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Prosecutor: Convicted U.P. meth dealer deserved ‘harsh, decades-long sentence’
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WJMN) — A Manistique man was sentenced to decades in prison after a two-day trial ended with a guilty verdict, according to Menominee’s prosecuting attorney. This news comes about a year after Johnny Lee Tucker, a 30-year-old man from Manistique, was pulled over in Menominee County last June. Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff […]
Six student athletes at Powers sign their letters of intent on Tuesday
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - 6 Chargers will be taking their athletic talent to the next level. Ali Anderson- Mott (Girls Basketball) Amaya Smith- Central Michigan (Girls Basketball) Anne Hasselbach- Grand Valley Statue University (Cheer) Parker Solano- Furman University (Football) Christian Dedivanaj- Eastern University (Basketball)
Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain opens renovated dining area
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - The Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain has officially reopened its newly refurbished dining areas. The updated space has new lights, tables, and carpeting, all under a new set of colors. Operations manager Cameron O’Connor says despite the new changes it is still the same Holiday...
Feeding America to host 2 food distribution events in the UP Wednesday
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan is scheduled to hold food distribution events in Delta and Marquette counties throughout the day on Wednesday. The first mobile food pantry is at the Salvation Army, at 3001 5th Avenue S. in Escanaba. Distribution gets underway at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.
Swearing-in of new Delta Co. commissioners delayed after canvassers fail to certify election
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) — The planned swearing-in for the three winners of Delta County’s commissioner recall election has been rescheduled pending a split decision by the local Board of Canvassers. In an email sent by Delta County Clerk Nancy Przewrocki, she notified the presumed winners that the Oath of Office originally planned for Myra Croasdell […]
US-2 near Escanaba reopened after repairs
DELTA COUNTY, MI— The US-2 bridge over Portage Creek west of Escanaba has been repaired and the highway is now open to traffic. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the detour was lifted just before 4 p.m. Monday after repaving was completed. High water in the creek after recent...
Daggett man accused of threatening UP officials to be prosecuted by AG's Office
MENOMINEE, MI— The Michigan Attorney General’s Office will prosecute the case against a Menominee County man accused of threatening a number of government officials. Peter Sand, 22, of Daggett, is charged with false report or threat of terrorism, using the internet/telecommunications to commit terrorism, and felony using a computer to commit a crime.
TV6 Investigates: How school counselor workloads impact your child’s success
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WLUC) - The National Rural Education Association says rural districts in Michigan serve 84% more students than the recommended amount. That can lead to extra stress on the counselors themselves. School counselors across the U.P. say smaller ratios are related to higher academic achievement. “We are kind...
Kayela Putnam sets new Stephenson record in pole vault
HARRIS — Stephenson’s Kayela Putnam soared into the history books with a record-smashing performance in the pole vault at the Bark River-Harris track and field invitational on Monday. Putnam established the new Stephenson High School watermark with a vault of nine feet, six inches, breaking the old record set by Debbie Palmer (9’ 2”) in 1998. “Kayela has worked so hard for this, and to think she only began vaulting...
Emergency food and shelter funds available in tri-county area
Tri-County United Way has announced that Oconto, Marinette and Menominee Counties have been chosen to receive funds from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. Marinette County will receive $15,585, Oconto County will receive $9,679 and Menominee County will receive $10,118 under Phase 41 of the program. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by...
Road closures in Escanaba expected to delay, slowdown traffic
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC)—Beginning Monday, the surrounding intersections of South 19th Street—6th and 7th Avenues South and South 18th Street—6th Avenue South (Royce Park) will be closed until work is completed. According to a press release from the city, the closure is due to a water main replacement....
Parmalee to perform at UP State Fair Saturday August 17
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The U.P. State Fair has announced the next act of its full line-up of Grandstand entertainment, presented by Island Resort and Casino. The band Parmalee will take the Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 17. As the most-played group/band on Country Radio in 2023, Parmalee is one of country music’s most successful acts with four number-one singles, multiple platinum records, and more than one billion on-demand streams.
UP Sports Hall of Fame inducts 10 new members as class of 2024
HARRIS, Mich. (WLUC) - 10 new members were inducted into the U.P. Sports Hall of Fame Saturday night at the Island Resort and Casino. The honorees made significant contributions to several different sports in the Upper Peninsula. Here’s the full list with biographies provided by the UPSHOF:. Shel Chapman.
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