ST. IGNACE, MI — The body of the person who jumped off the Mackinac Bridge earlier this week has been recovered.  Search and rescue efforts began after police were alerted to an abandoned vehicle on the bridge at 12:35 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. A review of security video showed a person […]

Join us on Sunday, July 26, 2026, for a fun day on the course filled with friendly competition, networking, and fantastic prizes! Prizes include gift certificates to the following: * Hiawatha Sportsman Club * The Bear on the Mountain * Les Cheneaux Golf Club * The Cut River Inn * […]

Reserved for low-income households receiving rental assistance, the Sault Ste. Marie project is expected to create at least 120 temporary jobs and two permanent positions. What’s happening: The Sault Tribe Housing Authority has been awarded $1.3 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the state of Michigan to build 36 new […]

ST. IGNACE, Mich. – The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today reviewed a report from its consultant engineering firm that confirms the bridge is at a lower risk of collapse due to a vessel collision than nationally established thresholds, following an evaluation requested by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The MBA […]

ST. IGNACE, Mich. – During a special meeting today, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) dedicated the building at Bridge View Park in honor of Bill Gnodtke, former authority member and chairman. During the meeting, held at the iron worker memorial at the park in St. Ignace, the authority members passed a […]

Mackinac County, Michigan. A two-vehicle crash on US-2 near St. Ignace on Sunday resulted in one driver suffering serious injuries and a vehicle catching fire after crashing into a car wash. On July 5, 2026, at approximately 5:51 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post responded […]

BAY MILLS – The Superior Whitefish Festival returns to Bay Mills Indian Community on Saturday, July 25. Residents and visitors alike will gather for the day to celebrate one of the Upper Peninsula’s most treasured resources, the Whitefish, and the cultural significance surrounding it. “Whitefish has long been an important […]

LANSING, Mich. ­- Drivers should be on the lookout beginning Saturday as Adopt-A-Highway volunteers fan out across the state picking up litter. Participants in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) program will clean highway roadsides from July 11 to 19 during the second of three scheduled pickups this year. The popular Adopt-A-Highway […]

Whether you’re looking to visit the Western U.P., the southeast corner of the state or dozens of destinations in between, Michigan has some great trails waiting for you to explore. From trails that will keep you cool on the water to paths naturally cooled by trees and forests, we’ve got […]

On 8-9-2025 Sault Ste Marie Police Department responded to a local hotel in reference to a possible overdose. A young man was found deceased at the scene along with several illicit Fentanyl pills along with other evidence. TRIDENT was requested to assist and started their investigation. An autopsy was conducted […]