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Fatal Crash in Gogebic County

Gogebic County, Michigan. At approximately 11:20 pm on March 26th, troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Wakefield Post and deputies from the Gogebic County Sheriff’sDepartment responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash on M-64 in MareniscoTownship. The vehicle was traveling southbound on M-64 when the driver lost control […]

One Person Dies After Dirt Bike Crash

PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY, MI. On Saturday, March 1, 2025 at approximately 7:00 p.m., troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post witnessed a dirt bike crash on County Road 451 in Presque Isle County. Troopers’ investigation indicated an 87-year-old Rogers City man walked across County Road 451 with a flashlight […]

Prison near Baldwin to open as ICE detention center

WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The closed private prison near Baldwin will reopen as a federal immigration processing center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the prison company announced Thursday. The GEO Group, based in Florida, said the prison would be immediately activated as a processing center. It said the […]

International Bridge Rate to Increase April 1

On April 1, the US cash rate will increase to $4.40 for a two axle auto.  With the rate increase and the Canadian equity adjustment, the Canadian cash rate for a two axle auto will be $6.20. With your discount IQ tag account, the rates will be as follows:       30 day […]

State Trooper Named Officer of the Year for Marquette County

Trooper Mack Schlicht of the Negaunee Post is being recognized as the Marquette County Law Enforcement Administrator’s Association (MCLEAA) – 2024 Officer of the Year Award. Trooper Schlicht enlisted with the Michigan State Police in July of 2004 as a member of the120th Trooper Recruit School before being assigned to […]

Soo Locks to open early for 2025 shipping season

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan early to all marine traffic at 8 a.m. on March 21, marking the start of the 2025 Great Lakes shipping season. The shipping […]