LANSING – Drought conditions have impacted Michigan these last three months, and meteorologists say this winter’s forecast could keep conditions dry into next spring. Nearly 79% of the state is experiencing at least abnormally dry conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Just ...
ESCANABA — In an announcement released on Friday shortly before 3 p.m., the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that the Ridge Fire is now completely contained. This fire is the last of the three fires to be contained that were addressed as part of the Rugged Terrain Complex. The other two fires — the Craig Lake and Black River fires — were fully contained on Nov. 6. The DNR gave credit in its release to snowy weather, which helped the efforts to fully contain the fire. Despite the Ridge Fire being fully contained, the area affected still contains dangers. The DNR ...
ESCANABA — Bay and Gogebic Community College Civics Corps will host the Fifth Annual Veterans Speak virtual event on Monday, November 23, 2026, from 7-8:30 p.m. EST. Veterans Speak is an intergenerational dialogue that brings veterans and students together to listen to veterans' ...
ESCANABA — Bay College and the Escanaba City Band invite the community to a free holiday concert on Giving Tuesday, December 1, to celebrate the spirit of the season and to support Bay College student and area resources. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. ET in the Besse Theater on Bay ...
1943 — Sid Luckman of the Chicago Bears becomes the first pro to pass for more than 400 yards (433) and seven touchdowns in a 56-7 victory over the New York Giants. 1964 — Gus Johnson and Walt Bellamy become the first NBA teammates to score 40 points apiece as the Baltimore Bullets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-115. Johnson has 41 points, Bellamy 40. 1964 — Detroit’s Gordie Howe becomes the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader, including playoffs, with his 627th career goal. Howe beats Montreal’s Charlie Hodge in a 4-2 loss. 1965 — Gary Cuozzo, subbing for injured Johnny ...
Two days after Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved Proposal 2, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy on Thursday, Nov. 5, sued to stop implementation of new restrictions on their political giving. The state's largest utilities argue that the new law — approved by more than 80% of voters in Tuesday's election — will violate their free speech rights and other provisions of the US Constitution. Proposal 2 aims to prohibit direct or indirect contributions to Michigan politicians by the utilities or companies with more than $250,000 in state government contracts, along with immediate ...
