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Today in History: August 27, catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa

Today in History: August 27, catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2026. There are 126 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 27, 1883, the island volcano Krakatoa erupted with a series of cataclysmic explosions. ...

Suspect arrested after assault, theft in Marquette

MARQUETTE — At approximately 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Marquette Police Department officers responded to an assault on the sidewalk in front of the Warming Center on the 400 block of West Washington Street in Marquette. Investigation into the incident found that 47-year-old David Rodda Jr. committed an unprovoked assault of a 28-year-old subject who was on the sidewalk. Following the assault, Rodda left the scene, but was located and arrested a short time later near South Fourth Street and West Washington Street. The victim was transported from the scene via ambulance to UPHS-Marquette ...

Crystal Falls Library hosts local author to launch latest thriller

CRYSTAL FALLS — Iron County author James M. Jackson will launch his latest novel, "Niki Unbound" with a free event at the Crystal Falls District Community Library at 6 p.m. Friday. With "Niki Unbound," Jackson's published novels now total more than one million words. His works include eight ...

Mackinac Island claims top spot as best weekend getaway in Midwest

MARQUETTE — Yet another list and yet another top spot for Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island has been ranked as the No. 1 weekend getaway in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. “To be named the best weekend getaway in the Midwest is a tremendous honor for Mackinac Island,” said ...

We Energies awards $150,000 to improve public safety through Rewarding Responders Grant

MARQUETTE — The We Energies Foundation has awarded $150,000 in grants to help police, fire and emergency medical services agencies purchase lifesaving equipment and improve safety in communities across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula. This is the largest donation ever made as part of the ...