NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.8 million to resurface about 6 miles of US-2 from Brevort Lake Road to Martin Lake Road, in Mackinac County. Work includes resurfacing, crack filling, rumble strips, shoulder repair and aggregate, guardrail work, roadside park improvements, and pavement markings. This project […]

NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $4.2 million to resurface about 19 miles of M-123 from Luce County Road 500 to Paradise, in Luce and Chippewa counties. Work includes milling and resurfacing, surface sealing, crack sealing, culvert replacement, signing, aggregate shoulders, and pavement markings. This project includes […]

ST. IGNACE, Mich. – The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today accepted an economic impact study showing that the bridge’s operation, tourism and events contributed $193 million annually to the state’s economy in direct, indirect and induced spending, supporting 1,449 jobs. The study, performed under a contract with Public Sector Consultants, found […]

As you plan for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday, whether it includes fireworks, camping, off-roading or simply tackling projects around the yard, don’t forget to take precautions to prevent wildfires. “Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department […]

Join us this July as Soo Theatre puts on the hilarious comedy, Rumors! At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to […]

Alger County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is requesting thepublic’s help in locating a juvenile who is considered voluntarily missing. 15-year-old Jayden Whittenburg had reportedly snuck out of his foster residence on PohjalaRoad in Rock River Township during the early morning hours on June 30, 2025. He […]

Ontonagon County, MI. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, InternetCrimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of 35-year-old BrentEdward Mayer. Mayer was arrested following an investigation which was initiated by theMichigan Department of Corrections and the ICAC Task Force, when it was learned Mayer mayhave […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. ­and Ontario – The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the annual International Bridge Walk on Saturday, June 28. The bridge will close to vehicle traffic at 8:45 a.m. and will reopen at approximately 10:45 a.m.  More information on the annual […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the event’s federal, state, and local public safety partners are changing public access for this year’s Engineers Day event on June 27.   Out of an abundance of caution, in light of uncontrollable circumstances and in order […]