LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting spring weight restrictions, an annual move to protect roads. Effective 6 p.m. Monday, March 3, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways from the Indiana/Ohio border north to and including US-10 in Ludington […]
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Manistee Man Arrested for Threats Against Local Sheriff
40-year-old, Leonard Sannes of Manistee was arrested on February 23 in connection with serious threats made against the Manistee County Sheriff. On February 23 at approximately 7:45 a.m., troopers from the Cadillac Post received a report of a person who was posting numerous Facebook messages threating to kill the Sheriff […]
Suspicious Death Investigation in Gaylord
On February 26, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m. troopers from the Gaylord Post, deputies from the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, and members of Otsego County Fire and EMS were dispatched to an address on Murner Road, regarding an adult male who was found deceased in his driveway, by a passing […]
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was found dead alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday afternoon. Hackman was 95 at the time of his death and his wife 63. The office confirmed that foul play is not suspected as a factor in the […]
Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference March 11th in Escanaba, MI
Michigan State University Extension will once again host the annual Agriculture for TomorrowConference in Escanaba. The event will take place Tuesday, March 11 th , 2025 from 9:00am to4:00pm ET at the Joseph Heirman University Center, Room 952, at Bay College in Escanaba, MI.Online registration for the event is open […]
Defendant Sentenced after Embezzling over $130,000 from Vulnerable Adult
Houghton County, Michigan. Defendant Jason Heikkinen was sentenced yesterday in the 12 thCircuit Court in Houghton for his charge of Embezzlement- Person in a Relationship of Trustwith a Vulnerable Adult. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Calumet Post began this investigationin 2023. 47-year-old Jason Heikkinen from Dollar Bay, Michigan had been […]
Kewadin Casinos To Reopen Beginning February 26, 2025
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced today it willbegin welcoming guests back to Kewadin Casinos on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Kewadin Casinos, which was the victim of a cyber incident earlier this month, has restored its systemsand will reopen operations in the following […]
Blue Devil Wrestlers Achieve Post Season Success; Kuenzer Earns 100th Win
After a close battle and tough loss at Team Districts earlier in the week, the Sault High Blue Devils wrestlers looked to extend their season as individuals on Saturday. The top four in each weight class would move on to Regional qualifiers, with the end goal of having the chance […]
MSP Investigates Arson/Suicide in St. Ignace
Mackinac County, Michigan. On 2/21/2025 at approximately 3:00 pm, troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post responded to a welfare check at a residence onPortage Street in Moran Township. As troopers arrived and were outside the residence, thehouse suddenly erupted in flames. The fire spread rapidly and is […]
Eagles earn home victory against Beavers
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A balanced offensive effort from the Soo Eagles saw them get goals from five different players as part of a 5-2 victory over the Blind River Beavers Friday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League meeting at Pullar Stadium. Blind River began the scoring 5:22 into […]