SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., — MyMichigan Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie went into lockdown on Tuesday after authorities learned about a potential shooting threat. At around 1:30 p.m., Chippewa County Central Dispatch “received information suggesting threat(s) of violence with a firearm were made by someone towards the My Michigan Hospital,” […]

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers were called to assist in a search late Saturday night for a Livonia woman, four children and a family dog whose minivan was stuck in deep snow along a seasonal county road. Conservation officers Justin Vinson and Cole VanOosten responded to the incident […]

Did you know? It has become apparent through the questions on various posts that many members of the community wish to have a better understanding of what goes into determining sentences in criminal cases. Sentencings, whether they occur in Circuit, District or Probate Court (Juvenile Defendant), are imposed by a […]

Warmer weather has arrived in some parts of the state and is coming soon to the rest! While setting out the lawn chairs, you might notice your yard has accumulated some unwanted scenery: fallen leaves, twigs and branches from seasonal pruning, and the remnants of last year’s foray into gardening […]

In a joint press release issued today by Police Chief Wesley Bierling and Fire Chief Ed Miller, the victims of the fatal fire that occurred in the Shallows area of Sault Ste Marie have been identified and the cause released. The four victims from the fatal fire on March 14th, […]

SAINT IGNACE, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is announcing the arrest of Tyrel Lee Matson, 18 of Saint Ignace, for child sexually abusive material-aggravated possession, child sexually abusive material-possession, and using a computer to commit a crime. Matson was arrested […]

On March 4th, 2023, at approximately 2:20PM, the Sault Ste. Marie Police and Fire Departmentsresponded to the report of a fire within a motel room at the Mid City Motel, located at 304 E.Portage within the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Upon fire department arrival, bystandersreported a fire to […]

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division notified trail grant sponsors today that the snowmobile trail grooming contract season will be extended through the weekend, under certain conditions. Typically, grooming contracts with local snowmobile clubs are in effect each winter from Dec. 1 through March 31. “In […]

The Michigan State Police are, again, offering a “Train Like A Trooper” defensive driving school aimed at teenagers. These courses will be offered June 28-30, 2023 in Escanaba from 8am – 12pm or 1pm – 5pm. If you’re accepted into the program, you should dress in appropriate attire for a […]