The Lake Superior State University Athletics Department mourns the passing of Mackenzie (Kalchik) Paul, who bravely battled Acute Myeloid Leukemia. A Class of 2022 graduate, she played four seasons for the Laker Women’s Basketball team after competing for the Sault Area High School Blue Devils. Mackenzie was diagnosed with AML […]

Sault Ste Marie, MI – Rates of Influenza (Flu) have been increasing nationally, andMichigan is currently classified at the highest possible influenza activity level used bythe Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD)is urging residents to take precautions to reduce their risk of infection. “Flu season typically […]

Following a five-day jury trial, Tanner Dunbar Harrison was found guilty on Friday, January 16,2026, of one count of second-degree murder. The jury heard from 31 witnesses and viewed 33exhibits before reaching its decision. Harrison is currently lodged at the Chippewa CountyCorrectional Facility awaiting sentencing in the 50th Circuit Court. […]

Emmet County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post is proud torecognize Sergeant Dennis Wagner for helping save a life while off duty at Nub’s Nob SkiResort. While cross-country skiing on January 3, 2026, Sergeant Wagner noticed a skier had collapsedon the trail. He quickly went to help […]

At this time, officials are responding to a partial roof collapse at Sacy’s Restaurant located within Bay Mills Resort & Casino. There have been no reported injuries. Law enforcement, EMS, and the fire department are currently on scene conducting evaluations and ensuring the safety of the area. Preliminary observations indicate […]

SAULT STE MARIE, MI: The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) isexcited to announce the opening of our 2026 Conservation Grant Program application period.Conservation Grants are available for conservation related projects to be implemented in Chippewa,Luce, or Mackinac County. CLMCD is anticipating awarding up to $12,000 to 6 – 10 […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to all marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform seasonal critical maintenance. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) establishes the operating season based on the […]

Mackinac County, Michigan. At approximately 12:58 p.m. on January 3, 2026, troopersfrom the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post responded to a report of asnowmobile crash on Bay City Lake Road near Trail 47 in Clark Township. The preliminary investigation found the snowmobile was traveling on Trail 47 when […]

Chippewa County, Michigan. A 24-year-old man from Brampton, Ontario has been arraignedon charges after he was arrested for possession of a stolen commercial vehicle. On December 12, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., a Motor Carrier Officer (MCO) from theSault Ste. Marie Post was on patrol near the Sault Ste. Marie […]

Chippewa County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet CrimesAgainst Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of 28-year-old Jerred McCoy, of Brimley, forchild sexually abusive activity – aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime. Following an investigation which was initiated when it was […]