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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
As you plan for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday, whether it includes fireworks, camping, off-roading or simply tackling projects around the yard, don’t forget to take precautions to prevent wildfires. “Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department […]
Join us this July as Soo Theatre puts on the hilarious comedy, Rumors! At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to […]
Alger County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is requesting thepublic’s help in locating a juvenile who is considered voluntarily missing. 15-year-old Jayden Whittenburg had reportedly snuck out of his foster residence on PohjalaRoad in Rock River Township during the early morning hours on June 30, 2025. He […]
Ontonagon County, MI. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, InternetCrimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of 35-year-old BrentEdward Mayer. Mayer was arrested following an investigation which was initiated by theMichigan Department of Corrections and the ICAC Task Force, when it was learned Mayer mayhave […]
A trio of gun regulations Michigan Senate Democrats passed June 25 would ban bump stocks, add to state law a ban on guns at the Michigan Capitol and prohibit ghost guns. Democrats in the Michigan Senate passed similar bills last year, but the Democratic-led state House didn’t pass the legislation before Republicans […]
A Senate panel reported bipartisan legislation Wednesday that supporters have said would increase access to opioid and overdose treatment. The nine-bill package was reported by the Senate Health Policy Committee and is intended to enable people to more easily obtain medication treatment. Narcan would be more widely available under the bills. Provisions […]
All eyes were on guitarist and avid hunter Ted Nugent on Wednesday as three House committees convened to hear testimony on alleged overreach by the Department of Natural Resources. Nugent primarily criticized DNR policies banning deer baiting – meant to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease – claiming they […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the annual International Bridge Walk on Saturday, June 28. The bridge will close to vehicle traffic at 8:45 a.m. and will reopen at approximately 10:45 a.m. More information on the annual […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the event’s federal, state, and local public safety partners are changing public access for this year’s Engineers Day event on June 27. Out of an abundance of caution, in light of uncontrollable circumstances and in order […]
Chippewa County, Michigan. A Sault Ste. Marie man has been arraigned on felony charges ofPossession of Methamphetamine and a misdemeanor traffic charge following his arrest on June14, 2025. On June 14, 2025, at approximately 4:03 pm, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP)Sault Ste. Marie Post observed a vehicle with […]