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Jury Convicts Chippewa County Man of Criminal Sexual Conduct and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
Today, a Chippewa County jury returned guilty verdicts against Robert Leonard Ross, age 42,following a two-day jury trial held in 50 th Circuit Court. After deliberation, the jury found Ross guilty of:✔️ Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree – Sexual Penetration with a Person Whowas Physically Helpless, a felony […]
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M-123 project in Paradise starts April 27
PARADISE, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $3.1 million to rebuild M-123 in Paradise, Chippewa County. The project includes partial crushing and shaping of the existing pavement, asphalt repaving with wide shoulders for an ORV connector trail, and improved stormwater infrastructure. A Transportation Alternatives Grant will fund […]
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Cheeseman Road in St. Ignace temporarily closed starting April 29
ST. IGNACE, Mich. - Due to ongoing work on the southbound I-75 overpass at Cheeseman Road in the city of St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Cheeseman Road will be temporarily closed to traffic starting Wednesday, April 29. Traffic will be detoured to US-2. One lane will remain open in each direction on I-75. Cheeseman […]
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Local Groups Awarded Conservation Grants
The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Conservation Grants Program. The 2026 Conservation Grants Program application period closed on March 13 th , 2026 after a 67-day request for proposals period. The 2026 Conservation grants are being used to fund local […]
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E-bike explosion kills 1 in Upper Peninsula
KINGSFORD, Mich. – An Upper Peninsula resident died after an electronic bicycle reportedly exploded and lit a house on fire. It happened Tuesday, April 21, in Kingsford, roughly 50 miles west of Escanaba. Police said the e-bike was inside the home when it exploded. First responders arrived just before 11:30 p.m. to […]
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Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that the Enbridge energy company waited too long to try to […]
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Most MDOT roadside parks reopening April 28
LANSING, Mich. – Roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reopen for the season on Tuesday, April 28. MDOT maintains 85 roadside parks around the state. Some parks operate seasonally, typically closing annually in late October and reopening in the spring. The following roadside parks will remain closed […]
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Family Fun Day for EUP Residents – May 31, 2026
Eastern Upper Peninsula Residents Invited to Fifth Annual Family Fun Day at Sault Historic Sites and Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours on Sunday May 31, 2026. March 2026 – Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours and Sault Historic Sites invite Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) residents to […]
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Cloverland to stagger rate hikes nearing 20%
Cloverland Electric Cooperative members will see phased rate increases beginning in 2026 following the completion of a comprehensive cost-of-service study aimed at ensuring rates accurately reflect the cost of providing electricity across the cooperative’s large and rural service area. According to Cloverland Electric President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Heise, […]
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Congressman Jack Bergman Provides Update on Flooding Across the State
It’s been a busy few weeks across the First District and in Washington, but I wanted to provide an update on the ongoing flooding and the resources available. As you know, Governor Whitmer has declared a State of Emergency for 32 counties as the spring thaw and heavy rainfall have […]
Local News
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Jury Convicts Chippewa County Man of Criminal Sexual Conduct and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
April 23, 2026Today, a Chippewa County jury returned guilty verdicts against Robert Leonard Ross, age 42,following a two-day jury trial held in [...] -
M-123 project in Paradise starts April 27
April 23, 2026PARADISE, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $3.1 million to rebuild M-123 in [...] -
Cheeseman Road in St. Ignace temporarily closed starting April 29
April 23, 2026ST. IGNACE, Mich. - Due to ongoing work on the southbound I-75 overpass at Cheeseman Road in the city of St. [...]
- Local Groups Awarded Conservation Grants
- Most MDOT roadside parks reopening April 28
- Family Fun Day for EUP Residents – May 31, 2026
Michigan News
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E-bike explosion kills 1 in Upper Peninsula
April 22, 2026KINGSFORD, Mich. – An Upper Peninsula resident died after an electronic bicycle reportedly exploded and lit a house on [...] -
DNR begins precautionary sandbagging today at Cheboygan Lock
April 9, 2026A Michigan Department of Natural Resources crew today began placing 1,500 sandbags at the Cheboygan Lock as a precautionary [...] -
UPSET Takes Down Meth Lab in Houghton County
April 8, 2026On April 6, 2026, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team(UPSET) arrested a 35-year-old Houghton County [...]
- Gov Whitmer signs Executive Order declaring an Emergency at the Gas Pumps
- Ishpeming Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
- Alpena Man Arrested for Possessing Child Sexually Abusive Material
National News
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Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
April 22, 2026WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut [...] -
Pam Bondi already fired as attorney general, Cabinet official teed up as replacement
April 2, 2026President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi Wednesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke [...] -
Arizona girl last seen walking to stable before vanishing found alive decades later
April 2, 2026An Arizona girl who vanished at age 13 under what authorities once called “suspicious circumstances” has been found [...]
- Noem Out as Homeland Security Secretary; Sen MarkWayne Mullin Named as Replacement
- Trump Threatens to Block Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
- NBA legend Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier arrested as part of FBI gambling probe
Sports
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Eagles Out of Playoffs with Game 4 OT Loss
April 8, 2026SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A Noah Aboflan power play blast, three minutes into overtime, gave the Greater Sudbury Cubs a [...] -
Cubs drop Eagles for 3-0 series lead
April 7, 2026SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Greater Sudbury Cubs broke open a tie game with three unanswered tallies to defeat the Soo [...] -
Cubs solid in Game 1 victory over Eagles
April 3, 2026LIVELY, Ont. – Getting two goals apiece from Daks Klinkhammer and Briir Long sent the Greater Sudbury Cubs on their way to [...]
- Sault Youth Wrestling Final Season Results
- NOJHL announces Cubs – Eagles semifinal series schedule
- Soo Indians Name Doug Laprade as New Head Coach
North Of The Border
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Here’s how the experts see World Series Game 6 shaking out and what the Blue Jays need to do to win
October 31, 2025After a historic pitching performance from rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 5, and an offense that backed him up with six runs, the [...] -
One Charged with Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement
October 10, 2025On October 9, 2025, detectives with Investigation Services charged 40-year-old Derek Morgan with sexual assault and forcible [...] -
Canada’s Trudeau announces resignation after nearly a decade as prime minister
January 6, 2025TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing [...]
- Five people die in related shootings overnight in Sault, ON
- No more American-based news for our Canadian readers
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