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Gov Whitmer signs Executive Order declaring an Emergency at the Gas Pumps

LANSING, Mich.—Today, in response to skyrocketing gas prices driven by tariffs and the Iran war, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2026-4, declaring an energy emergency. The order will save Michigan drivers money at the gas pump by easing the requirements on fuel blends, allowing for the sale of higher vapor pressure gasoline which are typically 10 to 20 cents cheaper.  “Right […]

Ishpeming Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity

MARQUETTE COUNTY, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet CrimesAgainst Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Shawn Cory Holm, 41 of Ishpeming, forpossession of child sexually abusive material, child sexually abusive activity, and using a computer tocommit a crime. Holm was arrested following an […]

Rapid River Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges

Delta County, Michigan. A 28-year-old man from Rapid River was arrested on March 29, 2026, for multiple felony offenses, including drug and weapons charges. A trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gladstone Post, while on patrol on LL Road in Garden Township, observed a subject with an active arrest […]

Bank Employee Saves Elderly Woman from Scam

Upper Peninsula, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning people about a scamtargeting elderly individuals using fear and impersonation tactics. In a recent case in the Upper Peninsula, scammers targeted an elderly woman. They claimedher computer had been hacked and asked her to provide personal information to verify heridentity. […]

GFL Transfer Station in Dafter Catches Fire

On 03/27/2026, at 17:56 hours, the Dafter Township Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the GFL Transfer Station, located at 3239 W M-28 in Dafter Township. Dafter Engine-1, Engine-2, Tanker, and Brush-1 responded with 14 Dafter Township Firefighters. Crews arrived on scene at 18:03 hours […]

Trident Arrests Two Brimley Residents on Drug Charges

On Saturday, March 21st, Trident concluded an ongoing narcotics investigation with two arrests. Trident had information that large amounts of Methamphetamine were being transported into the area and sold locally. On Saturday, a Chippewa County Deputy Sheriff attempted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle failed to […]

Mackinac Bridge Stop Leads to Arrest Following Discovery of Weapons

Mackinac County, Michigan. A semi-truck driver has been arrested following a traffic stop bythe Michigan State Police (MSP) for driving violations on the Mackinac Bridge. During the stop,MSP discovered the driver was in possession of numerous illegal weapons and was committingmultiple additional violations. On March 25, 2026, at approximately 6:48 […]