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Here comes a big blanket of smoke toward Michigan, Great Lakes region
The satellite imagery shows smoke, and our weather models show it’s coming our way. The upper-air flow has changed a touch over the past week. This different upper-air flow is going to bring air from western Canada overhead of Michigan in the next week. That area of Canada has large wildfires going now.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Michigan State Police Dismantle Theft Ring: Two Men Charged, Stolen Goods Worth $35K Recovered
Michigan State Police troopers, in a swift response to a motorcycle theft, uncovered a wider criminal network resulting in the recovery of multiple stolen items and the arrest of two men. According to UpNorthLive, the initial theft report emerged from Blair Township last Thursday, sparking a rapid search fueled by social media buzz and crucial tips from the community.
Judge denies motion for release for teen who has awaited trial for a year
Circuit Court Judge Daniel Damman rejected a request for Carmello Wilson's release, despite the juvenile having spent over a year incarcerated. Wilson, a 16-year-old who is accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old KC Curtis Cureton in July 2023, has been in custody since the shooting and is being charged as an adult with open murder. He has also been charged with felony firearm use and resisting, obstructing, or assaulting a police officer.
Thunderstorm rundown: Timing, placement over Michigan in next few days
The next three days will have an area of thunderstorms over Michigan. The area of storms will be in different spots each day. Here’s when you can plan on a thunderstorm at your Michigan location. Firstly, none of these thunderstorms are expected to be officially called severe. The official...
Motorists must keep their distance from snowplows, per new state law
By Allison JoyLANSING/IRON RIVER — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a Senate Bill 465 on July 8, requiring drivers to keep a minimum of 200 feet away from any active snowplow. The new legislation was discussed at the July 16 meeting of the Iron County Road Commission.“It should be…put out there to the public that it will be illegal to follow a plow truck any closer than 200 feet,” interim…
Iron County man reunited with paramedics who helped saved his life
ALPHA, Mich. (WJMN) – A man in Iron County was treated to a surprise reunion with paramedics one year after they helped save his life. Steve Gorman had been trying to remove a wasp nest on July 22, 2023 when he was stung multiple times and fell off the ladder. Fortunately, his son was there […]
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).
Average driver in Flint loses $2000+/year driving on Michigan roads, says new report
FLINT, Mich. - A new report released on Tuesday shows data that Michigan's deteriorated roads are costing drivers cold, hard cash. According to the report released by TRIP, the average driver in the Flint area loses $2,150 annually as a result of driving on roads that are dilapidated and congested.
Detroit teacher to become 1st woman to run across the state
DETROIT – A Detroit teacher is setting out on a journey to become the first woman ever to run across the state of Michigan and she’s hoping to raise some money for some great causes along the way. Sarah Porter is a teacher and cross country coach at...
Former employees react to Rainbow Health's sudden closure
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesotans are in limbo after Rainbow Health announced it was closing immediately. Rainbow Health is a nonprofit that specializes in helping members of the LGBTQ+ community. It served 2,366 Minnesotans last year, and former employees said they work with tens of thousands of people within a marginalized community.
Trees for Tomorrow is bringing back their annual Forest Fest event
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WJFW) - Here in the Northwoods, we are surrounded by nature, and one local organization is hosting an event to teach residents more about how our forests are managed. Trees For Tomorrow in Eagle River is bringing back their annual Forest Fest to educate people about the nature around us. Cheryl Todea, the executive director of Trees for Tomorrow, described Forest Fest as a celebration of forestry and forestry management.
Northwoods small businesses receive funding from Main Street America grant program
TOMAHAWK, Wis. - Local businesses have received funding as part of the Backing Small Businesses Program from Main Street America. The funds were awarded in the amount of $10,000. Local businesses include Cathy's Ice Cream and Candy in St. Germain, the Northwoods Child Development Center in Eagle River, PROCESS in...
Minocqua Man Accused of OWI With Daughter in Vehicle
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) — A Minocqua man is accused of OWI and battery against law enforcement after an incident on Highway 86 in Lincoln County. Scott Glover is accused of a first-offense OWI with a passenger under the age of 16 in the vehicle, resisting or obstructing an officer, battery against an officer, threatening an officer, and disorderly conduct after he was arrested on Saturday night near the border between Lincoln and Price Counties.
‘The Kitchen’ owners recognized for good deeds around Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A Superior couple was recognized for their dedication to the community. On Monday, Representative Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) presented a “Legislative Citation” to Ed Flood and his late wife Theresa, who ran “The Kitchen” in Superior.
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