MANCELONA, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Joseph Alan-Anthony Lopata, 53 of Mancelona, for aggravated child sexually abusive activity, aggravated distributing/promoting of child sexually abusive activity, possession of child sexually abusive material, and using a […]
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State Police Warn of Cell Phone Delivery Scam
Upper Peninsula, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning the public about a delivery scam targeting customers who have recently received legitimate cell phone or electronic device orders. Scammers contact customers and try to trick them into sending the devices to the scammer. A citizen recently contacted the MSP […]
MDARD, DNR expand “Don’t Move Firewood” campaign ahead of Labor Day weekend
The Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources are reminding consumers to not move firewood long distances this holiday weekend to help prevent the spread of invasive insects and plant diseases. The agencies are also working to expand access to certified invasive-free firewood. Firewood movement is one […]
State Rep. Brian BeGole standing up for concerned voices in non-citizen voting battle
State Rep. Brian BeGole and Michigan House Republicans are fighting to ensure voices throughout the state are heard. An Amicus brief was recently filed by Michigan House Republicans after the Board of State Canvassers denied a state constitutional amendment that would require Michigan voters to prove they are U.S. citizens […]
DNR: Let’s Talk Antlers
Let’s talk antlers! More specifically, what causes antlers to look…strange. You’ve probably seen a deer with antlers that don’t quite look right, and we want to talk about what causes these unique sets of headgear. Have you seen a deer that has antlers in velvet well beyond when they should […]
63-year-old driver crashes into gas station after almost striking MSP Trooper refueling
A Mt. Pleasant Post trooper was fueling her patrol car at a gas station in Weidman about 1:55 a.m. on 8/31/26 when she observed a red pickup truck being operated erratically through the gas station parking lot. The vehicle nearly struck two diesel fuel pumps, the fully marked patrol vehicle […]
MSP requesting public assistance in identifying vehicle that caused three vehicle crash and left
WEXFORD COUNTY, MICH: On August 28, at approximately 9:40 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on US131, north of the Cadillac rest area in Clam Lake Township. The preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown vehicle failed to properly secure a liquid tar construction […]
MET Launches Referral Program for College Savings Month
LANSING, Mich. — In recognition of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaiming September as College Saving Month in Michigan, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is making it easier for families to take the first step toward paying for college with a new referral program that rewards Michiganders for helping friends and family discover the […]
El-Sayed apologizes for ‘hurt people hurt people’ comment after Temple Israel attack
U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed worked to mend a fence that’s posed a challenge to his campaign for several months during Saturday’s Michigan Democratic Party nominating convention that mostly focused on unity. After speaking to a meeting of the MDP Jewish Caucus prior to the convention’s official start, El-Sayed briefly […]
James attacks Treasury for unpaid tax refunds, Treasury says this is on par to other years
The Department of Treasury and U.S. Rep. John James are in a heated back and forth after it was reported that thousands of Michiganders had not received their tax refund. James, R-Shelby Township, who is running for governor, released a statement on the missing funds reported by WXYZ Detroit claiming it was […]















