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Slovakia’s prime minister shot in assassination attempt

International News

BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday, but his deputy prime minister said he believed Fico would survive. The prime minister had been greeting supporters at an event when the attempted ...

Charges filed in Isle Royale National Park fire

Local News

MARQUETTE — Federal charges were filed Wednesday against three men in connection with an illegal campfire at Isle Royale National Park, said Mark Totten, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan. Dylan Kenneth Wagner, 28, of Grand Rapids, Jason Arden Allard, 28, of Macomb and ...

Manistique man sentenced up to 45 years

Local News

MANISTIQUE — A Menominee County jury found a 30-year-old Manistique man guilty of possession of and intent to deliver methamphetamine. The prison sentence of 22 to 45 years was handed down to Johnny Lee Tucker on Friday by Judge Christopher S. Ninomiya. According to information presented ...

Downtown summer season starts with IM Brew Fest

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority kicks off its summer festival season on Saturday, June 8, with an afternoon of laid-back tunes and the finest brews from across Michigan and Wisconsin. The 2024 Brew Fest takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at the downtown ...

Dickinson will name new sheriff

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Sheriff Scott Rutter is retiring June 28 after 28 years of service in law enforcement, including nearly eight years as sheriff. Rutter’s term as sheriff would have expired Dec. 31, so a replacement will be named to complete it. Aaron Rochon, the current ...

Breitung to fill trustee vacancy

Local News

QUINNESEC — Breitung Township Board is seeking a replacement trustee after the resignation Monday of Aaron Rochon. Rochon serves as undersheriff in Dickinson County and has applied to become acting sheriff with Scott Rutter stepping down in June. Rochon is running for a full term as ...