Upper Peninsula News

High Winds Blamed for Damage at Michigan State Park

A recent bout of straight-line winds is being blamed for downing about 400 trees in a state park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. MLive.com reports a storm packing winds of up to 100 mph swept through J.W. Wells State Park in …

Michigan UP Tornado Causes Damage, But No Reported Injuries

The first tornado to touch down on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula this year caused some property damage in Ontonagon, but no reported injuries. The twister touched down Friday at a recreational vehicle park and campground in Ontonagon, about 95 miles northwest …