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Island Resort & Casino threat under investigation

Local News July 1, 2026

HARRIS — Sunday, June 28, law enforcement responded to a potential threat at the Island Resort & Casino in Harris. The response involved the Michigan State Police, Hannahville Police Department as well as police from Menominee and Delta county. According to MyUPNow, police issued an all-clear at 8:30 p.m. that night. However, investigations into the incident are still ongoing.The Hannahville Tribal Police Department and Michigan State Police are leading the active local investigation. In a phone call with the Daily Press, Hannahville Police Chief Jeff Hansen stated that the ...

Today in Sports July 1

National Sports July 1, 2026

1859 — Amherst defeats Williams 73-32 in the first intercollegiate baseball game. The game is played by Massachusetts Rules, a wide-open form of the sport commonly known as roundball and Amherst wins by reaching the pre-established score of 65 runs. Amherst exceeds 65-run limit during a 10-run 26th inning. 1903 — Maurice Garin wins the first stage of the first Tour de France bicycle race. Garin finishes 55 seconds ahead of Emile Pagie. The first stage, from Paris to Lyon, is 467 kilometers long, and takes 17 hours and 45 minutes, riding both day and night. Only 37 riders of 60 are ...

Local law enforcement participating in July speed enforcement campaign

Local News July 1, 2026

ESCANABA — Speeding is a leading and persistent contributor to deadly traffic crashes. To improve local safety, the Escanaba Department of Public Safety (EDPS) and Michigan State Police (MSP) Gladstone Post will carry out focused speed enforcement patrols throughout July. The statewide ...

Krusin’ Klassics Renews Scholarship Support for Bay College Automotive Students

Community July 1, 2026

ESCANABA, MI – The Bay College Foundation is pleased to announce the renewal of the Krusin’ Klassics Scholarship for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Krusin’ Klassics has generously donated $1,500 to continue supporting students pursuing careers in Bay College’s Automotive ...

Bay College and Laerdal Medical Team Up to Present a Healthcare-Focused Simulation Workshop for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Community July 1, 2026

Escanaba, MI – Bay College is excited to be co-hosting a mini Simulation User Network (Mini SUN) event on the Bay College Escanaba campus. The Great Lakes Mini SUN will target clinical educators from local hospitals, healthcare faculty members, surrounding Upper Peninsula colleges, ...

Ice rink funding goal reached

Local News June 30, 2026

ESCANABA -- Delta County residents and winter visitors may want to brush up on their hockey skills and find some skates. A refrigerated Iron Sleek rink could make its way to Ludington Park as early as this winter. Late Tuesday afternoon, Enhance Escanaba finally reached its funding goal ...