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Police Chief Explains Lockdowns and Heavy Police Presence at Area Schools
On April 10, 2026, at approximately 10:30 AM, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department, incoordination with Sault Area Public Schools, responded to a reported threat involving theschool campus. The investigation remains ongoing; however, information obtained thus farindicates the incident is consistent with a hoax commonly referred to as “swatting.”Swatting is […]
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State Emergency Operations Center Activation Extended in Response to Rising Water Levels Statewide
LANSING, MICH. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) statewide at noon today as water levels continue to rise, threatening dams and severe flooding across the state. “Protecting Michiganders and their property is our top priority,” said Governor Whitmer. “With already high water levels across the state and more […]
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A Lot Going On
Hello everyone. Maverick here with another edition of “Cat Tales.” It’s been a busy time for my mom and me. I saw my doctor the other day, and I gained another half pound, the same as last month, so right now I am where I should be. That’s good news. […]
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DNR begins precautionary sandbagging today at Cheboygan Lock
A Michigan Department of Natural Resources crew today began placing 1,500 sandbags at the Cheboygan Lock as a precautionary safety measure, while officials continue to monitor water levels on the Cheboygan River. Over the past 24 hours, the river has remained 21 inches below the top of the Cheboygan Dam. […]
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Soo Locks to host Engineers Day 2026
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District in conjunction with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Hospice of the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and Superior Health Systems […]
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A Spontaneous Response
In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is the last part of the series of Sault Ste. Marie and the area in its early years. I have left punctuation and grammar intact. – Laurie Davis A Spontaneous Response The response was gratifying […]
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UPSET Takes Down Meth Lab in Houghton County
On April 6, 2026, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team(UPSET) arrested a 35-year-old Houghton County man for charges relating to conspiracyto manufacture methamphetamine, illegal possession of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine, andmaintaining a drug house/vehicle. Through investigative techniques, detectives determined the suspect and otherconspirators have been purchasing various components that are used […]
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Eagles Out of Playoffs with Game 4 OT Loss
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A Noah Aboflan power play blast, three minutes into overtime, gave the Greater Sudbury Cubs a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Soo Eagles Tuesday night in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League semifinal at Pullar Stadium. This sees Greater Sudbury take the best-of-seven […]
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Cubs drop Eagles for 3-0 series lead
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Greater Sudbury Cubs broke open a tie game with three unanswered tallies to defeat the Soo Eagles 6-3 Monday in the third game of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League semifinal at Pullar Stadium. With the outcome, Greater Sudbury takes a three games to none […]
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Cubs solid in Game 1 victory over Eagles
LIVELY, Ont. – Getting two goals apiece from Daks Klinkhammer and Briir Long sent the Greater Sudbury Cubs on their way to a 5-1 victory over the Soo Eagles in the opening game of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League semifinal at T.M. Davies Arena. It was the visiting Eagles who […]
Local News
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Police Chief Explains Lockdowns and Heavy Police Presence at Area Schools
April 14, 2026On April 10, 2026, at approximately 10:30 AM, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department, incoordination with Sault Area Public [...] -
State Emergency Operations Center Activation Extended in Response to Rising Water Levels Statewide
April 14, 2026LANSING, MICH. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) statewide at [...] -
Soo Locks to host Engineers Day 2026
April 8, 2026SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District in conjunction with the City of Sault [...]
- Sault Ste. Marie man has been arrested for delivery of a controlled substance causing death
- Defendant Sentenced to 25–40 Years for Terrorism Attack on Sault Michigan State Police Post
- Rapid River Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
Michigan News
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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
April 2, 2026LANSING, Mich.—Today, in response to skyrocketing gas prices driven by tariffs and the Iran war, Governor Gretchen Whitmer [...]
- Ishpeming Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
- Alpena Man Arrested for Possessing Child Sexually Abusive Material
- Alpena Man Arrested for Distributing Sexually Explicit Matter to a Minor
National News
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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
March 5, 2026One of the top officials overseeing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi [...]
- Trump Threatens to Block Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
- NBA legend Chauncey Billups, Heat’s Terry Rozier arrested as part of FBI gambling probe
- I hope Democrats learn from this shutdown. But we know that they won’t.
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
- Worker dies at Algoma Steel; investigation underway























