John Sanregret leads the oldies band Rewind, as they travel down the main drag in Tapiola, during Saturday's 10th Annual 4th of July Parade. A crowd estimated at more than a thousand turned out for the big, small-town event. (Submitted photo)
CALUMET — Wedged between U.S. 41 and several state trunkline roads, the Keweenaw has many beautiful destinations people will be visiting during the summer. Michigan State Police (MSP) announced Tuesday it will be increasing speeding enforcement during the month as more and more people travel across the state, especially in the U.P. MSP U.P. Public Information Officer Lieutenant Ben Eckola said the goal of this increase in enforcement is to lower the number of accidents on the road. “One of the main goals of the Michigan State Police is we’re really focused on trying to reduce ...
IRONWOOD — Michigan State Police Wakefield Post troopers are investigating a runaway complaint that was reported on July 4, 2026. Melody Rose Leanne Jiyres was reported missing by her parents. They reported that she was last seen about 5:30 p.m. at their residence in Ironwood. Melody is described as 5-foot-4, 160 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes, wearing glasses and red orthodontic braces. She left without any money, phone, transportation or resources. Preliminary investigation indicates that she may be going to the Reedsburg, Wisconsin, area. Troopers are asking anyone with ...
This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. LANSING — After working for nearly 24 straight hours, Michigan lawmakers on Friday morning passed a compromise budget to fund the state government ...
Note to readers Due to the July Fourth holiday, there will be no print edition on of the Daily Mining Gazette Saturday. For news updates over the weekend, visit mininggazette.com
HANCOCK — First Congressional District Candidate Kyle Blomquist held a town hall meeting Wednesday at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. Blomquist wanted to give residents a chance to meet him and ask questions regarding his policies in advance of the Aug. 4 primary. Blomquist (D-Iron Mt.) is ...
