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Health Dept Warns of Increased Level of Influenza in County

Sault Ste Marie, MI – Rates of Influenza (Flu) have been increasing nationally, andMichigan is currently classified at the highest possible influenza activity level used bythe Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD)is urging residents to take precautions to reduce their risk of infection. “Flu season typically […]

Killer of Katie Robinson Found Guilty

Following a five-day jury trial, Tanner Dunbar Harrison was found guilty on Friday, January 16,2026, of one count of second-degree murder. The jury heard from 31 witnesses and viewed 33exhibits before reaching its decision. Harrison is currently lodged at the Chippewa CountyCorrectional Facility awaiting sentencing in the 50th Circuit Court. […]

St Ignace MSP Sergeant Helps Save Life of Skier

Emmet County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post is proud torecognize Sergeant Dennis Wagner for helping save a life while off duty at Nub’s Nob SkiResort. While cross-country skiing on January 3, 2026, Sergeant Wagner noticed a skier had collapsedon the trail. He quickly went to help […]

Soo Locks Set To Close January 15

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform seasonal critical maintenance. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) establishes the operating season based on the […]

One Person Deceased After House Fire

MANISTEE COUNTY, MI. On January 1 at approximately 9:30 a.m., troopers from the Michigan StatePolice (MSP) Cadillac Post responded to a residence on Cadillac Hwy. in Cleon Township for aresidential fire. Preliminary investigation indicated that after the fire was extinguished by firefighters, they located adeceased individual inside the residence. This […]

Police find Homicide and Officer Involved Shooting are related

Wexford County, Michigan. MSP is releasing further details related to an incident it isinvestigating that is believed to have preceded an officer involved shooting in the City ofCadillac. On January 2, 2026, at approximately 4:25 p.m., the Michigan State Police (MSP) SeventhDistrict Special Investigation Section (SIS) was requested to investigate […]