ESCANABA — Summer reading programs at local libraries wrapped up a few weeks ago, but their effects — helping kids keep reading skills honed — may prove beneficial in the days to come. Now that students are back in school after summer break, some families may be finding the ...

HARRIS TOWNSHIP — One man is dead from what authorities said appears to be a shooting in self-defense early Thursday in Menominee County. At about 12:19 a.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post were called to a residence on County Road 551 in Harris Township, where a ...

LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday declared a state of emergency for Houghton and Ontonagon counties after an extreme rainfall event in late July caused widespread flooding, severely damaged roads and infrastructure, and exhausted local response capabilities. On July 23, Houghton ...

ROCK — Boogie Fest Too is prepared for another year celebrating Labor Day in Rock. Boogie Fest took place in the 1970s and ’80s, and a few years ago, a group began reorganizing a similar event. This year’s lineup of live music plays today through Sunday. Camping began Thursday at noon ...

ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula Steam and Gas Engine Association will host its 50th-annual event over Labor Day weekend starting Friday at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. The gathering of collectors, tinkerers, mechanics, farmers, artisans, enthusiasts and oglers provides a glimpse ...

ESCANABA – Owners of the Stonehouse officially announced Wednesday they will rebuild after a fire Dec. 21 destroyed the well-known restaurant at Ludington Street and Lincoln Road. “We’re anticipating breaking ground on September 8," said Starr Romps, part of the Romps family that owns ...