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Electric bicycle explosion causes fatal fire in Kingsford

Local News

KINGSFORD — A Kingsford woman and several pets died in a house fire late Tuesday that authorities said was sparked by an electric bicycle explosion. Kingsford Public Safety (KPS) responded at 11:21 p.m. to a fire in a two-story house, with one person believed trapped inside, at 109 Balsam ...

Earth Day momentum slips

Regional News

ESCANABA — Today is Earth Day. The holiday began in 1970, but the idea of environmental conservation had been gathering traction for years. For a while, environmental activism was seen as a part of hippie counter-culture and not respected. To some, it’s still viewed ...

Deadly explosion, fire in Kingsford

Local News

KINGSFORD — A Dickinson County resident and several pets died in a house fire after an electric bicycle reportedly exploded inside the home on Tuesday night. Kingsford Public Safety (KPS) was dispatched to 109 Balsam St. at 11:21 p.m. for a report of an explosion. When responders arrived on ...

Trent Stupak announces bid for 94th District Court Judge

Local News

ESCANABA -- After 24 years counseling clients and litigating their cases, Attorney Trenton M. Stupak is seeking to be elected the next Delta County District Court Judge. “My 24-year career has provided sufficient time to learn, time to counsel, time to litigate and time to fully appreciate ...

City seeks resident engagement for committees

Local News

ESCANABA — A second reading, public hearing and adoption of an ordinance to establish the Escanaba Tree Advisory Board will take place on May 7. If the board is created, it would need at least three resident members to join, according to a draft ordinance. The City of Escanaba has a number ...