2/10/2026

BESSEMER - Marty’s Goldenaires, has been invited to represent the state of Michigan in a parade at the nation’s capital for America’s 250th birthday. That dream opportunity comes with a hefty price tag for travel, transportation and lodging to Washington D.C. To help cover expenses, a GoFundMe page has been set up with a goal of $30,000. As of Monday, nearly $12,000 has been raised. Any and all help is appreciated.   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-martys-goldenaires-reach-dc-parade

2/09/2026

CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP - A multi-car pile-up on M-28 near Marquette resulted in multiple injuries and a highway shutdown.  The Chocolay Township Police and Fire crews were first called to a single-vehicle rollover accident at 1:32 p.m. Friday afternoon.  Police say traffic was backed up when they arrived. White-out conditions and poor visibility resulted in a chain reaction of accidents until police shut down M-28. Several patients were transported to UPHS Marquette and Munising Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Temporary shelters were set up for victims.  Marquette County Victim Services were called in to assist the parties involved.  No fatalities reported. 

2/09/2026

IRON RIVER, WISC - A crash on Highway 2 just east of Iron River closed the highway for about a half hour Friday night.  According to WisDOT, it happened around 8:30 p.m. near East Long Lake Road.  The Wisconsin State Patrol reopened around 9 p.m.  No word on if there were any injuries or what caused that accident.