Charges preferred in shooting, crash

June 5, 2026

MARQUETTE — Ten charges have been authorized by the Marquette County Prosecutor's Office in connection with a shooting in the city of Marquette Tuesday night and subsequent high-speed chase on US 41 that ended in a fiery Negaunee crash. Trevor Caponcello Restivo, 31, or Marquette, has been charged with multiple counts including assault with intent to murder and weapons, firearms, discharge in or at a building causing serious impairment. He is currently lodged in the Marquette County Jail. According to a Marquette Police Department press release, at approximately 9:14 p.m. Tuesday, ...

Sault Tribe enviro manager earns U.S. Coast Guard public service commendation

June 5, 2026

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has announced that Robin Bouschor, environmental program manager for the tribe’s Gidayaangwaami’idimin Ezhi-inawendiyang (the Natural Resources Division), has been honored with the US Coast Guard Public Service ...

Suspect apprehended after shooting in downtown Marquette leads to police chase, gas station fire

June 4, 2026

MARQUETTE — At approximately 9:14 p.m. on Tuesday, the Marquette Police Department responded to 616 W. Baraga Ave Apt. 1 in Marquette for a 911 call reporting a disturbance between multiple subjects, according to a press release from the Marquette Police Department. Upon arrival, officers ...

‘Three Free’ Weekend June 13-14 means free fishing, ORVing and state park entry

June 4, 2026

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend, coming up Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. It's two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit ...

Congressional candidate Justin Michal meets constituents, visits MSHS

June 4, 2026

MARQUETTE — Congressional candidate Justin Michal (R-Grayling) has been traveling across the 1st district meeting with constituents. Last week, that included a stop at Marquette Senior High School. “I was fortunate enough to participate in Turning Point at Northern,” said Michal. And ...

America In Focus: Inflation gauge hits multiyear high as American consumer confidence slides

June 4, 2026

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store or gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses. Here's a snapshot of prominent economic data and news that occurred over the past week and what it potentially means for you. Key inflation gauge worsens, reaches highest level in 3 years A key inflation gauge that is monitored closely by the Federal Reserve accelerated in April to the highest level ...