Local Officer Honored with Lifesaving Commendation for Heroic Bridge Rescue

SAULT STE. MARIE — A local police officer has been formally recognized for his quick thinking and bravery during a critical, life-or-death emergency on the East Portage Avenue Bridge. Officer Raymond Brooks had the distinct honor of presenting Officer Michael Rand with a Lifesaving Commendation Award during a recent ceremony, celebrating his heroic actions in preventing […]

US airman who died after rappel fall at a college football game in Texas is identified

The U.S. airman who died after a rapid fall while rappelling from the rafters of a stadium before a college football game in Texas was a 15-year service member from Georgia, according to the Air Force.  U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died after being taken to a hospital following Saturday’s […]

Trailer with nine kayaks on board flips on Big Mac and only makes it across with eight

A strong gust of wind caused a canoe trailer to tip over on the Mackinac Bridge, but thanks to quick thinking and teamwork, everyone made it safely across. On October 17, 2026, at about 11:12 p.m., a Michigan State Police trooper from the St. Ignace Post responded to a trailer […]

State Police Posts to Participate in Drug Take Back Day on October 24

LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to safely dispose of expired and unused prescription pills. All of MSP’s 31 posts will be open on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accept unwanted medications as […]

Trump: Slotkin ‘a low-life’ for suggesting young people not work for him

President Donald Trump called U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., “a low-life” for suggesting young people be deterred from joining the Trump administration by ensuring that anyone who has enabled corruption face legal accountability. “I think what they’ve done is weaponize government,” Trump told reporters just as he was leaving the […]

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr in win over Penn State

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Bryce Underwood got benched and Tommy Carrwas given a chance to lead Michigan’s lackluster offense. Carr took advantage in a 21-18 win over Penn State on Saturday. Kyle Whittingham, in his first season as coach of college football’s winningest program, made the move in the third quarter when […]

Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect ‘multiple times’

A female teacher in the US state of Oregon tackled a teenage shooter who entered her classroom and tried to wrestle the gun from his grasp, police have said. The teacher, who has not been named, threw her mobile phone before trying to disarm the 16-year-old on the floor of […]

LSSU’s Batchelder’s Breakaway Beats Alaska Anchorage

A nifty backhand goal off a perfect stretch pass makes for a nice way to win a hockey game. Carter Batchelder’s third period goal put Lake Superior State ahead for good, and the Lakers (2-2-0, 0-0-0 CCHA) earned a 4-2 victory on Saturday over Alaska Anchorage (1-5-0) at the AVIS Alaska […]

Eagles strike early and hard to take control of Elliot Lake Vikings

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A couple of early third period goals by Harmon Esch, including the eventual game-winner, helped the Soo Eagles defeat the Elliot Lake Vikings 6-3 Saturday in a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matchup at Pullar Stadium. Picking up the lone marker in the first period was […]

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault to relocate main entrance temporarily

As part of the ongoing construction and renovation project, MyMichigan Medical Center Sault will temporarily relocate its main entrance beginning Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. The change will allow construction crews to begin renovations to the main entrance while maintaining a safe distance between construction activities and patients, employees and visitors. […]