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One injured and one dead in Ontonagon County shooting

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GREENLAND — A weekend shooting incident in Ontonagon County left a woman injured and a man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. A sheriff’s deputy was sent just after 5 p.m. Saturday to the 600 block of Depot Street in Greenland Township on a report a resident had been shot. That deputy was able to safely get a female out of the residence and to EMS that had staged away from the site, according to a news release from the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office. Other officers located a male on a neighboring property, but after tactically ...

Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money in IM for Special Olympics

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IRON MOUNTAIN — About 52 Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District special education students took part Tuesday in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Iron Mountain. The students — along with staff members, volunteers, friends and family — traveled roughly ...

New vendors, big crowds at 2026 Dickinson fair

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IRON MOUNTAIN — No numbers were offered, but Dickinson County officials on Monday summarized the 2026 county fair as boasting high attendance, including possibly the highest turnout ever Saturday, Sept. 5. “I’ve never seen as many cars as on Saturday night,” Sheriff Aaron Rochon ...

Walk-in option available at UP unemployment office

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LANSING — The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency is expanding in-person service by introducing a new walk-in option at all 12 local offices throughout the state, including Marquette. This marks the first time since before the pandemic that walk-in service has been available for all offices, restoring accessibility while continuing safety improvements introduced in recent years. Workers can choose to schedule an appointment up to 14 days in advance or walk in without an appointment. Appointments remain the priority, but walk-ins are welcome as capacity allows. All offices are ...

Remember when?

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FLORENCE, Wis. — This week’s “Remember When?” feature — provided by the Florence County Historical Museum — looks back to a 1917 Florence Mining News article featuring the Florence Farm, noting it was one of the largest, most modern and best-equipped farms in northern Wisconsin ...

Senate blocks cryptocurrency regulation

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, stalling an industry-backed effort to place new guardrails around digital assets after demanding more limits on President Donald Trump's investments. The 49-50 vote ...