CRYSTAL FALLS — The Iron County Board would like to see a single proposal for operating the former Cooks Run fish hatchery property that incorporates plans submitted by the Forest Park School District and the…
A full day at Flivverfest
At least three tornadoes confirmed in UP last week
ESCANABA — At least three tornadoes touched down in the Upper Peninsula during a weather event last Monday, the National…
Whitmer pushes pension plan for prison staff shortage despite veto
Michigan’s corrections community is expressing shock and disappointment over Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent veto of bipartisan bills advocates say could…
Tornado causes extensive damage, power outages in Fox Valley area
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin today, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in office…
Wisconsin voters file suit over potential late absentee ballots
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots don’t arrive by Election Day should be allowed…
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Free outdoor scanvenger hunt and harvest party Aug. 29
MARINETTE, Wis. — Harmony Arboretum will host a free morning of outdoor fun from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29. Children will enjoy a scavenger hunt and harvest party while exploring the gardens they have helped grow throughout the summer. Participants will learn how pollinators play an important role in producing the season’s…
Not looking to cause a stir
CRYSTAL FALLS — Christ United Methodist Church of Crystal Falls will host its annual Fungus Fest…
Fungus Fest Pie Social set for Saturday
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Local Sports
Misiorowski hikes his MLB-leading strikeout total to 185
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski dismisses the notion that a pitcher can enter any…
Brewers club Rockies 11-2
Greens repeat as Michigan Legion champs
Kingsford narrowly missed qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Michigan Little League Majors (ages 10-12) state…
Kingsford Majors edged at state tournament
Business
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers
The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the…
Opinion
Road construction season is here, so drive accordingly
It seemed like Upper Peninsula residents waited a little bit longer than usual for the lingering winter of 2025-26 to dissipate and consistent summer-like weather to arrive. And along with summer comes all the things we expect, including picnics, camping, swimming and a great many road construction projects. Yes, mixed in with all the…
Editorial cartoon for July 27, 2026
The American presidency and perpetual war
Almanac for July 27, 2026
News
Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war
Postpartum psychosis at center of murder trial
Trump defends his tariffs during Michigan visit
US and Iran pause attacks after days of escalation
Obituaries
Rose Kozol
CRYSTAL FALLS — Rose Marie Kozol, 99, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home.
Dennis Van Marter
Kenneth E. Davis Jr.
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