Dear Friend, As Michigan continues to experience unusually hot and dry conditions for this time of year, the risk of wildfires has increased. That’s why it’s important to be safe and take every precaution while enjoying our beautiful Michigan summers. Three drivers of fire risk are temperature, humidity/dryness, and wind. We are […]
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Free fishing, off-roading and state park entry – enjoy it all during Michigan’s ‘Three Free’ Weekend June 10-11
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend – Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. It’s two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks, boating access sites and […]
Corrections Officer Sues MDOC For Retaliation After Whistleblower Report
An officer with the Department of Corrections on Tuesday sued the agency in federal court for retaliation after he filed a report against another officer that alleged the officer tampered with drug contraband found on an inmate and gave fake evidence to the state when it requested a sample. The […]
Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery under general anesthesia
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital for intestinal surgery Wednesday, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago. Francis was expected to be put under general anesthesia for the procedure and remain at Rome’s Gemelli hospital […]
Carp Lake man Arrested for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material
CARP LAKE, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Donavan Patrick Dougherty, 33 of Carp Lake, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.Dougherty was arrested following an […]
Whitmer Hires ‘First-Ever’ Chief Growth Officer
MACKINAC ISLAND – Hilary Doe will serve as the state’s chief growth officer – the first such position in the nation – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced this afternoon. Doe will work alongside the Growing Michigan Together Council, which the governor created earlier today through Executive Order 2023-4, to grow Michigan’s population, boost […]
BMCC recognizes the Class of 2023
BAY MILLS — Bay Mills Community College recognized the Class of 2023 at ceremonies held on the BMCC campus on May 12. Graduates were welcomed into the ceremony with traditional music from the Mission Hill Drum. In total, the college handed out 12 bachelor degrees, 42 associate degrees, 10 certificates, […]
Wisconsin firefighters arrive to help with Grayling fire
A team of 10 firefighters from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources arrived Sunday to help the Michigan DNR and cooperating agencies battle the Wilderness Trail Fire located southeast of Grayling. Firefighters continue to secure and suppress the fire, which started with a campfire on private land. The fire is […]
Michigan State Police investigate Mackinac County homicide
Troopers from the St. Ignace Post are investigating a homicide that occurred in Mackinac County, just north of Hessel. Troopers were called to the scene late in the evening on 5/25/23 to a report of a disturbance involving a firearm at a residence. Upon arrival, troopers observed a deceased 73-yr-old […]
Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ’70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping “What’s Love Got to […]