Legendary Rock Band Grand Funk Railroad Coming to Island in April 2027

November 6, 2026

HARRIS, Mich. — Born in the industrial heart of Flint, Michigan, in 1969, Grand Funk Railroad quickly cemented its place in rock history as one of America’s most powerful live acts. Now, more than five decades later, the legendary rock band is comin’ to your town to help you party it down, bringing its explosive energy and crowd-shaking sound to Island Resort & Casino on April 23 and 24, 2027. Tickets went on sale Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET through the casino. With more than 25 million albums sold, 19 charting singles, eight Top 40 hits and two No. 1 smashes, Grand ...

El-Sayed secures Michigan Senate seat as Democrats gain majority in U.S. Senate

November 5, 2026

ESCANABA — Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Mike Rogers in a closely followed contest that has helped to cement the Democratic party’s majority in the U.S. Senate. The Associated Press called the race for El-Sayed ...

Democrats take control of state government in Michigan

November 5, 2026

ESCANABA — Democratic candidates have landed a decisive victory in the state of Michigan. Democratic leadership has gained control of both the state legislature and executive branch, with a majority achieved in both the State Senate and House of Representatives. In the Michigan State Senate, Democrats secured 19 seats. Republicans secured 14 seats. The seats gained by the Democrats exceeded the threshold required for a functional majority to be claimed for Democrats. In the Michigan House of Representatives, Democrats secured 51 seats. Republicans secured 43 seats. This outcome for ...

Local millage proposals pass

November 5, 2026

ESCANABA — Delta County voters made their voices heard Tuesday, approving two area millage proposals: the Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) Operating Millage Proposal and Cornell Township Fire Millage Renewal Proposal. Due to all precincts not yet having fully reported on enhancedvoting.com, the Daily Press cannot report on the specific votes and percentages for the EAPS Operating Millage Proposal. The EAPS asked voters to approve an 18-mill levy on non-homestead properties for six years, increasing the tax limitation by 2.6061 mills, or $2.6061 for every $1,000 of taxable ...

Bergman wins sixth term

November 5, 2026

ESCANABA — Upon receiving 53.1 percent of votes cast across the region, Republican Jack Bergman will continue to hold his position representing Michigan's first congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. His projected defeat of Democratic candidate Callie Barr ...

Area judicial races decided in Delta, Menominee and Schoolcraft counties

November 5, 2026

ESCANABA — While there were several judicial elections in the area Tuesday, only some were contested — including the race for Delta County 94th District Court judge. Longtime attorney Trent Stupak and Andrew Hayse, domestic relations referee in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court, both vied for the bench in the 94th District Court. Stupak ultimately won, taking home 9,676 votes (65.64%) in Delta County. Hayse received 5,026 votes (34.10%). There were 29 write-in votes for the 94th District Court judge position, though none were certified with the Delta County Clerk. "Thank you ...