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Missing hunter found safe

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HOUGHTON — A lower Michigan bear hunter, the subject of an extensive search, is safe after spending the night in the Houghton County Woods. According to a release from the Houghton County Sheriff's office, the 82-year-old man was in the Winona area hunting with family and friends. He ...

Motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Sunday that investigators are not ready to discuss the motive behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. But he said the suspect had left-leaning political beliefs, disliked the conservative influencer and is being ...

Meth bust

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ESCANABA – Two people were arrested Thursday night after Escanaba Public Safety reportedly discovered methamphetamine and cocaine during a traffic stop. Escanaba Public Safety pulled the vehicle over at about 8:50 p.m. Thursday, according to a department news release. The officer called in ...

9/11 event held on Sugarloaf

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MARQUETTE — On Thursday, more than 50 people climbed Sugarloaf Mountain in memory of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The event was held by the Northern Michigan University chapter of Turning Point USA from 3-8 p.m. and saw attendees bring a flag to the top, or make seven trips to match the 110 ...

Outdoors North: John Pepin

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“Summer’s end’s around the bend, just flying,” – John Prine The afternoon couldn’t make up its mind between sunny skies, cold winds and clouds threatening rain. I decided to spend those hours traveling gray-graveled backroads, looking for some respite from the hurry here and there ...

DNR Weekly fishing report

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The weekly fishing report for the Western Upper Peninsula: • Ontonagon River: Angling efforts on the river were low over the past week. Recent rain showers left the river water very dirty. Walleye were caught in low numbers by those fishing with natural baits. • Ontonagon/Silver ...