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Third Street in Ishpeming closed for construction beginning today

ISHPEMING — Beginning today, construction crews will commence pavement stripping on Third Street in Ishpeming, starting near the old Oasis gas station, as part of the city’s ongoing water improvement project. Third Street will be closed to through traffic during the construction process. ...

No injuries reported in Escanaba structure fire

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Department of Public Safety responded to a structure fire on Sunday morning, with the fire remaining under investigation. At approximately 1:48 a.m., officers responded to a fire at 2853 16.5 Road and found the two-story structure fully engulfed. Firefighters were ...

Get to know your candidates: Justin Michal, R-Grayling

MARQUETTE — The 2026 campaigns for the candidate who will represent Michigan’s First Congressional District welcomes a new face to the race this year: Justin Michal. Michal is running as a Republican alongside incumbent candidate Rep. Jack Bergman, but the desire for a change in ...

Plan your U.P. fall color tour online with uptravel.com

MARQUETTE — It may still be summer but it's never too early to plan a fall color tour in the Upper Peninsula, as fall will be here before we know it. The website, www.uptravel.com, has an extensive list of possible fall color trips that are available in the U.P. The website reads: “Ask ...

Crystal Falls Township murder victim is identified

CRYSTAL FALLS — The criminal complaint against a 78-year-old man accused of murder in Crystal Falls Township identifies the victim as Lavonne Heintz. George Walter Kamber was arraigned in Iron County Trial Court on one count of homicide open murder after a woman was found dead early Sunday ...

MDHHS continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccine

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services continues to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy and for every person six months and older to protect from serious illness. The recommendation is in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American ...