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President Trump Awards Three Congressional Medals of Honor
Today, during a ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members whose acts of courage span generations of American service. Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Ret.), was recognized for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty for his […]
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MDOC Announces L.E.A.D Academy as Part of Safe Prisons Initiative to Strengthen Facility Safety and Invest in Leaders
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Corrections today announced the launch of the L.E.A.D Academy, a new leadership development program coming to the department this fall. The academy represents a key component of MDOC’s Safe Prisons Initiative, which was launched in March 2026 to improve safety and security across the […]
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Gov. Whitmer Commends Attorney General Nessel on Preventing Construction of ICE Detention Facility
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II applauded Attorney General Dana Nessel for her efforts to stop the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from converting a Romulus warehouse into a mass immigration detention facility. Attorney General Nessel filed a lawsuit against DHS and ICE in March, seeking to declare the detention center as unlawful and […]
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Soo Man Succumbs to Injuries in Shooting
On June 18, 2026, at approximately 1:40p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department were dispatched to a residence on Young Street for a report of multiple gunshots having been fired at a residence. While enroute, responders were advised that a man shot himself. Officers […]
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House GOP looks to diminish power of Attorney General opinions
The GOP-led state House passed a politically-charged bill Wednesday to ratchet down the legal authority of formal opinions from the Michigan Attorney General. The bill would dilute a key power used by state attorneys general of both parties to offer binding advice on constitutional questions and interpretations of state law. Attorney […]
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Marquette County officials pass resolution to explore possible revamp of former U.P. Air Force Base
MARQUETTE COUNTY – Officials in Marquette County passed a resolution on Tuesday to further explore the possibility of bringing a U.S. Air Force Base back to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Marquette County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the resolution to begin initial talks with defense personnel about utilizing […]
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Lane closure on International Bridgefor maintenance work
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – One lane of alternating traffic will be open on a portion of the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge this summer during ongoing maintenance work, including painting of the lower U.S. arch steel and bridge deck resurfacing. A portion of one lane on the south […]
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US Coast Guard Conduct Change of Command Ceremony in Sault Ste Marie
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes personnel held a change of command ceremony Tuesday at the Lake Superior State University Arts Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Capt. William C. Albright relieved Capt. James R. Bendle as the commanding officer of Sector Northern Great Lakes. […]
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El-Sayed campaign begins airing first ad
The U.S. Senate campaign of Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed began airing his first major television advertisement on Tuesday, an introductory piece highlighting his medical background and support for progressive policies. The 60-second ad, entitled “Chorus,” is his campaign’s first major ad buy. Coupled with an ad from the Fighting for […]
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Stephanie Chatfield pleads guilty to embezzlement from a nonprofit
Now that Stephanie Chatfield has taken a plea agreement, all eyes turn to her husband, former House Speaker Lee Chatfield, who claims his wife’s plea doesn’t change anything in the status of his upcoming trial. Stephanie Chatfield pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzlement from a nonprofit organization in the amount of […]
Local News
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Soo Man Succumbs to Injuries in Shooting
June 18, 2026On June 18, 2026, at approximately 1:40p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department and Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department were [...] -
Lane closure on International Bridgefor maintenance work
June 17, 2026SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – One lane of alternating traffic will be open on a portion of the Sault Ste. Marie [...] -
US Coast Guard Conduct Change of Command Ceremony in Sault Ste Marie
June 17, 2026SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes personnel held a change of command ceremony Tuesday at the [...]
- Great Lakes Recovery Centers plans to Expand Therapeutic Wellness Equipment for Women’s Recovery House in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Bay Mills Man Found Deceased After Being Reported Missing
- St. Ignace Man Arrested for Theft from Mackinac County Animal Shelter
Michigan News
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MDOC Announces L.E.A.D Academy as Part of Safe Prisons Initiative to Strengthen Facility Safety and Invest in Leaders
June 18, 2026LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Corrections today announced the launch of the L.E.A.D Academy, a new [...] -
Gov. Whitmer Commends Attorney General Nessel on Preventing Construction of ICE Detention Facility
June 18, 2026LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II applauded [...] -
House GOP looks to diminish power of Attorney General opinions
June 18, 2026The GOP-led state House passed a politically-charged bill Wednesday to ratchet down the legal authority of formal opinions from [...]
- Marquette County officials pass resolution to explore possible revamp of former U.P. Air Force Base
- El-Sayed campaign begins airing first ad
- Stephanie Chatfield pleads guilty to embezzlement from a nonprofit
National News
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President Trump Awards Three Congressional Medals of Honor
June 18, 2026Today, during a ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members whose [...] -
Eight people die in deadliest B-52 Bomber crash in more than 40 years
June 16, 2026The US Air Force has confirmed that all eight people aboard the B-52 Stratofortress that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in [...] -
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former State Representative Paul Clemente
May 18, 2026LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol [...]
- Bergman Applauds VA For Record-Setting Investment to End Veteran Suicide
- Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
- Pam Bondi already fired as attorney general, Cabinet official teed up as replacement
Sports
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Legendary coach Doreen Ingalls steps down after five state titles at Saint Ignace
June 5, 2026ST. IGNACE – Doreen Ingalls is retiring from coaching varsity girls basketball at Saint Ignace after 27 years, concluding a [...] -
Soo Eagles Marceau off to Grand Valley State of AHCA
May 26, 2026SUDBURY, Ont. – Anden Marceau of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s (NOJHL) Soo Eagles has committed to [...] -
Eagles’ Zaharias off to NCAA D-III Beloit College
May 20, 2026SUDBURY, Ont. – The Soo Eagles of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) have announced that defenceman C.J. [...]
- Eagles’ Nemecek & Hoff commit to NCAA D-III Southern New Hampshire
- Eagles Out of Playoffs with Game 4 OT Loss
- Cubs drop Eagles for 3-0 series lead
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
- Worker dies at Algoma Steel; investigation underway




























