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Hearing scheduled on UPPCO plan

LANSING — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has issued a revised notice of hearing for the Upper Peninsula Power Company's (UPPCO) proposed 2027 Power Supply Cost Recovery (PSCR) plan. The public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. The proceeding ...

Trappers education to be available

ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula Trappers Association is hosting a Trapper Education Class 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Great Lakes Sports Club, 5211 19th Ave. North, Escanaba. Prior to this in-person field day, students must complete an online trapping course and be prepared to pass a ...

E-commerce conglomerate opens “last-mile” facility in Esky

ESCANABA — The new last-mile shipping terminal for Amazon that recently opened in Escanaba is the first of its kind in the Upper Peninsula. After being under construction for a little over a year, the new building at 2602 6th Ave. N. — off of North 30th Street near Meijer in Escanaba ...

Hunters urged to watch for signs of missing man

STEPHENSON — As hunting season draws people into the woods, the family of Brett Parrett is asking hunters to keep watch for any clues that could help bring the missing 34-year-old Stephenson man home. Hunters in Stephenson and surrounding areas are encouraged to be on the lookout for ...

Two killed when car is struck during pursuit

MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. – Two people were killed Thursday evening after being hit by a vehicle fleeing law enforcement in the Town of Peshtigo. At approximately 6:38 p.m., a deputy with the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop of a vehicle with two individuals near the intersection of Pine Street and Maple Street. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the vehicle failed to stop, prompting the deputy to initiate a pursuit. The pursuit ended three minutes later when the vehicle being ...

A Lions Club facelift

RAPID RIVER — In the midst of a makeover is the Rapid River Lions Club's building at 10465 S. Main St. Today, Saturday, a fundraising cookout is underway between 2 and 5 p.m. Located next to the Post Office and across from the Swallow Inn, the venue is used during community events like ...