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Names Dreamed by Others
In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part two going back to the beginning of the Sault, in a continuing series about the history of Sault Ste. Marie. Punctuation and grammar have been left intact. – Laurie Davis Names Dreamed by […]
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Shooting, Police Chase, Collision at Gas Station results in large fire closing US-41
Marquette County, Michigan. There is an increased police presence in the area of the Krist gas station on US-41 in Negaunee as Michigan State Police (MSP) personnel, along with assisting law enforcement agencies, complete an investigation. There is no current danger to the public. Assisting fire departments remain on scene […]
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MSP Investigating Fatal Drowning in Hancock Township
Houghton County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Calumet Post is investigatinga fatal drowning that occurred in Hancock Township. On June 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., troopers were dispatched to a report of adeceased individual in the waters of Lake Superior near McLain State Park and the breakwallleading to […]
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Eastern Upper Peninsula Horsemen’s Association Continues 2026 Show Season This Weekend
KINROSS, Mich. — The Eastern Upper Peninsula Horsemen’s Association is back in thearena this weekend at the Kinross/Chippewa County Fairgrounds for another exciting roundof horse shows, clinics, vendors, and community fun. EUPHA will host a full weekend of events June 5–7, beginning with Speed Events on Friday,June 5 at 6:00 […]
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M-28 shoulder work in Chippewa County starts June 8
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.9 million for shoulder widening on M-28 from M-221 to I-75. The project also includes resurfacing the carpool lot at the I-75 interchange. Motorists should expect single-lane closures on M-28 from M-221 to I-75. An 11-foot width restriction […]
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Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority to meet June 12 in St. Ignace
LANSING, Mich. – The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA), tasked with overseeing construction, maintenance and operation of a utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, will meet June 12 in St. Ignace. A copy of the full agenda will be available at the MSCA website. The meeting will be available to watch live on YouTube. […]
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Dry weather elevates fire risk to ‘extreme.’
Parts of northern Michigan the the Upper Peninsula are facing an “extreme” fire risk as Michigan continues to see warm, windy low-humidity weather this week. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says open yard debris burning is not allowed in any of the counties for which it issues permits, generally from Saginaw bay north, […]
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Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A fatal officer-involved shooting is under investigation following a violent incident that began shortly after 1 p.m. in the 1000 block of Alpine Avenue NW in Grand Rapids. According to preliminary information obtained from police chief Joe Trigg on the live press conference, police were dispatched […]
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Friends of the Porcupine Mountains Unveils New “Artist Ambassador” Program to Bridge Art and Wilderness
ONTONAGON, MI — The Friends of the Porcupine Mountains (Friends of the Porkies) is proud to announce the pilot of its newest initiative: the Park Artist Ambassador program. This new role works in addition to the park’s current photo ambassadors, representing the first-ever ambassador position focused solely on the arts […]
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MDOC to Increase Pay for New Officer Recruits at Five U.P. Facilities
Lansing, MI – As part of the Safe Prisons Initiative, the Michigan Department of Corrections is announcing an increased pay rate of approximately $10,000 per year for new corrections officer recruits at five Upper Peninsula correctional facilities. The increase is expected to improve recruitment and retention, a key component of the initiative. […]
Local News
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Eastern Upper Peninsula Horsemen’s Association Continues 2026 Show Season This Weekend
June 2, 2026KINROSS, Mich. — The Eastern Upper Peninsula Horsemen’s Association is back in thearena this weekend at the Kinross/Chippewa [...] -
M-28 shoulder work in Chippewa County starts June 8
June 2, 2026SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.9 million for shoulder [...] -
Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority to meet June 12 in St. Ignace
June 2, 2026LANSING, Mich. – The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA), tasked with overseeing construction, maintenance and [...]
- Dry weather elevates fire risk to ‘extreme.’
- MDOC to Increase Pay for New Officer Recruits at Five U.P. Facilities
- Manistique Man Located Deceased
Michigan News
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Shooting, Police Chase, Collision at Gas Station results in large fire closing US-41
June 3, 2026Marquette County, Michigan. There is an increased police presence in the area of the Krist gas station on US-41 in Negaunee as [...] -
MSP Investigating Fatal Drowning in Hancock Township
June 3, 2026Houghton County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Calumet Post is investigatinga fatal drowning that occurred in Hancock [...] -
Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Grand Rapids
June 1, 2026GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A fatal officer-involved shooting is under investigation following a violent incident that began shortly [...]
- Friends of the Porcupine Mountains Unveils New “Artist Ambassador” Program to Bridge Art and Wilderness
- Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Service Members on Memorial Day
- Duggan, in stunner, to end bid for governor
National News
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Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Paul Clemente
May 18, 2026LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol [...] -
Bergman Applauds VA For Record-Setting Investment to End Veteran Suicide
May 7, 2026Washington – Today, Representative Jack Bergman highlighted new record-setting progress by the Department of [...] -
Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
April 22, 2026WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut [...]
- Pam Bondi already fired as attorney general, Cabinet official teed up as replacement
- Arizona girl last seen walking to stable before vanishing found alive decades later
- Noem Out as Homeland Security Secretary; Sen MarkWayne Mullin Named as Replacement
Sports
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Soo Eagles Marceau off to Grand Valley State of AHCA
May 26, 2026SUDBURY, Ont. – Anden Marceau of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s (NOJHL) Soo Eagles has committed to [...] -
Eagles’ Zaharias off to NCAA D-III Beloit College
May 20, 2026SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) have announced that defenceman C.J. [...] -
Eagles’ Nemecek & Hoff commit to NCAA D-III Southern New Hampshire
May 20, 2026SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) have announced the NCAA Division III [...]
- Eagles Out of Playoffs with Game 4 OT Loss
- Cubs drop Eagles for 3-0 series lead
- Cubs solid in Game 1 victory over Eagles
North Of The Border
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Here’s how the experts see World Series Game 6 shaking out and what the Blue Jays need to do to win
October 31, 2025After a historic pitching performance from rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 5, and an offense that backed him up with six runs, the [...] -
One Charged with Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement
October 10, 2025On October 9, 2025, detectives with Investigation Services charged 40-year-old Derek Morgan with sexual assault and forcible [...] -
Canada’s Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister
January 6, 2025TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing [...]
- Five people die in related shootings overnight in Sault, ON
- No more American-based news for our Canadian readers
- Worker dies at Algoma Steel; investigation underway




























