Gov.-elect Benson promises bipartisan approach even with Democratic trifecta

November 5, 2026

At her first press conference as governor-elect, Jocelyn Benson repeatedly emphasized the importance of working with legislators across the aisle to deliver on her campaign promises of lowering costs and increasing wages — even as…

Dickinson school issues, legislative races decided

Voter turnout in Dickinson County was about 51% on Tuesday as a school board race was decided in Iron Mountain…

One dead in Iron County in two-vehicle crash on US 2

CRYSTAL FALLS TOWNSHIP — One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash today on U.S. 2 in…

Results for local offices, propositions in Iron County

Republican candidate Ian Gill won election to a partial term on the Iron County Board of Commissioners in Tuesday's election,…

Bergman defeats Barr again to earn sixth term in Congress

Defying Democrats’ efforts to rally support in northern Michigan, U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman has won reelection in the state’s 1st…

Crowley defeats Tiffany to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat David Crowley defeated a Republican Tom Tiffany on Tuesday, rising from a childhood in one…

Lifestyles

LEO Club volunteers at Special Olympics Bowling Tournament

Norway High School LEO Club members recently volunteered at the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament.…

Norton & Chartier to perform at veteran fundraiser Friday

Thrift-store finds leave friend feeling shortchanged

Grand Funk Railroad coming to Island in April

Local Sports

LadyCats earn Northern Lakes Conference honors

After just coming up short of a return trip to the WIAA Division 5…

Thursday, Nov. 5 MHSAA Volleyball District Finals Division 2 District 33 Kingsford 3, Houghton 0 (25-12,…

Prep scores

IM's Bouchard earns Mid-Pen award

Packers' Micah Parsons begins practicing

Business

11-5 stocks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Salon, one of the early internet's most influential websites that featured sharp voices…

Online magazine Salon will shut down

Stock market rallies as oil prices tumble

11-4 stocks

Are you a morning person or a night owl?

Opinion

A warning about dangers of driving while drowsy

As daylight hours dwindle and the winter season approaches, drivers can find themselves battling fatigue and drowsiness while behind the wheel of a vehicle. This puts not just the driver in danger but those around them in the vehicle and sharing the road, according to Emplify Health by Bellin. This is national Drowsy Driving…

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