Marinette man charged with first-degree homicide in death of girlfriend

February 18, 2026

MARINETTE, Wis. – A 29-year-old man has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide after admitting to killing his girlfriend, whose body was found last week in Menominee County. Robert Alan Chilcote was charged with homicide on Saturday after calling the Marinette Police Department from the Wright County Jail in Minnesota on Monday, Feb. 9. He admitted to shooting his girlfriend, Gabriella Cartagena, during an argument on Wednesday, Feb. 4 in Marinette, Wis., according to the criminal complaint. Chilcote further told investigators he shot Cartagena in the head while ...

Journal office closing early Wednesday

February 18, 2026

Due to inclement weather, The Mining Journal's office will be closing at noon today. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe!

Hook a lake sturgeon while ice fishing? Protect these fish by releasing immediately

February 13, 2026

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers of lake sturgeon fishing regulations and rehabilitation efforts Michigan's cold winter temperatures have made for good ice fishing conditions, but anglers on the ice targeting walleye or other fish may unexpectedly ...

Local company named among top firms to watch in 2026

February 13, 2026

MARQUETTE — Michigan Celebrates Small Business has announced accolades for small businesses from all across Michigan, including those on a path of breakout growth in the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch category. Launched in 2004, Michigan Celebrates Small Business has been recognizing and elevating Michigan small businesses for more than 20 years, with over 1,200 companies having been honored to date. MCSB awards entrepreneurs in 10 categories to honor the diverse landscape of small businesses. TriMedia Environmental & Engineering or Marquette was named as ...

Nudity is the new submission

February 13, 2026

Some listeners who are not entirely sold on Chappell Roan's artistry brush off her songs and bawdy stage persona as "campy and loud." They see a flashy, attention-grabbing circus act. And even as Roan markets herself as an over-the-top lesbian, the styling still reads as catering to the male gaze. At the recent Grammy Awards, she drew maximum notice with exposed breasts and rings punched through the nipples. From those contraptions hung her dress straps. "I want to hear the music," a rock critic told me. "I don't necessarily want to see the bazooms." (He's seen lots of them, he says. ...

Piano concert this Saturday

February 13, 2026

MARQUETTE — Marquette-area piano students, teachers, parents and Northern Michigan University piano majors will present their annual concert of 4-hand and 8-hand piano pieces All are welcome to attend this free concert starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reynolds Recital Hall on NMU's campus. A light reception to follow. For additional information, call 906-227-1043 or nmu.edu/music