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Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz

International News

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The United Arab Emirates, meanwhile, reported another Iranian missile and drone attack. The attacks cast more ...

M-28 project in Houghton, Baraga counties starts Monday

Local News

ISHPEMING — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $7.2 million to resurface more than 21 miles of M-28 in Baraga and Houghton counties from the Houghton/Ontonagon county line to Leo South Road. The project includes asphalt overlay, cold milling, culvert repair work, ...

US stock market falls from records as oil prices yo-yo

Business

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell from their records Thursday after oil prices yo-yoed as Wall Street waits to see whether its hopes for a deal to end the Iran war are warranted or just wishful. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil settled at $100.06, down 1.2%, and continued its ...

On track again at Norway

Local News

NORWAY — Track is back at Ronberg Field. Norway High School on Friday afternoon will host its first varsity track meet in almost a decade. The reconstruction of the track became possible after voters in November 2024 approved a $10 million referendum for maintenance, repairs and upgrades ...

IM plans rate increase as infrastructure work picks up

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — A monthly fixed increase of $8.77 is planned for Iron Mountain water customers, along with a consumption rate increase of $3.99 per 1,000 cubic feet, or 7,480 gallons. Average at-home water usage in the U.S. is about 2,000 to 3,000 gallons per month per person, according to ...