Another celebratory license plate is coming back to Michigan to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says a red, white, and blue license plate is coming to Michigan roads next year. The new plate design is a fresh take on the original bicentennial plate from 1976, which earned th...

The Powerball jackpot has surged to $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing, leaving the massive prize up for grabs. The winning numbers for the Dec. 13 drawing were 1, 28, 31, 57, 58 and the Powerball number was 16, but no one claimed the top prize. While the jackpot went uncla...

The Wisconsin Election Commission rejects a Trump administration request for the state's voter rolls. Commissioners voted 5-1 last week to reject the US Justice Department request that all states hand over unredacted voter rolls. Republican commissioner Don Millis said the state is obligated to protect voters' personal...

Micheal John Roeder, age 74, of Marinette, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. A Celebration of Life reception for friends and family of Mike Roeder will be held on Saturday, December 20th at Corky's, 50 W. Hosmer St. in Marinette beginning at 2 p.m. Full Obituary

Brett Roetzer, age 53, of Menominee, MI, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025. Per the family's wishes, there will be a private celebration of life at a later date for Brett Roetzer. Full Obituary

MARGARET "PEGGY" BOTTKOL, 58 of Menominee passed away on Thursday December 11, 2025 at her home. Per her wishes, no services will be held for Peggy Bottkol. Cadieu Funeral Home is assisting the Bottkol family with arrangements. Full Obituary

Geraldine "Gerri" Ann Herold, 82, passed away on December 10th surrounded by her loving family. A visitation and memorial gathering for Gerri Herold will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at Thielen Funeral Home 1403 Newberry Ave Marinette, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will fol...

HAROLD J. OYSTI, 87 of Daggett, MI passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2025 at the Luther Home in Marinette, WI. Visitation for Harold Oysti will be held at Anderson Diehm Funeral Home on Saturday December 20, 2025 from 1:00 pm until time of Memorial Service at 3:00 pm. Burial will be in Mellen Township Cemetery in...

Janice Marie Watkins. 74, passed away on December 8th. Visitation for Janice Watkins will be held on Friday, December 19th from 4-6pm at Thielen Funeral Home. In addition a Celebration of Life will be held next summer. Full Obituary

William A. Leigh, 85, life long resident of Oconto, passed away at home Tuesday, December 9, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. The family of William Leigh will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 10 AM to 1 PM Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Funeral services will be conducted 1 PM Tuesday...