SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) will stop at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie on THURSDAY, August 8th at 2:30 PM during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Peters secured $450 million for the Soo Locks construction project in the Fiscal […]
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Man Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
EMMET COUNTY, MI. On Monday, August 5, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m. a 48-year-old womanfrom Colorado was struck and killed while jogging on the shoulder of south bound US-31 near Luce Road. She was struck by a black 2013-2017 Dodge pickup truck that fled the scene. The truck has front-end […]
Ishpeming Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
Ishpeming, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Timothy Paul Romback, 57, for child sexuallyabusive activity – aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime. Romback was arrested following an investigation which was initiated when it […]
F-16 jet dumps two fuel tanks in emergency, causing explosion
ISOCO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — An F-16 jet dumped two fuel tanks during an emergency on Wednesday, one of which exploded in Lake Huron. The Iosco County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers received a report at 1:15 p.m. of an explosion in the area of Baldwin Resort Road. The sheriff’s office said two […]
14-Year-Old Drummond Island Boy Dies in Boating Accident
On 7-30-2024 at 0831 hrs Chippewa County Central Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a boating accident/water rescue. It was reported the incident was between Drummond Island and Howard Island in Chippewa County. According to a source at the scene, a 14 yr old boy fell from a […]
New St. Ignace Mackinac Bridge Walk starting location announced for 2024
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – For the safety and convenience of participants who start from the St. Ignace side for the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk, the walk will begin from Bridge View Park on the west side of I-75 rather than at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) administration building. As most participants […]
14-year-old Drowns in Lake Superior
McMILLAN TWP., Mich. (WLUC) – The search is over for a missing 14-year-old after they went missing near Lake Superior State Campground Wednesday afternoon. The Michigan State Police said its dive team recovered the victim late Thursday afternoon. According to a press release from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office, the […]
Deer hunting regulation changes: What you need to know for 2024
On July 11, 2024, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved the scheduled deer hunting regulations for this fall. The full package of regulations includes updates that won’t begin until after the 2024 seasons have ended; those updates will be explained at a later date. The commissioners and the Michigan Department […]
Cloverland Electric Cooperative Awarded Grant for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Cloverland Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Manistique and St. Ignace, Michigan. This initiative is part of the broader effort to enhance Michigan’s electric vehicle […]
Lake Superior State Athletics Announces Partnership With SIDEARM Sports
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. – The Lake Superior State University (LSSU) Athletic Department has announced a new partnership with SIDEARM Sports, the industry leader in collegiate athletics web and digital services, to launch an enhanced website on July 24 with a new and modern design.. Visitors to lssulakers.com will see improved functionality and […]