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U.P. town warns residents to report all sightings to DNR after bear wanders into town
NEGAUNEE, MI -- City officials are warning visitors and residents of Negaunee of recent bear sightings involving a black bear that has wandered into town. According to a post on the City of Negaunee’s Facebook page, the bear was sighted during the evening hours. Residents are asked not to...
‘Goof Fest’ held in honor of Negaunee local man’s honor
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Karaoke and memories were shared in honor of a beloved Negaunne local. “Goof Fest” was held on Sunday afternoon in Smarty’s Saloon to remember Alan Ammesmaki, also known as “Goofus”. He passed six years ago, and every year, community members hold a party to share stories of Goofus.
Plant bingo with prizes played in Ishpeming cafe
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC)— Plant lovers played bingo together Sunday afternoon to win prizes and meet people outside their group. The donation-based bingo night was hosted at Rare Earth Goods and Cafe in Ishpeming. Players could order fresh coffee and food from the cafe’s chef while playing bingo. The...
Bear spotted in Negaunee; city leaders urge caution
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN) — City leaders in Negaunee are warning residents of a black bear seen around town in the evening hours. Friday afternoon, a spokesperson for the city posted the notice on Facebook, saying a black bear has been seen during evening hours. It is unclear if the sighting was of more than one […]
L&M Fleet Supply now open in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A new retailer opened in the former Shopko location in Marquette on Friday. L&M Fleet Supply is a Minnesota-based retail store with 13 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. It sells a variety of household and outdoor products at what L&M says are discounted prices. “We...
Former U.P. bus driver found guilty again decades after first conviction
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN) — An Ely Township man has been found guilty of another sex crime against a child under 13, according to the Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office. Bruce Ilves, 74-years-old, was found guilty last week on one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct – 2nd Degree (Person Under 13). According to court documents, the […]
2 UP cities named to ‘Tree City USA’ list
NEGAUNEE & MENOMINEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Two Upper Peninsula communities are now certified as a “Tree City USA.”. Negaunee and Menominee join a growing list of communities nationwide to be awarded this distinction. To be named a “Tree City USA,” certain ordinances and care requirements exist for public trees...
Marquette Alternative High School participates in 2024 Run for the Trees
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A U.P. high school ran for a cause on Friday. Marquette Alternative High School participated in the Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K. It’s a national Arbor Day celebration to raise money for tree planting and forest protection in state parks. MARESA and the Michigan DNR teamed up to sponsor all the students and staff in the school.
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