The Soo Locks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — sometimes known as the “linchpin of the Great Lakes” and a vital cog in international shipping — could be reexamined for possible security issues under legislation pending in Congress. Led by U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, the bill would require the […]

ST. IGNACE, Mich. ­- Due to relatively limited use by customers, combined with administrative costs associated with currency exchange, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will no longer accept Canadian cash for tolls as of Oct. 1, 2023. “As the Mackinac Bridge is not an international bridge, and we cannot offer […]

We know everyone is wondering what is happening with the Splash Pad. We are sorry we have been vague but needed to be due to law enforcement involvement. At this time, we are able to give you an update. Mid-day on Wednesday, June 28th the temporary box that covered the […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District New Lock at the Soo project fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Supplemental Economic Update has been approved with a policy-compliant Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) of 2.1 at the 2.5% Federal Discount Rate, allowing the Corps of Engineers to […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District and New Lock at the Soo contractor Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT) will host an in-person and virtual public meeting 6 p.m., July 10, 2023, to inform the public of blasting activities needed for project construction. The Corps of […]

ST. IGNACE, Mich. ­- The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk for 2023 is right around the corner and the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has updated a video explaining the options people have for participating in this beloved event. Based on the success of the recent events, the MBA will again start the 2023 […]

During an ongoing investigation, TRIDENT Detectives made a controlled purchase of a quarter pound of methamphetamine from Nathan Chambers, a Bay City, Michigan native after he traveled to Chippewa County to traffic narcotics in our area. Following the purchase, a traffic stop was initiated on his vehicle, during which time […]

On 11/2/2021 Deputy Sheriff’s were dispatched to a residence on M-28 in the Dafter area in reference to a Domestic assault. The victim reported that she was assaulted, strangled and at one point the suspect pointed a handgun at her threatening to kill her, her cats and himself. The victim […]

ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WLUC) – Northbound traffic was backed up significantly early Saturday afternoon on the Mackinac Bridge as Fourth of July travelers enter Upper Michigan. Click here for a live look at bridge cameras. Even with all toll booths open, the sheer volume of traffic sometimes exceeds the capacity […]