Michigan copper critical to Union victory in Civil War

By: By GRAHAM JAEHNIG

(Editor’s note: The Daily News, in cooperation with three other Upper Peninsula newspapers, is running companion pieces to Ogden Newspapers’ “America at 250” series, with a focus on the U.P.’s role in building America. For this ...

May 19, 2026

Forest Park names top 10 in Class of 2026

By: By Daily News staff

CRYSTAL FALLS — Forest Park Schools has announced its top 10 seniors in the Class of 2026. — Maykayli Carlson has made every honor roll all four years while being involved in softball, basketball and the marching and concert band. ...

May 19, 2026

IR native returning to UP as family medicine physician

By: By CLAUDIA PRICE

EAST LANSING — Madiline McNamara is a Yooper through and through. Growing up in Iron River, her dream of becoming a doctor unfolded as she experienced rural health care disparities firsthand. “After a type 1 diabetes diagnosis when I ...

May 19, 2026

Norway's Schiltz, Adams earn firsts at UP regional

By: John Vrancic

HARRIS — Even though they didn’t take first, the Bark River-Harris girls achieved a major milestone in the Division 2 regional track and field meet here Friday. The Broncos won the 400-meter dash in a school-record 52.91 seconds on a ...

May 19, 2026

IM's Pickett holds Emeralds hitless

By: Daily News staff

Iron Mountain's Connor Pickett tossed a no-hitter across four innings as the Mountaineers defeated Manistique 10-0 Thursday at LiUNA Field. Pickett threw an immaculate inning in the third, striking out the side on nine pitches. For the game, ...

May 19, 2026

Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has spent two-plus decades keeping everyone off balance. From opponents to teammates to reporters and everyone in between. The start of his 22nd season was no different. The 42-year-old four-time NFL ...

May 19, 2026