Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived
A teenage boy and four adults were killed Friday in shootings that prompted a wide search for the fleeing gunman, whose body was ultimately found in a wooded area alongside one of his victims, authorities said. A teenage girl survived and was in stable condition, police said. Chad Hickman, 39, was found dead after a wide search in Missaukee County, police said. Police released the ages and genders of the victims on Saturday but did not specify whether they were related to each other or the suspect. Officers responded Friday morning to reports of a shooting at a home about 170 miles ...
Michigan gave schools $224M for infrastructure, but they need billions
In July, Michigan awarded 31 school districts a total of $224 million to fix aging boilers, air conditioning, electrical systems and a building’s leaky roof. For one district, the money represents “a major game changer” that allows it to address needed infrastructure repairs without ...
Sen. Peters announces 10th and final motorcycle tour across Michigan
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that he will begin his 10th and final official motorcycle tour across Michigan on Monday, Aug. 24, according to a press release from Peters' office. The five-day "Thank You, Michigan" tour will make stops in Bay City, Alpena, Marquette, Traverse City, ...
Bringing color to life
MARQUETTE — Local artist John French returned to the area Monday after a week of painting at a plein air event in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. After running some errands with his wife, the pair decided to take a drive along the lakeshore in Marquette. “We spotted the yacht, and we went ...
Tuesday celebration set to mark DNR’s protection of Michigamme Highlands
Among the wildest of Michigan’s wild places, the rugged Michigamme Highlands has some of the most important natural geography in the Great Lakes region. Made up of vast forests, sparkling lakes, winding trout streams and granite outcroppings, the landscape is truly spectacular. Now, thanks ...