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Mike Cox drops out of Michigan governor race, endorses John James

Front Page News July 21, 2026

Former attorney general Mike Cox is ending his campaign for Michigan governor and backing US Rep. John James, his campaign announced Friday evening. Cox said President Donald Trump’s endorsement of James in late June closed the door on any hope of victory. “While I did not fully appreciate it then, that endorsement placed him out of reach in a three-way Republican primary race,” Cox said in a statement. “That is the power of President Trump, and it is a testament to the enduring loyalty of Republican primary voters in Michigan to the president.” Cox’s exit turns the ...

Illinois man arrested after allegedly committing felonies across several U.P. counties

Front Page News July 21, 2026

FROM A NEWS RELEASE MARQUETTE — A suspect, 22-year-old Daniel Allard from Woodridge, Illinois, has been arrested after allegedly committing felony offenses spanning multiple counties in the Upper Peninsula. On July 14, after an attempted traffic stop by Gogebic County Deputies, the ...

US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks

Front Page News July 21, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to motor club federation AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a ...

Today in History: 1925, verdict reached in Scopes 'Monkey Trial'

Records July 21, 2026

Today is Tuesday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2026. There are 163 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 21, 1925, the so-called "Monkey Trial" ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (The ...

Luce County Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal homicide

Front Page News July 21, 2026

FROM A NEWS RELEASE NEWBERRY — At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, deputies from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in the 300 block of East John Street in Newberry regarding a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a 47-year-old male victim who had been physically assaulted by a 21-year-old male suspect. A second victim, a 40-year-old male, was located in the yard of the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. Despite emergency efforts, the 40-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 47-year-old victim was ...

Steve Kwarciany named 2026 U.P. Veteran of the Year

Front Page News July 21, 2026

FROM A NEWS RELEASE MARQUETTE — This year’s Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year is Steve Kwarciany of Delta County. He will be honored at the U.P. Veteran of the Year ceremony, which begins at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 20 at the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Kwarciany’s ...