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Shooting incident in Schoolcraft Co.

THOMPSON — Michigan State Police (MSP) say a man has been arrested after allegedly threatening another person with a gun and firing shots at a vehicle, in the central Upper Peninsula. According to a MSP press release, shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday, troopers from the Manistique and ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 74 and have sleep apnea. I've used a CPAP device for over 20 years. Over the past four to five years, I've been awakened several times each night with a seriously dry mouth. I will get a drink, use the bathroom, and get right back to sleep, only to have the same thing ...

Crivitz man dies in motorcycle crash

PORTERFIELD, Wis. — A Crivitz, Wis., man died late Monday afternoon after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a vehicle in Marinette County. The crash was reported about 4:40 p.m. Monday on State Highway 180 near Sequin Road in the Town of Porterfield, according to a news release from Marinette County Sheriff Randy Miller. Brian Thoreson, 42, was traveling north on Highway 180 on a Harley-Davidson when he apparently failed to react in time to a vehicle in front of him that was slowing to stop for another vehicle turning left. He then collided with the back of the vehicle, which ...

Making a difference

HOUGHTON — Nearly 700 Michigan Tech students are registered to help their community Saturday. Michigan Tech will again take part in the national "Make a Difference Day" Oct. 24 at Michigan Tech will send those students to over 70 community partners for lawn care, trail maintenance, light ...

County adopts resolution on plate reader regulations

HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to adopt a resolution urging state lawmakers to finalize regulatory boundaries on automated surveillance networks before local contracts are considered. During its October meeting Tuesday, the Board approved Resolution #26-28, ...

Wildfires closer to containment

CRAIG LAKE — Recent rainfall and cooler weather conditions have allowed firefighters to establish initial containment perimeters on two active wildfires in Baraga and Marquette counties. Updated mapping shows the blazes have consumed a combined 1,018 acres. According to a Wednesday morning ...