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Peters gets life in prison for murder
May 15, 2013 BESSEMER — Kenneth Wayne Peters, 50, of Bessemer, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife, Ethel Grzena/Peters, 79, a former Delta County resident. more »» 
Any fin is possible: Walleye fishermen hit the bay for season opener
May 15, 2013 ESCANABA — With the 2013 walleye fishing season opening today, there are a lot of eager fishermen in the area wondering how much of an impact the late spring will have on their overall success. more »»
State will get more in taxes
May 15, 2013 LANSING (AP) — State fiscal analysts reported Tuesday that Michigan is on pace to bring in at least $382 million more in tax revenue than projected earlier this year, which was welcomed news as the... more »»
Center in the works for at-risk students
May 15, 2013 ESCANABA — The Escanaba School Board has approved creating an Escanaba Virtual Career Center to replace the American Academy program for at-risk high school students. more »»
lleged thief caught after locking herself in car
May 15, 2013 ST. IGNACE — A woman who broke into a Mackinac County motel and stole several items Monday morning was easily nabbed by police when she accidentally locked herself in the get-away vehicle. more »» 
Got water? Manistique wins taste award
May 14, 2013 MANISTIQUE — It was a night for awards at the Manistique City Council meeting Monday as the council was presented with a trophy for the best tasting water in the U.P. more »» 
Australians visit region
May 14, 2013 ESCANABA — Four young professionals from Australia visiting the Upper Peninsula say they’re impressed with the region’s community-minded, positive and friendly people . more »»
Michigan to get $542 million more?
May 14, 2013 LANSING (AP) — Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected four months ago — good news as lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder work to finalize a state budget in coming weeks. more »»
Popularity of disc golf soars
May 13, 2013 ESCANABA — At first glance, the baskets being installed at parks across the area may seem like strange trash cans or sculptures, but any disc golfer will tell you that the baskets are part of a spor... more »»
Fatal accident victim identified
May 13, 2013 ST. IGNACE — A woman who was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday in St. Ignace has been identified. more »»
Fund-raising event will benefit local park
May 13, 2013 ESCANABA — Delta County Parks and Campgrounds’ Pioneer Trail Park is looking for community help in funding two new disc golf courses opening there this summer. more »» 
Washington, D.C. or bust: Esky band invited to National Independence Day Parade
May 11, 2013 ESCANABA — Not many high school marching bands can claim an invitation to play at the annual National Independence Day Parade, but this year, one local school’s band can say just that. more »»
Federal officials to prosecute bomb case
May 11, 2013 MENOMINEE — Federal officials have taken over the court case of a Menominee man charged with possession of bombs police confiscated from his apartment two weeks ago. more »»
Time limit for Medicaid? Official doubts four-year cap
May 11, 2013 LANSING (AP) — The Snyder administration’s top health official on Friday was both receptive to and critical of Republican lawmakers’ alternative plan to make more low-income uninsured adults eligibl... more »»
State, county rank poorly in birth report
May 10, 2013 ESCANABA — A report released Wednesday by the Michigan League for Public Policy suggests Michigan compares poorly with other states in areas like births to teen mothers and pre-term birth rates. more »»
Kids may get snow day reprieve
May 10, 2013 LANSING (AP) — Students in many school districts across Michigan who rejoiced at the news of repeated snow days now must sweat out an extended stay in the classroom. more »»
NRC?approves wolf hunt
May 10, 2013 DETROIT (AP) — Michigan now has a wolf hunting season after a board voted Thursday to allow hunters and trappers to kill up to 43 of the animals in selected parts of the Upper Peninsula. more »»
Officials: Fire danger high
May 9, 2013 MARQUETTE — While several areas in the Upper Peninsula are still contending with high water from snow-melt gushing through rivers and streams, other parts of the region have been posting warnings of... more »» |
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