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Wildlife, as well, will need relief from smoke

The thick wildfire smoke that has dominated the region this week created hazardous air quality unlike anything most had ever experienced before, even in past severe wildfire years. It led the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to advise that everyone — regardless ...

Wildfire smoke delays LL Juniors tournament

Poor air quality caused by wildfires has led to a scheduling change for the Michigan Little League Juniors (ages 13-14) state baseball tournament being hosted by Iron Mountain North Area Little League. Four games scheduled for Friday were postponed. Initially, all games were scheduled to take place at Felch Field, but organizers are moving some games to LiUNA (Ranger) Field in Iron Mountain. Today's slate calls for four games each in Felch and Iron Mountain, beginning at 9 a.m. Iron Mountain and Negaunee are representing Upper Peninsula districts in the tourney. Iron Mountain is ...

GB's Parsons, McKinney voted among NFL's best

Myles Garrett has been the NFL's dominant defensive player for years, leading to his record-setting campaign with 23 sacks last season before being traded in June from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams. Garrett's performance helped him earn the honor of being named the top off-ball ...

Stankowicz, Pontbriand post Late Model wins at Norway

The stars were shining and the action was intense on July 10 as Norway Speedway hosted RIZE Night, featuring the Coca-Cola Late Models, Super Stocks, 141 Auto Sportsman, Whelen Fab 4, and the exciting Sport Trucks. Fans were treated to close racing, dramatic finishes, and several standout ...

Wisconsin DNR reports on Operation Dry Water

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the results of this year's Operation Dry Water campaign, held over the weekend of July 3-5. Operation Dry Water is a national initiative dedicated to reducing alcohol and drug-related boating incidents and fatalities through education and enforcement. The goal is to provide safe waterways for all. As part of the national event to educate boaters about the importance of sober operation, more than 1,700 boats were contacted for education and safety purposes, with 25 impaired boat operators apprehended by ...