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MDHHS temporarily uses MDOT building

Local News May 5, 2026

ESCANABA -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) office located at 305 Ludington St.will be temporarily operating out of another facility while its regular building undergoes HVAC system upgrades. Through the rest of this week, the temporary service location shall be the MDOT Building at 1818 3rd Ave. N. in Escanaba. The office will maintain normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All in‑person services will be provided at the temporary location during this period. The office will return to its regular location at 305 Ludington ...

Wall Street drops from its records and oil prices jump as uncertainty rises about the Iran war

National News May 5, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is falling from its record heights Monday, while oil prices jump following escalations in the Middle East that may be undermining the ceasefire in the war with Iran. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial ...

NBA conference semis: Thunder-Lakers, Spurs-Wolves, Knicks-76ers, Pistons-Cavaliers

National Sports May 5, 2026

West: No. 6 Minnesota (49-33, 4-2) vs. No. 2 San Antonio (62-20, 4-1) Season series: Timberwolves, 2-1. Schedule: Game 1 at San Antonio, Monday; Game 2 at San Antonio, Wednesday; Game 3 at Minnesota, Friday; Game 4 at Minnesota, May 10; Game 5 at San Antonio, May 12 (if necessary); Game 6 at ...

Gladstone Farmers Market returns June 1 at full vendor capacity

Local News May 5, 2026

GLADSTONE — As cold weather fades, preparation is officially underway for the upcoming farmers market season in Gladstone. The Gladstone Farmers Market opens Monday, June 1 and will run every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. through September 21, with vendor-set up taking place at 1:30 p.m. Early ...

Schroeder aims to bring experience to Michigan House

Local News May 5, 2026

ESCANABA -- Daryl Schroeder of Engadine is running for Michigan State Representative. The seat he seeks has a duty to represent in Lansing the 108th district, which includes the entirety of Delta, Luce, Menominee, and Schoolcraft Counties in addition to parts of Chippewa and Mackinac. The ...

Spirit Airlines shutdown: What to do to get home and get refunds

National News May 5, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility. But if you’ve been snagged in their now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know on how to get home, and get whole. “Rescue fares,” reduced prices for new flights Many airlines that used to compete with Spirit are now parachuting in with deals to save their travelers. Airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines are capping or reducing ...