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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 […]
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...
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...
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....
Flipping The Switch: Linnea Britton signs with GVSU Wrestling
Escanaba, Mich. (WJMN) – On Monday afternoon, in front of dozens of friends and family members, Escanaba senior Linnea Britton put pen to paper officially signing on to join the Grand Valley State Women’s Wrestling Program. “I’m super excited and a little bit nervous,” said Britton. “Wrestling has...
Delta County flower shops stay busy throughout Mother’s Day Week
DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - Flowers are one of Mother’s Day’s most popular gifts for moms. Many families spent this Mother’s Day at a greenhouse planning their summer garden. Others purchased flowers earlier in the week to gift to their moms. In Escanaba, Pam’s Petals Owner Pam...
Gladstone Public Safety plans mass shooting response exercise in Delta County
DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - Every parent’s worst nightmare is to hear their child’s school is in lockdown because of an active shooter, Gladstone Public Safety Department is working to ensure there’s a plan if that happens. “We’re preparing for an active assailant or mass casualty incident...
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.
Escanaba receives $20 million in grants for clean water projects
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) – Numerous communities around the Upper Peninsula have been awarded grants from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). These grants are part of the MI Clean Water Plan. The money comes from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Of […]
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.
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.
Moving of mine equipment may cause delays on some U.P. roads, MDOT says
ISHPEMING, MI – Mining equipment will soon be on the move in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Transportation is alerting motorists in Delta County and Marquette County that large mine dump truck components will be transported from Escanaba to the Tilden Mine in Tilden Township, temporarily blocking traffic on the evenings of May 13 and May 14.
Fuel and Dorothy to perform at U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA — The U.P. State Fair has announced entertainment, presented by Island Resort and Casino, for Friday, Aug. 16. Two rock bands, Fuel and Dorothy, will take the stage. Doors open at 7 p.m. (EST) and the concert starts at 8. GRAMMY Award-nominated multi-platinum rock band Fuel is comprised of founder, guitarist, and songwriter Carl Bell and longtime drummer Kevin Miller, and have been joined by new blood — Aaron...
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