DNR confirms CWD in Marinette County

October 26, 2026

MARINETTE COUNTY, WISCONSIN — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has confirmed the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Marinette County near Peshtigo. On Thursday, the…

Menominee bus driver arrested for sexual assaults

MENOMINEE COUNTY – A bus driver in Menominee has been arrested following an investigation into alleged incidents of sexual assault.…

Hearing scheduled on UPPCO plan

LANSING — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued a revised notice of hearing for the Upper Peninsula Power…

Trappers education to be available

ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula Trappers Association is hosting a Trapper Education Class 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28…

E-commerce conglomerate opens "last-mile" facility in Esky

ESCANABA — The new last-mile shipping terminal for Amazon that recently opened in Escanaba is the first of its kind…

Hunters urged to watch for signs of missing man

STEPHENSON — As hunting season draws people into the woods, the family of Brett Parrett is asking hunters to keep…

Local Sports

Eskymos defeat Braves in battle of the bay

GLADSTONE — The Escanaba Eskymos rode the arm of senior quarterback Alex Ison when needed here Friday night in a season-ending 29-20 football triumph over the Gladstone Braves. Ison completed 11-of-15 passes for 138 yards in this non-conference contest for the Eskymos, who finished with 227 yards in total offense. “They did a good…

Today’s games Cross country U.P. Finals at Houghton, 11 a.m. Volleyball Bay College vs. Harper College…

Prep Schedule Oct. 24

MARQUETTE — The Kingsford Flivvers captured their fourth straight Great Northern Conference volleyball championship in a…

Flivvers claim Great Northern Conference Championship

1943 — The Green Bay Packers grab nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6…

Today in Sports Oct. 24

Obituaries

Terrance T. Fletcher

GLADSTONE — Terrance T. Fletcher, Jr., age 58, of Gladstone passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

ESCANABA — Janice L. Lancour age 79, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at…