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Iron Mountain Brew Fest 2024 draws crowds
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - Hundreds of people came out to try beer, wine, and other spirits in downtown Iron Mountain on Saturday afternoon. Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority Event Coordinator Kenzie Williamsen says the turnout was impressive. “This event is capped at 500, so it looks like we still...
D&D Dog Dynamics hosts Escanaba’s first pet festival
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Dogs enjoyed a festival just for them at the Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds on Sunday. Escanaba’s first-ever U.P. Pet Festival invited dogs and their humans to learn more about what they can do together. The weekend event showcased demonstrations from a K-9 dog and meet and greets with different breeds.
Escanaba’s Antique Village ice cream shop has new managers
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The ice cream shop at The U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Association’s Antique Village has new managers and a new name. Rapid River Dairy Flo Owners Dave and Jennifer King said they’re excited to take the helm at the Corner Cone. The shop has...
Iron Mountain Farmers and Artisans market open for summer
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - The Iron Mountain Farmers and Artisans Market is open for the season. Every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon shoppers can pick up fresh produce and artisanal goods. Almost 40 vendors have registered spots at the market held in the parking lot across from Dickinson County Library at the corner of A Street and Iron Mountain Street in Downtown Iron Mountain.
‘American Pickers’ antique collector show could be coming back to U.P. this summer
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — The creators of the popular “antique-picking” documentary series could be looking for forgotten relics this summer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The announcement from the show came on Monday, saying the show is planning to tour through Ohio and Michigan in August. “The pickers are coming through your state this AUGUST,” read […]
Iron Mountain seeks to add ‘social district’ to downtown
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - On Friday morning, employees at Oddfellows restaurant in downtown Iron Mountain prepared for the day’s new lunch menu. But co-owner and general manager Heather Ruesch is preparing for a bigger change: a social district in Iron Mountain. Ruesh says the new zone could benefit...
U.P. welcome center to reopen after being damaged in May storm
IRON MOUNTAIN, MI – An Upper Peninsula welcome center is set to reopen after storm damage closed it for weeks. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Norway Knights secure spot in Division 4 State Semifinals
HARBOR SPRINGS, Mich. (WLUC) - Norway beat Rudyard in the regional finals early Saturday afternoon, 3-2. The Knights scored the winning run in the bottom of the 6th inning and closed out the win in the top of the 7th inning. About 30 minutes after the regional final, they faced...
Feeding America prepares for food distribution in 2 UP counties Thursday
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan is scheduled to distribute food in Marquette and Dickinson counties. The first pantry is at North Iron Church in Ishpeming. Distribution begins at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. The second event is at the Norway Community Food Pantry. Distribution there begins at...
No one injured in Kingsford Burger King fire
KINGSFORD, Mich. (WLUC) - No injuries or building damage was reported following a grease fire in the kitchen of Burger King Tuesday evening. Kingsford Public Safety says it responded to a 911 at 10:48 p.m. at the restaurant located at 575 S. Carpenter Avenue. When officers arrived on the scene at 10:49 p.m., employees had already evacuated the restaurant.
Alex Ortman leads Norway baseball on quest for regional title
NORWAY, Mich. (WLUC) - Norway’s 2024 senior class is in rarified air. It’s won conference championships in football, basketball, and baseball in the same year for the first time in school history. “It makes me pretty proud,” senior Ian Popp said. “We didn’t have a lot of trust...
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