Sports

U.P. Scores Jan. 14

Local Sports January 14, 2026

U.P. scores Girls’ basketball Kingsford 68, Escanaba 36 Felch North Dickinson 53, Bark River-Harris 41 Big Bay de Noc 61, Bay Mills Ojibwe Charter 27 Newberry 39, Superior Central 23 Munising 71, Carney-Nadeau 30 Gwinn 37, Painesdale Jeffers 32 Ishpeming 79, West Iron County 51 Ishpeming Westwood 49, Iron Mountain 18 Houghton 53, Hancock 44 Wakefield-Marenisco 47, Ontonagon 28 Kinross Maplewood Baptist 40, Mackinaw City 35 Boys’ basketball Hannahville 41, Rock Mid Peninsula 39 Bay Mills Ojibwe Charter 53, Big Bay de Noc 41 Powers North Central 47, ...

Jets hold on for victory over Rockets in Skyline Central Conference action

Local Sports January 14, 2026

SPALDING — A 10-point halftime lead for the North Central Jets disappeared in the second half but a 10-point fourth quarter, from junior Riley Cretens led the Jets to a 47-43 victory over Rapid River here Monday. “Coach just wanted me to drive it hard to the hoop,” Cretens said. “I ...

Prep Schedule Jan. 14

Local Sports January 14, 2026

Tonight’s games Women’s basketball Bay College at North Central Michigan, 5:30 p.m. Girls’ basketball Manistique at Pickford, 7:15 p.m. Men’s basketball Bay College at North Central Michigan, 7:30 p.m. Boys’ basketball Carney-Nadeau at Hannahville, 7:30 p.m. Thursday’s games Girls’ basketball Big Bay de Noc at Hannahville, 5 p.m. Superior Central at Stephenson, 6:30 p.m. Competitive cheer Gladstone Invitational, 6 p.m. Wrestling Bark River-Harris at Powers North Central, 6:30 p.m. Escanaba at Coleman, Wis., 7:30 p.m. Boys’ ...

DNR offers cold-weather safety tips for outdoor adventurers

Outdoors January 13, 2026

MICHIGAN -- Present winter conditions vary throughout the state and will continue to fluctuate based on weather forecasts. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to put safety first when enjoying favorite outdoor winter activities. “People often get caught up in the excitement of the moment and overlook winter safety,” said Lt. Tom Wanless with the DNR Law Enforcement Division’s Recreational Safety, Education and Enforcement Section. Before heading out, make sure to: - Dress for the weather. Wear light layers that can easily be added or removed; it is ...

The 21st Kids Trappers Workshop

Outdoors January 13, 2026

HERMANSVILLE - The U.P. Trappers Association - District 3 is once again hosting the U.P. Trappers Kids Workshop at the Hermansville Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 7. The event will run from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. central time. All are welcome. 2026 marks the 21st year this event ...

In the stillness of winter

Community January 13, 2026

“There’s a pale moon waning as the blackbirds dot the sky, but the crows are my friends and I wave to them a-passing by,” – Otis Gibbs A crow floats down into the wintry scene. His presence cracks the moment like a light bulb dropped on the kitchen floor. He looks lost or out of place ...