local company named among top firms to watch in 2026

MARQUETTE — Michigan Celebrates Small Business has announced accolades for small businesses from all across Michigan, including those on a path of breakout growth in the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch category. Launched in 2004, Michigan Celebrates Small ...

Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster 100th anniversary events announced

ISHPEMING — The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Barnes-Hecker Mine disaster, which occurred on Nov. 3, 1926, in Ely Township near Ishpeming. The tragedy remains Michigan’s worst mine disaster, claiming the lives of 51 men. Forty-one of those miners are still entombed in the ...

Man rescued from city's Lower Harbor

MARQUETTE — Emergency personnel from several departments rescued one adult male from the icy waters of the city of Marquette's Lower Harbor Wednesday afternoon. The victim, who has not been identified, was transported to UP Health System-Marquette for treatment after being removed from ...

Officers, civilian recognized for Ontonagon County ice rescue

IRON MOUNTAIN — "The greatest of all virtues is to save a life," an unknown author has been cited as writing. With that in mind, five individuals received top awards Monday at a Michigan Department of Natural Resources meeting at the Sagola Township Sportsmen's Club in Dickinson County for ...