Norway boy makes semifinals for ‘America’s Most Artistic Kid’

By: Terri Castelaz

NORWAY — Odin Plourde, the son of Alaina Gendron and Joe Plourde of Norway, has advanced to the semifinal round in the Bob Ross national competition, “America’s Most Artistic Kid.” The Norway Elementary School third grader is now ...

April 13, 2026

UP’s jobless rate rises but lower than in 2025

By: Jim Anderson

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Upper Peninsula's not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 7.1% in January, up from 6.3% in December but down by 0.4 percentage points from January 2025, according to data released by the Michigan Department of ...

April 13, 2026

Flood watch heightens in region

By: By Daily News staff

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are in tonight’s forecast, with up to a half-inch of rain possible in the Iron Mountain area, the National Weather Service said. The Upper Peninsula is under a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms ...

April 13, 2026

Flivvers drop close pair at Appleton East

By: RON DEUTER

APPLETON, Wis. – Juniors Jonah Doenier and Devin Miller each clubbed home runs over the fence in left field, but it wasn’t enough for Kingsford in an 8-7 and 16-14 doubleheader loss at Appleton East Saturday afternoon in the season opener ...

April 13, 2026

Kingsford's Gravel joins NHL's Predators

NASHVILLE – The Nashville Predators have recalled defenseman Kevin Gravel from the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League, General Manager Barry Trotz announced Saturday. Gravel, 34, a native of Kingsford, has played in an AHL ...

April 13, 2026

Badgers earn baseball, softball wins at Gillett

By: Daily News staff

Niagara traveled to Gillett and came away with five-inning wins in both baseball and softball in M & O Conference action Friday. Badgers pitcher Dwight Hedmark tossed a one-hitter, fanning eight and walking none in a 13-0 victory over the ...

April 13, 2026