ESCANABA — With a string of thunderstorms and unusually warm weather hitting the area over the last few weeks, some may be wondering exactly what risk tornadoes, high winds and other natural disasters pose to Delta County. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, commonly known ...

GWINN — An Escanaba resident was pronounced dead at the scene Friday afternoon in rural Marquette County after he lost control of the motorcycle, leaving the roadway and striking a utility pole, police said. Officers with the Forsyth Township Police Department, which is the investigating ...

ESCANABA - A formal event for people with all abilities, their families, and people looking to meet others and have a good time was held at the Island Resort and Casino on Monday evening. The Mix and Mingle Community Event, arranged by volunteers and staff and supported by organizations and ...

KEWEENAW COUNTY — According to a press release from the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, deputies were dispatched to the Manganese Falls in response to someone having fallen from the cliff. The male, whose name is not being released due to privacy ...

An Upper Peninsula state representative is supporting efforts to make firearm safety course available is schools. State Rep. Dave Prestin voted to allow schools to offer firearm safety programs. “Guns were a part of life in days gone by. Having a gun in every home was part of America,” ...

GLADSTONE —The summer concert series in Gladstone’s tree-shaded, beachfront Van Cleve Park is underway on Thursday evenings. The lineup is varied, with different musicians each week until mid-August, with the exception of July 3. On June 26, Tim Hirn and Co. are scheduled to perform. ...