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‘I do it for the community’: Michigan teen crowned back-to-back Coney eating champion
FLUSHING, MI— A question hangs in the air: Who will devour the most Coney dogs in only three minutes?. Nine contenders, hoping to be named the next Coney dog-eating champion, stared at their plates which contained six beef frankfurters heaped with meat sauce wrapped in a single layer of aluminum foil.
How business in Michigan is affected by dispensary density
NILES, Mich. -- Cannabis was legalized nearly six years ago in Michigan, creating an influx of dispensaries. Now, in Niles, Michigan, those same shops that started here are thriving. In other parts of Michigan, cannabis dispensaries are not doing as well. Many having to shut their doors after too many...
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
As Hurricane Beryl rains down on Michigan, much of West MI is under a flood watch sustained rainfall is suspected throughout the Midwest. Since making landfall as a category 1 hurricane, Beryl has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. However, that has not stopped it from dumping nearly 6 inches of rain across parts of the state.
‘ReCREATING in the Great Outdoors’ sees nearly 100 people attend
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - DNR Pocket Park at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba saw plenty of visitors on Friday. The annual ReCREATING in the Great Outdoors event brought more than 70 people together for a day of fishing, archery and camaraderie. Pathways and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)...
Flivver Fest returns to Kingsford
KINGSFORD, Mich. (WLUC) - Kingsford Flivver Fest returned for its 9th year on Friday. Last year’s Kingsford Centennial put a break on the annual event. The festival has food, drinks, live music and a fireworks show on Saturday. Gates opened at 3:00 p.m. on Friday and will open at...
Yoopers United Hockey team hosting Rail St. Block Party & Beer Pong Tournament
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN) – The Yoopers United Hockey team will be holding a variety of fundraisers leading up to their game against the Detroit Red Wings Alumni team this September. Their goal is to raise as much money as they can for the United Way of Marquette County. This...
Human trafficking survivor and advocate to speak at Northern Waters Casino Resort
WATERSMEET, Mich. (WLUC) - Trafficking Victim turned Advocate Jessica Kay will speak about her experiences next week at the Northern Waters Casino Resort. Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Police Sgt. Jeffery Mcgeshick said human trafficking has become a global issue. “From my experience in this area, in areas around it, across...
Kaukauna’s Baumgart commits to Northern Michigan for college
KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna High basketball standout Addison Baumgart announced today she will attend college at Northern Michigan University where she will also play basketball for the Wildcats. In a post on Twitter/X, Baumgart, entering her senior year for the Ghosts, thanked her family, friends, coaches and teammates. “A special...
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