MSP requesting public assistance in identifying vehicle that caused three vehicle crash and left

WEXFORD COUNTY, MICH: On August 28, at approximately 9:40 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on US131, north of the Cadillac rest area in Clam Lake Township. The preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown vehicle failed to properly secure a liquid tar construction […]

Driver goes off road, strikes two houses and dies due to medical emergency

Houghton County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Calumet Post responded to a crash after a vehicle crashed into two residential properties in Calumet Township.  On August 30, 2026, at approximately 3:53 p.m., troopers responded to a crash on School Street near Hecla Street. The preliminary investigation indicates a pickup was traveling eastbound on School Street near Hecla Street when the driver […]

MET Launches Referral Program for College Savings Month

LANSING, Mich. — In recognition of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaiming September as College Saving Month in Michigan, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is making it easier for families to take the first step toward paying for college with a new referral program that rewards Michiganders for helping friends and family discover the […]

2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk just a week away

ST. IGNACE, Mich. – The 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day, Sept. 7, is just a week away, and final preparations are under way. “Whether you plan to cross the Mackinac Bridge in your car or RV, or you plan to join in the Annual Bridge Walk, we want to […]

Volunteers rescue climber stranded on small ledge in California’s Sierra Nevada

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. (AP) — Volunteers carried out a more than 15-hour operation to rescue a man who got off route in the Sierra Nevada and was stranded on a small ledge, the Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team said. A four-person team carried out the rescue last weekend […]

What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

WASHINGTON (AP) — Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela.  Trump said the agreement announced Friday night would give the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, a step toward his […]

El-Sayed apologizes for ‘hurt people hurt people’ comment after Temple Israel attack

U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed worked to mend a fence that’s posed a challenge to his campaign for several months during Saturday’s Michigan Democratic Party nominating convention that mostly focused on unity. After speaking to a meeting of the MDP Jewish Caucus prior to the convention’s official start, El-Sayed briefly […]

James attacks Treasury for unpaid tax refunds, Treasury says this is on par to other years

The Department of Treasury and U.S. Rep. John James are in a heated back and forth after it was reported that thousands of Michiganders had not received their tax refund. James, R-Shelby Township, who is running for governor, released a statement on the missing funds reported by WXYZ Detroit claiming it was […]

[Update] Michigan State Police Investigate Attempted Murder in Roscommon County

UPDATE:​​​​​​​​​August 31, 2026 The two men that were arrested for assault with intent to murder charges have been arraigned. Joshua Hook, 37, was arraigned in the 82nd District Court in Roscommon County on August 27. He was given a $500,000 cash or surety bond. Simon Hoek, 20, was arraigned in the 82nd District Court in Roscommon County on August 28. […]

DNR, MSU invite Michigan communities to participate in trail-planning partnership

If your community could benefit from improved access to and maintenance of local trails or waterways, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University want to hear from you. Now in its fifth year, this DNR-MSU partnership allows students from the MSU Department of Community Sustainability’s Trail Building, Law […]