The Sault Ste Marie Police Department has released a statement regarding a fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident that occured on 3 Mile Road on January 6, 2023. On January 6th, 2023 around 2255hrs, officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department responded to a personal injury crash involving a motor home and […]
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Michigan wolf population holding steady, 2022 survey shows
Michigan’s gray wolf population remains stable and might have reached its natural ceiling after mounting a decadeslong comeback in the Upper Peninsula, state biologists said after the latest survey. An analysis of data collected in 2022 produced an estimate of 631 wolves, give or take 49, the Department of Natural […]
Expansion Coming to St. Ignace Hospital Campus
ST. IGNACE – Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) is planning to add a new medical professional office building to help meet future needs for the delivery of health care services in the region. Building plans are underway for a new 20,000 square foot facility. MSHS has received $10 million in […]
Democrats eye Right to Work repeal, critics warn of consequences
Democratic Michigan lawmakers say repealing the state’s “right to work” law is at the “forefront” of their agenda this term. The 2013 policy bans making the payment of some union fees a condition of employment. It was a major Republican priority at the time. State Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) is […]
State Police Seeks Volunteers to Participate in Training Exercises with Trooper Recruits
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) has created a Civilian Actor Program (CAP) and is soliciting citizen volunteers who want to serve as actors in scenario-based training with members of the 143rd Trooper Recruit School (TRS) and their instructors. The goal is to create a diverse pool of actors […]
Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair, maintenance
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., – The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform critical maintenance. Federal regulation establishes the operating season based on the feasibility of vessels operating during […]
Gov Whitmer STILL talking about repealing retirement tax
Last fall, Michiganders made their voices heard. You want us to deliver relief from high costs caused by inflation and get things done to support working families. That’s exactly what we are going to do. As we begin this new term and welcome our new legislature, we are focused on […]
City Engineering Dept releases projects to be completed in 2023
The City of Sault Ste Marie Engineering Department has released its January construction update for calendar year 2023. The Ashmun Bridge Sign has finally been replaced and the 5-year Master Recreation Plan is planned for adoption at the January 16th City Commission meeting. This will allow us to apply for […]
Michigan’s Jocelyn Benson awarded presidential medal for work in 2020 election
LANSING — Democratic President Joe Biden on Friday honored Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for protecting the right to vote and withstanding “unprecedented pressure and threats” to overturn the 2020 election. In a White House ceremony marking the two-year anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol, […]
State Police Motor Carrier Officers
Join Forces to Fight Human Trafficking
LANSING, MICH. – During National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan State Police (MSP)motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers from across the nation and the Commercial VehicleSafety Alliance (CVSA) to raise awareness of human trafficking. From January 9-13, MSP officers will join with their colleagues in law enforcement, CVSA, […]