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‘More Than a Uniform’ exhibit opens at Bonifas

ESCANABA — The annual "More Than A Uniform" exhibit, with new artists and works to be viewed, will be featured at the Bonifas Arts Center starting today through Oct. 16. A reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastern time today at the Bonifas. Those who attend can enjoy company, ...

GOP leader says he doesn’t want to ‘fortify’ Wisconsin Capitol

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The highest-ranking Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly said Thursday that he doesn't want to "fortify" the state Capitol, which is one of the country's most accessible statehouses, but that lawmakers are looking at ways to bolster safety in other areas such as at ...

Ford Tri-Motor plane to be featured at Ford Airport Day

KINGSFORD — Take a step back into aviation history with a look at a 1929 Ford Tri-Motor at this year's Ford Airport Day on Saturday. The unique tri-motor will be featured at the 22nd-annual event, which takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kingsford airport. "It is very difficult to ...

VA center resident Moddie reaches century mark

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain had a special birthday celebration Wednesday as community living center resident John Moddie turns 100. An emotional Moddie was visited by many staff members and friends during the celebration. He said he was very ...

Conservative activist Kirk assassinated at Utah university

OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in what the governor called a political assassination carried out from ...