SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A historic homecoming is in store as Sault Ste. Marie born Abby Roque returns to the area this May for her first time since the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The United States Olympian will be in the Soo during the second weekend of May hosting a […]
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Michigan State Police Forms Michigan Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
LANSING, MICH. To support children and families experiencing the impact of parent/caregiver substance use, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Grants and Community Services Division has created the Michigan Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. Launched in 2019, with funding from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice […]
MSP investigating self-inflicted gunshot at Ishpeming area school
On Tuesday, April 26, at about 12:30 pm, Michigan State Troopers were dispatched to Aspen Ridge School in Ishpeming Township for an incident involving a student with a firearm. At the time of this incident, a State Trooper was in a different part the school giving presentations to students. The […]
Arlington – Fire Hall Parking Temporary Lot Closure
Sault Ste. Marie, MI — Effective Monday, May 2nd at 7am the parking lot will be closed and underconstruction until the end of June. In addition, there will be intermittent work on Arlington, Oaka, and North and South Court Streetsto complete the lighting and landscaping in these areas that were […]
Ready to Hit the Trails? Follow These Tips to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species
Michael Hindy – Three Shores CISMA Coordinator As the snow melts away, it’s time to put away our snowmobiles as we get ready for another favorite Yooper pastime: hitting the trails with our Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). Did you know that while hitting the trails, you […]
Bills would give Michigan sheriffs $15M from liquor tax for rural road patrols
LANSING, MI – Michigan’s county sheriffs would have more stable and permanent funding to support road patrols in rural Michigan communities under a package of bills that passed in the House of Representatives this week. House Bills 5732, 5772 and 5773 would take $15 million of the liquor excise taxes collected by the state each […]
James Craig says he’s ‘the candidate to beat’ as GOP primary race takes shape
Lansing — Former Detroit police Chief James Craig described himself as the “candidate to beat” and the “front runner” in the race to be the Republican Party’s nominee for governor as the crowded contest took shape Monday, a day before the filing deadline. Craig’s campaign said it turned in 21,735 petition […]
LaBonte to Lead Next Generation of Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours
SAULT STE MARIE, MI — Famous Soo Locks Cruises, Inc. operating as Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours announces the succession of Scott LaBonte to General Manager in training for its 63rd season starting in May. LaBonte, formerly Fire Chief of Sault Ste. Marie, will combine his safety, management and community outreach […]
Prosecutor drops out of Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot case
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A federal prosecutor withdrew Tuesday from the case of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, days after two men were acquitted and the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict for two more. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Roth notified the judge in a brief court filing. […]
UP I-75 Sign and Guardrail Updates to Start April 19
Signs and guardrails on I-75 north of St. Ignace to south of Sault Ste. Marie in Mackinac and Chippewa Counties will be upgraded beginning next Monday, says the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). MDOT says their $3.3 million investment includes upgrades to about 57 miles of freeway signs, overhead sign […]