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City, Habitat property being prepared for development

KINGSFORD — The City of Kingsford is proposing a new block development to better utilize property owned by the city and also Habitat for Humanity Menominee River. In the alley between Roseland and Doraland streets, they propose widening the alley by 14 feet on the city-owned side along ...

Michigan highway system ranks 23rd nationally

Michigan’s highways rank in the middle of the pack nationally for cost-effectiveness and condition, according to a newly-released report. The Reason Foundation’s 29th Annual Highway Report ranked Michigan 23rd overall among all 50 states. That ranking is unchanged from last year. The ...

Bus to Island casino crashes in Green Bay, injuring dozens

ESCANABA — A coach bus traveling from Chicago to Island Resort & Casino in Harris crashed in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, injuring 36 of 54 passengers, most of whom were elderly. The driver, 38-year-old Ghebry Joe Figueroa of Prospect Heights, Ill., was arrested after the crash and was ...

Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A jury convicted a Wisconsin man of election fraud and identity theft for requesting the ballots of Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Racine Mayor Cory Mason without their consent. Jurors in Racine County on Tuesday found Harry Wait guilty of ...

Sappy Days to celebrate all things maple during syrup-making season

GOODMAN, Wis. — The public can witness, from tree to table, how maple sap becomes the beloved sweet treat at the fifth-annual Sappy Days: A Wisconsin Maple Syrup Experience on Friday through Sunday in the Goodman and Armstrong Creek, Wis., area. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour ...

Breitung’s refuse services contract goes to GFL

IRON MOUNTAIN — Breitung Township's trash collections will soon be handled by GFL Environmental of Kingsford —the same contractor that serves Iron Mountain. The township board Monday approved a new agreement running through May 31, 2031, after also reviewing a proposal from current ...