Warren Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges

ROSCOMMON COUNTY, MI. In January 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post began investigating an alleged sexual assault involving a juvenile. Preliminary investigation indicated that Mark Sharrow, 37, of Warren, allegedly sexually assaulted the juvenile in Roscommon County in 2025. A search of Sharrow’s residence resulted […]

New MiHunt map is live in time for fall hunting seasons

Michigan hunters planning a fall trip have a rebuilt tool to work with. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has launched a new version of MiHunt, the state’s interactive map of lands open to public hunting, available at Michigan.gov/MiHunt. The map is live just in time for the fall hunting seasons. […]

Eagles skate past Thunderbirds in preseason finale

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – A Jeremy Schroeder goal with seven and a half minutes remaining in regulation proved to be the game-winner as the Soo Eagles went on to defeat the Soo Thunderbirds 4-2 Wednesday night at John Rhodes Community Centre in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s final preseason […]

Community Violence Intervention Dashboard Goes Live

LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) and the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention (IFIP) have launched an online resource designed for community members, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to identify available programs across the state. The dashboard, funded through the federal Byrne […]

The FINAL word: NCAA says it can’t overturn Michigan’s win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals outcome

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — After review, the Mid-American Conference wants Western Michigan recognized as having defeated Michigan after all. The NCAA said the call stands. Citing what it believes to be an “extraordinary” circumstance in appealing the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game, the MAC asked NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators […]

Lawsuit claims sexualized ‘torture’ of hockey players at U-M

Sexualized abuse akin to “torture” became the norm in ritualistic hazing among members of the Michigan men’s hockey team from 1984-2001, according to a new federal lawsuit filed by 16 former team members. None of the 16 plaintiffs is identified in the suit. The allegations are graphic and shocking: Many allege they […]

Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Patriot Day 

LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2026 to honor and remember the heroes who lost their lives and those who sacrificed their lives for others, including first responders who showed bravery in responding to the attacks and […]

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in November. The dubious promise would most likely cost more than $1 trillion and require congressional approval, and would further exacerbate […]

Hunter appreciation events return

This fall, the Department of Natural Resources again wants to say “thank you” to Michigan hunters. The DNR is hosting hunter appreciation events across the state, and all hunters are invited to drop in and say hello. Harvested deer are welcome but certainly not required! These events offer the chance to bring […]

Convicted Sex Offender from Lansing Arrested at Canada Border for Drunk Driving

Yesterday Sault police officers arrested a 65-year-old man from Lansing, Michigan, who is listed on the state’s sex offender registry, for impaired driving. Police said the man was intercepted by officers with Canada Border Services. His breath sample into an approved screening device registered above the legal limit. Sault Police […]