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Deer crashes peak each fall in Michigan: here’s what to know

LANSING — Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes. October through December accounted for more than 40% of the 58,324 vehicle-deer crashes reported statewide in 2024. In those crashes, 1,816 people were injured and 14 were killed. November ...

Flames beat the Red Wings for their 3rd straight victory

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Joel Farabee had a goal and two assists and the surging Calgary Flames made it three straight victories with a 4-1 decision over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Making his third straight start, Devin Cooley continued his hot play with 28 saves to improve to ...

U.P. communities to receive federal fire department funding

MARQUETTE — A handful of Upper Peninsula fire departments, including one in the City of Manistique, are in line to receive more than $2.1 million in federal support. The funding comes from the Federal emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants and Staffing for Adequate ...

Blue politicians join in local door-knocking

ESCANABA — Politicians from the Democratic Party joined local volunteers in efforts encouraging people vote blue this weekend. Showing up to a rally and campaign event in Escanaba on Saturday were Candidate Callie Barr, who is looking to unseat Jack Bergman as the representative for ...

Circuit Court judgements

These individuals were recently sentenced in Delta County Circuit Court on unrelated charges: Joel Nathanael Welch, Escanaba, pleaded guilty by reason of mental illness to one count of motor vehicle unlawful driveaway; 2 days' incarceration, credit for 2 days' served; fines, fees and costs of $848; 18 months' probation. Stephen Reed Keezer, Wilson, pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting, resisting and obstructing a police officer; 12 months' incarceration, credit for 142 days' served; fines, fees and costs of $826. Mitchell Allen Paquin, Rapid River, pleaded guilty to one ...

Today in Sports Oct. 27

1967 — New Mexico tight end Emilio Vallez catches 17 passes for 257 yards to tie an NCAA record in a 75-12 rout of Texas-El Paso. 1973 — Four players rush for more than 100 yards as Alabama sets three NCAA records during a 77-6 romp of Virginia Tech. Alabama sets records with 823 yards total offense, 743 yards rushing and four 100-yard rushers. Jim Taylor gains 142 yards, Wilbur Jackson 138, Calvin Culliver 127 and Richard Todd 102. 1984 — Washington State’s Rueben Mayes sets an NCAA record with 357 yards rushing, 197 in the first half, and scores three touchdowns in a 50-41 ...