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Teen jailed after fatal crash in Delta County

Local News October 13, 2026

HYDE — A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 2 and I Road in Delta County early Sunday led to one teen’s death, another arrested and treated for injuries and a third hospitalized. Deputies from the Delta County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies responded about 12:40 p.m. Eastern time to a two-vehicle collision in Hyde in which one vehicle reportedly was on fire and occupants were entrapped. “Upon arrival, deputies discovered a truck was traveling on I Road and failed to stop for the intersection at U.S. 2, striking a passenger car traveling on U.S. 2,” read a ...

Progress made against UP wildfires

Local News October 13, 2026

MARQUETTE — Authorities on Monday dialed back evacuation advisories in Marquette County as crews continue to fight the Ridge Fire about 10 miles northwest of Marquette. Increased humidity and lower temperatures have helped in reducing the fire’s spread, according to the Michigan ...

Who’s Next Bar to again host benefit for cancer loan closet

Local News October 13, 2026

AURORA, Wis. — Who’s Next Bar in Aurora will host its third benefit for the Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet starting at about 2 p.m. Saturday. Last year’s benefit raised about $10,000 and owner Wendy DeClark is hoping for another great turnout. DeClark herself is a cancer ...

Whitmer suspends penalties for farmers, loggers using dyed diesel on the highway

Local News October 13, 2026

With the average diesel price in Michigan at nearly $6.50, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed an executive order declaring a state of energy emergency intended to loosen the strain farmers and loggers face when fueling their vehicles. As part of her executive order, Whitmer is ...

Large crowd, perfect weather for Leif Erikson Festival in Norway

Local News October 13, 2026

NORWAY — Beautiful fall weather helped bring a record crowd of more than 1,000 people to Norway’s 34th-annual Leif Erikson Festival on Saturday, filling downtown with a daylong celebration of Norwegian heritage and activities for all ages. “It was the most people I’ve seen, and ...

Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home

National News October 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed focus to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid. The search of ...