Pickup vs bycycle accident results in arrest of man leaving the scene and assault

On September 21, 2026, officers of the Sault Ste. Marie Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of the Fort Street Bridge for a reported crash involving a pickup truck and a bicyclist. The pickup truck was no longer at the scene when officers arrived. Officers located the bicyclist […]

85-year-old Cheboygan County missing man found safe in woods

On September 28, 2026, the Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint regarding an 85-year-old male who had been reported missing. The subject was known to have dementia and short-term memory issues. Through contact with the family and the investigation, deputies determined that the subject had left the area in […]

Eagles conquer rival Thunderbirds

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A couple of early third period tallies by the Soo Eagles broke open a tie game as they went on to defeat the rival Soo Thunderbirds 5-3 in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League month-end matchup Wednesday at Pullar Stadium. Meeting for the second time this […]

Suspect Arrested Following Break-In at DeTour Area Public Schools

Chippewa County, Michigan. Authorities arrested a suspect after a break-in at DeTour Area Schools. The incident prompted school officials to cancel classes on October 1st. There is no known danger to the school, students, faculty, or the community. On October 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m., troopers from the Michigan […]

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Piketo death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining execution for the rest of […]

Netanyahu says a pilot on a FlyDubai flight stabbed another and apparently tried to crash the plane

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia had arrested the pilot of a FlyDubai flight who stabbed another pilot and apparently tried to crash a plane full of Israelis. Netanyahu said passengers and crew members on the flight managed to subdue the […]

Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday let President Donald Trump’s administration continue swiftly deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal. The apparent 6-3 order temporarily lifts lower court requirements for migrants to get a chance to object before […]

Sault College Cougars preparing to make the leap to Division 1 hockey

After four years of dominance in Division 2 of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), Sault College Women’s Hockey is preparing for a new and significant challenge. On Oct. 4, the Cougars will make their Division 1 debut against Michigan State at the Northern Community Centre (NCC), as head coach […]

New Lock at the Soo Phase 3 reaches 50% complete milestone

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District announced a major milestone in the construction of the New Lock at the Soo, with Phase 3 of the project reaching 50% complete. The Corps of Engineers awarded the base contract July 1, 2022, to Kokosing Alberici Traylor […]

CCHD to Hold Annual Fall Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan – Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) will be hosting acommunity drive-through vaccine clinic on Friday, October 2nd in Sault Ste Marie to provideboth seasonal Flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The drive-through clinic will be held at the Sault SteMaire Fire Hall, located at 123 Ridge Street in […]