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MSP Promotes Jason Welch to Inspector, Assistant District Commander for Eighth District
The Michigan State Police (MSP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Welch to the rank of inspector, where he will serve as the assistant district commander for the Eighth District. Inspector Welch will assist with leading MSP field services throughout the Upper Peninsula and supporting the district’s personnel, […]
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Lake Superior State University launches free Laker Athletics app
Stay connected to your favorite teams with the Laker Athletics app, the official mobile app of the Lake Superior State Lakers, powered by SIDEARM Sports. Featuring real-time news alerts, schedules, exclusive multimedia content, game day details and more, the new Laker Athletics app is free and compatible with both iOS […]
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MSP Investigating Stabbing, Suspect in Custody
Mackinac County, Michigan. A suspect is in custody following an investigation into a stabbing that took place in Moran Township. On August 21, 2026, the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post responded to a report in Moran Township that an 18-year-old male had been stabbed by another 18-year-old male […]
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Motorcyclist killed after colliding into a Jeep on US-2 in Mackinac County
MORAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) – One person is dead after a motorcycle and a Jeep crashed on US-2 west of I-75 in Moran Township on Thursday. Around 12:20 p.m. Thursday, a motorcycle driven by a 62-year-old man hit a Jeep driven by a 39-year-old man, both from St. Ignace, according […]
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Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race
As voters consider who should fill Michigan’s open US Senate seat, there are several big policy issues for candidates to address: What is the future of health care? What to do about high costs of living and affordable housing shortages? Should the rules around money in politics be changed? In […]
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Who is Jay DeBoyer? About John James’ pick for lieutenant governor
Republican U.S. Rep. John James picked state Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Twp., as his running mate for Michigan’s 2026 governors race. If the pick is approved at the Aug. 22 Republican Nominating Convention, it will be the first time Republicans don’t have a woman candidate on their ticket in 48 […]
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MSP Provide Update with Names of Victims in Missaukee Co Mass Shooting
MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MICH. Autopsies have been completed on all six deceased individuals involved in the Aug. 14 Missaukee County shootings. Each is being identified by name, and through the investigation it has been determined that the suspect was known by all involved. • The three deceased individuals found at the South LaChance Road address have been identified as 45-year-old Shane McGowan, 40-year-old Amanda Everitt, and 16-year-old Eric Thomas. The 13-year-old girl […]
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Bureau of Elections: Citizens-only voting group short of signatures
The group seeking to amend the Michigan Constitution so that non-citizens are blocked and purged from the voter list and require all voters to show identification when voting has fallen short of the needed number valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot, according to Bureau of Elections staff. The […]
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MSP Brings Teen Defensive Driving Training to the Upper Peninsula
Upper Peninsula, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) hosted Teen Defensive DrivingPrograms in Brimley and Gladstone on August 15 and 16, 2026. The programs gave a total of63 teens hands on training and practical skills to help them become safer drivers. 33 students in total attended the Brimley sessions on […]
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MSP Trooper’s Search for Biological Family Unexpectedly Connects Him With Other Career Peers
Trooper Tom Kinnunen has lived most of his life in the Upper Peninsula, worlds away from where he was born in Korea. “My parents adopted me when I was one,” said Trooper Kinnunen. “The U.P. is my home. I have a wonderful life and career here, but I don’t know […]
Local News
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MSP Promotes Jason Welch to Inspector, Assistant District Commander for Eighth District
August 21, 2026The Michigan State Police (MSP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Welch to the rank of inspector, where he will serve [...] -
Lake Superior State University launches free Laker Athletics app
August 21, 2026Stay connected to your favorite teams with the Laker Athletics app, the official mobile app of the Lake Superior State Lakers, [...] -
MSP Investigating Stabbing, Suspect in Custody
August 21, 2026Mackinac County, Michigan. A suspect is in custody following an investigation into a stabbing that took place in Moran Township. [...]
- Motorcyclist killed after colliding into a Jeep on US-2 in Mackinac County
- MSP Brings Teen Defensive Driving Training to the Upper Peninsula
- Local Credit Unions Invite Community to Free Fraud and Cybersecurity Seminar
Michigan News
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Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed: 7 issues defining Michigan’s US Senate race
August 21, 2026As voters consider who should fill Michigan’s open US Senate seat, there are several big policy issues for candidates to [...] -
Who is Jay DeBoyer? About John James’ pick for lieutenant governor
August 21, 2026Republican U.S. Rep. John James picked state Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Twp., as his running mate for Michigan’s 2026 [...] -
MSP Provide Update with Names of Victims in Missaukee Co Mass Shooting
August 20, 2026MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MICH. Autopsies have been completed on all six deceased individuals involved in [...]
- Bureau of Elections: Citizens-only voting group short of signatures
- MSP Trooper’s Search for Biological Family Unexpectedly Connects Him With Other Career Peers
- Jocelyn Benson picks Winnie Brinks as running mate in Michigan governor race
National News
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Has my car been scanned by a Flock camera? How to check online
August 19, 2026Flock cameras, the automatic license plate readers, continue to spark interest among Michigan residents — with many wondering [...] -
Luigi Mangione set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
August 14, 2026NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione is scheduled to be in federal court Friday for a hearing at which he’s expected to plead [...] -
Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota GOP Gubernatorial Primary
August 12, 2026MyPillow founder Mike Lindell lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth in Tuesday’s GOP Gubernatorial primary for the state, [...]
- David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong
- Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat
- Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks
Sports
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NOJHL announces preseason schedule
August 18, 2026SUDBURY, Ont. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) announced Tuesday its current preseason schedule. The [...] -
Local Lads in Soo Eagles’ Net
August 15, 2026Soo Eagles are staying in their own neck of the woods when it comes to two of the three goalies who will tend twine for the [...] -
The Rise of Kenny Belanger
July 27, 2026He has gone from a player who as a youngster was unceremoniously cut from a AAA program in his hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. [...]
- Sudbury Cubs leaving NOJHL
- Soo Eagles and Soo Indians Announce Official Affiliation Between Two Teams
- Legendary coach Doreen Ingalls steps down after five state titles at Saint Ignace
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 [...]
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- No more American-based news for our Canadian readers
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