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Hancock Police ask for help after 80-year-old hit by ATV, believe incident was politically motivated
HANCOCK, Mich. (WJMN) – The Hancock Police Department is asking for the public to help them track down an individual they believe is responsible for multiple incidents around the city, including vandalism and running a man down with an ATV while trying to replace a yard sign in his lawn. According to police, officers responded […]
Trump calls for mass deportations, addresses assassination attempt during Michigan rally
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Former President Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail in Grand Rapids on Saturday, where he spoke to thousands from the Van Andle Arena. That speech lasted for over an hour and a half and Trump's visit marked many firsts. It was Trump's first...
Republican businessman Sandy Pensler drops Senate bid, endorses former US Rep. Mike Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler (L) endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R) for U.S. Senate at the former President Donald Trump rally in Grand Rapids, July 20, 2024 | Lucy Valeski. As former President Donald Trump and his newly selected running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) played to their supporters in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Republican businessman Sandy Pensler and former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-White Lake) briefly stole the spotlight.
Meet and greet regarding new veterans home to be held Tuesday in Marquette
MARQUETTE, MI— Michigan Veteran Homes is holding a meet and greet to talk about plans for the new veterans home being built in Marquette Township. MVH entered into an agreement with a private seller in June for more than 38 acres of land. It’s south of Marquette Cinemas and east of Wright Street.
Author Peter Wurdock to share Upper Peninsula-inspired stories at Erickson Center in Curtis
Newberry-based author and photographer Peter Wurdock will present readings and photos from his work at an event at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis. Peter's journey exploring the Upper Peninsula resulted in six books that showcase writing, poetry, and photography. He's won the Notable Book Award and is also the Upper Peninsula Poet Laureate of Luce County. He currently lives in Newberry with his two adopted greyhounds and continues to write (currently for the Newberry News).
Don’t Miss The 25th Annual Blueberry Festival in Downtown Marquette!
Marquette, MI – This Friday, celebrate a quarter-century of blueberry bliss at the 25th Annual Downtown Marquette Blueberry Festival!. Downtown will come alive with sidewalk sales and a wide variety of blueberry-themed food and drink options. Indulge in delicious blueberry delights, from blueberry pizza to blueberry beer, offered by local restaurants. Enjoy “blue” specials at many shops and stock up on fresh blueberries from local vendors throughout the day.
Country singer, American Idol winner headed to the Island Resort & Casino
HARRIS, Mich. (WLUC) - Country singer and Season 10 American Idol winner Scotty McCreery is headed to the Island Resort and Casino for a two-night concert in January. According to a press release, McCreery has earned one Triple Platinum, five Platinum, and four Gold singles and has already been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
Celebration of Lake Superior held at Marquette Maritime Museum
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — Once a year in the Upper Peninsula, communities come together for Lake Superior Day, a celebration of the water that defines the region. At the Marquette Maritime Museum July 21, children and adults were present for the 6th annual outdoor event, which also aims to educate people about the history, conservation […]
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
Fans Are Asking Kimberly Guilfoyle To 'Stop With The Plastic Surgery' After Seeing Her Transformation From 2020 To Present
Shortly after Kimberly Guilfoyle delivered a speech and appeared with fellow Republicans at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention last week, social media users and her fans on TikTok began scrutinizing the mom of one...
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for donations of "$45m per month"
During Donald Trump's speech at Grand Rapids in Michigan on July 20, the former US President thanked X / Twitter owner Elon Musk for his contribution of "$45m a month".In his first rally since his assassination attempt after a number of speeches at the Republican National Convention, Trump boasted about Musk's financial support to his campaign.It comes soon after Musk endorsed Trump amid reports he had created a super PAC (political action committee, a tax-exempt organisation) to pledge millions and millions a month to his campaign.During the rally, Trump said: "Elon endorsed me the other day, and I read, I...
Whitmer says she's focused on MI, ‘excited’ to see who Harris picks as VP
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke exclusively to 7 News Detroit on Monday afternoon, doubling down on her commitment to Michigan and talking about her support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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