Nahma Township
Nobody expects to find their ideal retirement town by looking at the very tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which is exactly why Ironwood keeps surprising people. This small city tucked against the Wisconsin border has quietly become one of the most genuinely affordable places to retire in the entire Midwest, and the retirees who’ve figured that out aren’t exactly rushing to spread the word.
Winter Weather Advisory begins at 10 p.m. Wednesday as heavy lake-effect snow threatens US-41.
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The community came together at the Delta County Chamber of Commerce as the Delta County Veterans Council, Escanaba Vet Center, and Upper Peninsula Military Museum hosted a Veterans Day program and luncheon honoring those who have served in the armed forces. Delta County Veterans Council Commander...
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - A new Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins location is open on the North Lincoln Road corridor in Escanaba, bringing coffee, breakfast and frozen treats to Delta County with a grand opening celebration set for Saturday morning. TMart/Dunkin’ Regional Supervisor Kevin Kane is excited to announce the grand...
Lake-effect snow could bring up to 10 inches inland, with hazardous travel through Friday morning.
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Repair crews are addressing a water main break at Harbor Tower in Escanaba. The issue is affecting residents in the building, and nearby customers are being advised that temporary water discoloration is possible. The break affects approximately 175 units, which house senior citizens and people with disabilities and low incomes.
Upper Michigan’s first big fall snow event dwindles as a cresting jet stream delivers a drier, sunnier pattern this weekend. High temperatures trend at or above the seasonal averages, but lows could range at 32 and below -- refreezing ice are hazards of concern during the overnight hours. Temperatures...
The Great Lakes Forest Basin conservation project spans portions of the Lake Superior and Lake Michigan watersheds in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The basin region includes 231 miles of rivers and streams, 11,500 acres of wetlands and more than 20,400 acres of critical deer wintering habitat. Under the proposal, Lyme...
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – A new director has taken the helm at the Escanaba Public Library. The library recently welcomed Kate Trombley as its new director. Before moving to the Upper Peninsula in 2023, Trombley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Michigan State University. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Information and Library Science from the University at Buffalo. Her past work experience includes library services, higher education, and administration.
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – Amazon recently opened its first facility in the Upper Peninsula. Now, the international retailer is looking to grow its team. On Thursday, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! and Amazon representatives hosted a job fair. Participants learned about entry-level positions available at the new warehouse, located on 6th Avenue North in Escanaba.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on November 9, 2026, that its Parks and Recreation Division is in acquisition talks with the Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad. The subject is 60 miles of inactive rail line that the department would potentially use in the recreational trail network of the Upper Peninsula. The release heading for the grade says the Wells to Channing line would be preserved for potential future rail use.
100 Years Ago Nov. 10, 1926 The stage is set. From the time when the first contingent of the local American Legion parade steps off at the Hosmer-Main street starting point at 9:30 tomorrow morning, until the final “shell: has burst with an un-Marinette-like WHAMMM in the fastness of Boom Island, the city will be decidedly well aware that it has a Legion Post second to none in the state in point of patriotic activity. 50 Years Ago Nov. 8, 1976 “We’ll Lick the Marines” was the message on the float (shown above) entered Saturday by the sophomore class at Menominee High School in the annual M-M parade. The class, which took first place in the float competition, proved to be accurate prognosticators as the Marines could not come up with a win and dropped a 15-0 decision to the Maroons. 25 Years Ago Nov. 9, 2001 Letters from the front are among the most poignant and evocative reminders of past wars. Written in trenches, in makeshift barrack and hospital wards, these missives brought the brutality of war home to families, wives, sweethearts and friends. They also brought messages of hope, faith and forgiveness. [And] the Menominee County Historical society
Now, here’s some news you can use! And another good reason to visit the Upper Peninsula of Michigan as we celebrate the holidays. The U.P.’s very first Christmas Market will open the day after Thanksgiving 2026 and run for two weekends in Ishpeming, just a few miles down the road from Marquette.
