CHIPPEWA COUNTY — A man who carried out a terrorist attack on the Michigan State Police (MSP) post in Sault Ste. Marie in 2023 has been sentenced. On Tuesday, Chippewa County 50th Circuit Court Judge James P. Lambros sentenced James Kamal Itani, 41, to 25 to 40 years in prison following his ...

HARRIS — Loggers, foresters, distributors and other people and businesses connected to the timber industry in various ways came together for the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA)’s Spring Celebration at the Island Resort and Casino on Wednesday. The GLTPA is a ...

IRONWOOD — A Facebook posting and obituary notice from a western Upper Peninsula Funeral Home together have identified the two-year-old child who was found deceased several days ago in Ironwood Township. Darwin E. Olson, who, less than two weeks prior to his third birthday, was found March ...

FELCH TOWNSHIP — The Calumet Mine on the Felch Mountain Range in Felch Township in Dickinson County was discovered in late 1880 or early 1881. Records state that in 1882, four shafts were sunk and extensive diamond drilling took place. The Calumet Mine was said to be shallow, only 400 feet ...

Do you know a firefighter making a difference in our community? Nominate them for the red line hero award! The Daily Press and Back Our Red are partnering to award firefighters with a red line flag, a $30 Elmer's gift certificate and a $20 Frapp's gift certificate. To nominate a firefighter, ...

UPPER PENINSULA — An elderly woman was recently targeted in a scam in the Upper Peninsula, prompting Michigan State Police (MSP) to warn residents about schemes that use fear-based tactics and impersonation to exploit seniors. In a recent case handled by MSP, scammers contacted an elderly ...