ESCANABA -- The Upper Peninsula State Fair officially kicked off on Monday. Throughout the week, the grounds shall be open to fairgoers between about 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday's theme is "Chewsday," during which food vendors are encouraged to offer specials and samples; Wednesday is ...
SCHOOLCRAFT TOWNSHIP — Injuries were reported as the result of a small plane crash Friday evening in rural Houghton County. According to the Michigan State Police (MSP) Spl/Lt. Ashley Miller, Seventh District Public Information Officer, the crash was reported at 7:45 p.m. Friday evening. ...
ESCANABA — A coffee blend available for just one week each year is returning to the Upper Peninsula State Fair, giving fairgoers a chance to take home a taste they won’t find elsewhere. UP North Roast owners Jake and Julia Cass have created the two-bean U.P. State Fair Blend ...
IRON RIVER -- The owners of Banaltras food truck have purchased a landmark business in Iron River and are bringing it back to life. Banaltras owners Alexis Heimerl and Alyssa Marheine bought the The Stand in June and are now having the building totally renovated. "It's a complete gut," ...
The homicide rate in the United States dropped to the lowest it's been in 75 years, according to an FBI report on 2025 crime statistics released Friday, which also showed overall violent crime dropped 9.3% last year. Experts note that national violent crime rates have been declining since 2022, and pinpointing an exact reason is difficult. They say multiple factors contribute to decreases in crime rates seen in the FBI report, which is based on data reported voluntarily by many but not all law enforcement agencies across the country. "The homicide drop is historic and crystal ...
