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US 41 lane closures for M-35 work begin today

NEGAUNEE — Motorists should expect lane closures on U.S. 41/M-28 near the M-35 intersection east of Negaunee beginning today. Contractors for the Michigan Department of Transportation will be working on M-35, requiring these traffic restrictions: — Eastbound U.S. 41 will have one lane closed near the M-35 intersection. — The westbound U.S. 41 direct turn onto southbound M-35 will be closed and traffic will be routed to the next crossover to the west to turn south onto M-35. One alternating lane of traffic will be open on M-35 under flag control. These lane restrictions are ...

Man convicted of 1982 murder in Marquette may receive parole

MARQUETTE — Earl Pleau, who as a teenager was found guilty of two counts of felony murder for the February 1982 killing of Colleen Ryan, was back in court last week and may be eligible for parole, courtesy of a 2025 decision by the Michigan Supreme Court. Pleau is now 63. Pleau was ...

Niagara man looks to expand his flooring work in region

NIAGARA, Wis. — Scott Winicki has had a long career in the flooring business in Milwaukee but now is looking to get a better foothold in the northern counties. Winicki owns Bayview Wood Floors LLC, a licensed, bonded and insured floor installation and refinishing company. He has worked ...

Missing man found ‘alive and alert’ on Isle Royale

ISLE ROYALE – Authorities say a 70-year-old hiker is “alive and alert ” after being found Saturday on Isle Royale, nearly a week after family reported him missing. According to the Isle Royale National Park Facebook page, searchers were able to locate Craig Berg of downstate Royal Oak ...

Tiffany, pilot swim to safety after plane makes emergency landing in lake

WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a candidate for Wisconsin governor, wiped away tears and laughed while sharing Sunday how thankful he was to survive after the small plane he was in made a harrowing late-night emergency landing into a lake Saturday night. The pilot “said we are ...

Supreme Court rejects mail ballot restrictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same ...