Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) – British comedian and actor Russell Brand ​was found guilty in ‌a London court on Thursday of rape and sexual assault and told ​he faces jail. Brand, once ​one of Britain’s most high-profile ⁠broadcasters and the former ​husband of US singer ​Katy Perry, had denied the […]

Dafter Fire Department: NEW TANKER ON THE WAY!

As we announced a few weeks ago, Dafter Fire was awarded a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to replace our 40-year-old tanker. Our current tanker is a converted U.S. Navy fuel truck. It was never designed to be a fire apparatus, and after four decades it lacks the safety […]

U.P.’s first Amazon warehouse opens in Escanaba, promising faster deliveries across region

ESCANABA, MI – Yoopers can now receive their Amazon packages much quicker with two-day shipping becoming available as the first Upper Peninsula delivery station opens in Escanaba. U.P. residents previously had to wait a week or more to receive their packages, the report said. This 50,000-square-foot facility is the company’s […]

Neebish Island Ferry Service Update – November 3, 2026

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority announces an update on the Neebish Island Ferry Service. Please note that the previously anticipated service suspension and vessel lift have been further delayed due to recent logistical issues with various agencies. Updates: EUPTA apologizes for any inconvenience this has […]

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky Has Been Closely Watching the Detroit Lions All Season, and the Final Score Prediction for Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins Is Turning Heads

DETROIT, MICHIGAN — The Detroit Lions are preparing for another important challenge in the 2026 NFL season as they travel to South Florida to face the Miami Dolphins in a matchup that could have significant implications for both franchises. The game is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at 1:00 p.m. […]

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative and Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey 

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on, November 5, 2026, to honor and remember former state Representative and Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey. “Representative Kirksey was a dedicated public servant who served his community admirably in the U.S. Air Force […]

Speaker Mike Johnson not to seek election as House Minority Leader

Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson told staffers that he will not run for minority leader in the new Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter, stepping aside after the GOP’s extensive losses in the midterm elections. Johnson made the announcement on a call Wednesday morning, the source said. News […]

UPDATED: State Police request public assistance in locating endangered missing person

UPDATE: Ms. Dewitt has been located and is safe. The MSP thanks the community for their cooperation. ORIGINAL STORY:Alger County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is requesting public assistance in locating an endangered missing person. Troopers from the MSP Negaunee Post have received a report of a missing person. […]

Republican Jack Bergman wins reelection in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District

Michigan Republican U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman defeated Democrat Callie Barr for a second time in a congressional rematch of the 2024 election in a solid district that supports President Donald Trump, according to race calls by the Associated Press and the Decision Desk HQ. Bergman, a five-term congressman from Watersmeet, had 54% […]

James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats

Democrat James Talarico has won the US Senate race in Texas, breaking a 38-year drought for his party in the Republican stronghold and delivering a stunning blow to Donald Trump. Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, the state attorney general and a staunch ally of the US president, in one of the most closely watched contestsof […]