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House explodes, kills two in Marinette County

Local News August 12, 2026

WAUSAUKEE, Wis. — Two elderly residents were found dead Friday after a house explosion and fire on Finnel Road in Wausaukee, Wisconsin. According to the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office, Marinette County Dispatch received a report of a residential explosion at approximately 10:34 a.m. Friday. The Wausaukee Fire Department and Wausaukee Rescue, along with Marinette County sheriff’s deputies, responded to the scene. Upon arrival, the residence was fully engulfed in flames. After firefighters completed suppression efforts, crews searched the residence and located two occupants, ...

Escanaba Municipal Beach closing for season

Local News August 11, 2026

ESCANABA — Due to staffing levels, the Escanaba Municipal Beach will be closed for the season effective tomorrow (Wednesday). A port-a-john will be on site near the beach house, and the outdoor shower remains available.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error

National Sports August 11, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Jacob Wilson’s father will be very proud. All that work on the Little League fields on up has paid off. Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics and surpassing the Baltimore Orioles’ Mike ...

Reaction to the death of Don Nelson, the NBA's second-winningest coach

National Sports August 11, 2026

Notable reaction to the death of Don Nelson, the NBA's second-winningest coach: “Don Nelson was one of the most innovative and influential coaches in the history of the NBA and an iconic figure in Warriors history. During two memorable stints as head coach, ‘Nellie’ left an indelible ...

Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse: The harbor’s watchful eye

Local News August 11, 2026

Editor's note: This story on the Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse is the ninth in a series on the area's lighthouses and lightships. MANISTIQUE — Towering over the city’s harbor and donning bright red paint, one of Manistique’s most recognizable landmarks holds stories of ...

DCCA settles in on 18th Street

Local News August 11, 2026

ESCANABA -- It may be a little difficult for visitors to locate the Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA)’s new office for the first time, but the premises at 1230 N. 18th St. are fully-operational and open between 1 and 4 p.m. on weekdays. For ease of locating, a map is included with this ...