Frank Wardynski, MSU Extension Educator, will be conducting a Farm Financial Management educational meeting for beginners. Farm Financial Management does not need to be as complicated and scary as too many farmers think. This session is designed to help farmers, both beginning and experienced, capture their financial information into a […]
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TriDent makes local arrests
On 11-15-2025 Trident executed a search warrant at a residence in Sault Ste Marie. This concluded a lengthy investigation into Methamphetamine and Prescription pills being sold in the area. Trident made multiple Narcotics purchases leading up to the search warrant. During the search, additional Methamphetamine was located along with other […]
Referee arrested for assault on juvenile
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. On October 14, at approximately 6:50 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Post responded to 1001 Meyer Road in Garfield Township for an alleged assault that occurred at the Traverse Bay Area Youth Soccer Fieldbetween Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) referee, Randall Smith, and a 16-year-oldjuvenile. The initial investigation indicated that Smith (64) was running on the sidelines officiating the game, when he tripped over the juvenile who was standing […]
MSP St. Ignace Post Partners with Walmart in Cheboygan for “Stuff a Blue Goose” Event
Cheboygan, Michigan. – The Michigan State Police St. Ignace Post is partnering with Walmart inCheboygan for a “Stuff a Blue Goose” Event on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. The public is welcome to stop by Walmart in Cheboygan to help stuff a “Blue Goose” patrol carby […]
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former Vice President Dick Cheney
LANSING, Mich. — Today, in accordance with a federal law, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor and remember former Vice President Dick Cheney. Flags should remain at half-staff until internment. “Former Vice President Cheney […]
Two Local Men Arrested for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Activity
Chippewa County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet CrimesAgainst Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Mason Lee Charles Harger-Laporte, 29of Rudyard and 27-year-old Wyatt McMahon of Sault Ste. Marie for child sexually abuse activity – aggravated and using a computer to commit a […]
Detour Man Arrested for CSC with Children
Chippewa County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post isannouncing the arrest and arraignment of 75-year-old Gerard Malkowski from DeTour Village,following multiple investigations into alleged criminal sexual conduct involving children. In April of 2025, the MSP Sault Ste. Marie Post received a tip from a tipline regarding […]
Court rules Michigan House violated constitution by withholding 9 bills from governor
LANSING, MI – A state appeals court ruled Monday that Michigan’s Republican-led House of Representatives must send nine bills to the governor that were passed by lawmakers last year. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, and the Senate in a […]
Whitmer’s world travel costs $1 million in 2025
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has spent about $1 million on international travel in 2025 through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Lawmakers cited stories reported by Michigan Capitol Confidential to press the development corporation during a House Oversight hearing in mid-October. Whitmer has taken four international trips this year that total $1 […]
‘It’s terrifying’: 1.4M Michiganders brace for loss of SNAP food assistance
After severe pregnancy complications forced Crystal McNac to stop working and go on bed rest, food assistance became a lifeline to help keep her other young children fed. Her first payment through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) arrived last month, helping her make ends meet amid multiple hospitalizations. But […]











