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Final ballots cast in US midterms with observers keeping close watch at polls

WASHINGTON — The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose. Millions ...

2026 Election results

Senate Winner: Abdul El-Sayed (D) - 52.5% (AP) Other: Mike Rogers (R) - 45.5% (AP) Michigan Governor Winner: Jocelyn Benson (D) - 54.5% (AP) Other: John James (R) - 43.7% (AP) Michigan Secretary of State Winner: Garlin Gilchrist II (D) - 53.8% (AP) Other: Anthony Forlini (R) - 43.6% (AP) Michigan Attorney General Winner: Eli Savit (D) - 52.5% (AP) Other: Doug Lloyd (R) - 44.7% (AP) Michigan 1st Congressional District Winner: Jack Bergman (R) - 53.8% (AP) Other: Callie Barr (D) - 44.2% (AP) Michigan State Legislature 109th District Winner: Anna Aho Rink ...

Soo Area Little League president sentenced for embezzlement

SAULT STE MARIE — In a Thursday news release from Chippewa County Prosecutor Rob Stratton, Stratton said that Matthew David Hudecek, former president, treasurer and coach of Soo Area Little League, was sentenced to 11 months in jail on Oct. 27 in the 50th Circuit Court after pleading guilty to embezzlement by an agent/trustee of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000. “Over approximately two years from 2022 through to 2024, Hudecek misappropriated more than $46,000 from the nonprofit youth organization,” said Stratton. “The investigation completed by the Michigan State Police ...

Judge denies bond modification in animal cruelty case

ESCANABA — One of three animal cruelty cases involving Cornell residents was heard in court Monday morning after the defendant requested a bond modification. Nichole Jarvey appeared in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court for the first time Monday after her case was bound over from the 94th ...

Pride Punk concert, fundraiser set for Nov. 14

MARQUETTE — From 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, Upper Peninsula Rainbow Pride will host Pride Punk, featuring music from What About Zero, The Hard, Caving Grounds and Yeah Dude Josh is Here. The event will be held at LoveMarq Church in Marquette, located at 728 W. Kaye Ave. in Marquette, ...