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Frank Wardynski to conduct Farm Financial Management for Beginners

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]