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Escanaba man dies in crash attempting to pass ambulance with lights and sirens on
WELLS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN) – An Escanaba man has died and two other people were left with severe injuries following an incident in Wells Township on Monday. According to Michigan State Police (MSP), a crash happened along US-2/41 involving two pickup trucks just before 4 p.m. on Monday. MSP reports an ambulance with Rampart EMS […]
Upper Peninsula Honor Flight prepares for takeoff to Washington D.C.
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) – Dozens of Upper Peninsula veterans and their guardians are headed for Washington D.C. on Thursday. The group is made up of Vietnam and Korean War veterans. They were welcomed Wednesday night with a reception at the Quality Inn in Escanaba. Along with sharing poems and words of gratitude, the names of […]
Delta Animal Shelter’s May Pets of the Month
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) – It’s the start of a new month, which means its time for Delta Animal Shelter’s May Pets of the Month. First up is Chopper, a one-year-old neutered male medium mixed breed. Chopper is a playful young guy with a spring in his step. He is extremely sweet and loving and is […]
DEI policy proves speed bump for 4H funding, spurs ‘eugenics’ comparison from Delta Co. commissioner
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) — The 2024 budget for the organization responsible for running Delta County’s 4H program has been approved after a long discussion about concerns over its policy on diversity, equity and inclusion. The vote to approve about $51,000 funding for the county’s local MSU Extension was bumped from a previous meeting, where Commissioner Bob […]
Escanaba working to replace lead service lines on time
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Upper Michigan communities are facing short and long-term deadlines to be in compliance with state and federal regulations for lead service line replacement. Escanaba’s Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Lampi said the city has more than 4,000 lead service lines that will need to be replaced by 2041....
Drone pilot flies to the rescue of missing man in Gladstone
GLADSTONE, Mich. (WJMN) – The tree cover and terrain of the Upper Peninsula can add a layer of difficulty to search and rescue operations. Thanks to the use of drone technology, the Gladstone Public Safety Department found success from above. According to the Safety Department, a call came in around 10 p.m. on April 25, […]
Escanaba Speedway prepares for summer racing season
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The Escanaba Motor Speedway is getting ready for the rubber to hit the clay for the 2024 racing season. Trucks started hauling clay to the racetrack at the U.P. State Fairgrounds last week. They brought in almost 60 loads of clay. Speedway President Charlie Peterson said...
Fuel and Dorothy to perform at UP State Fair Friday, Aug. 16
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The U.P. State Fair has announced the next two acts in its full line-up of Grandstand entertainment, presented by Island Resort and Casino. On Friday night, Aug. 16, fairgoers can enjoy two rock bands, Fuel and Dorothy. The rock concert will start at 8:00 p.m., with doors opening at 7:00 p.m.
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