SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The termination of longtime Sault Ste. Marie physician Dr. Thilak Chander by MyMichigan Health has prompted a strong public response, with hundreds of patients and community members voicing concern online about the loss of a doctor many say they have relied on for decades. Patients […]

This fall, the Department of Natural Resources again wants to say “thank you” to Michigan hunters. The DNR is hosting hunter appreciation events across the state, and all hunters are invited to drop in and say hello. Harvested deer are welcome but certainly not required! These events offer the chance to bring […]

The relaxing peace of a late summer morning in the Les Cheneaux Islands area was shattered Wednesday morning, September 9, by the destruction of a local icon. A fire broke at Snow’s Bar and Grill in Cedarville, destroying much of the beloved establishment. Firefighters from multiple communities rushed in to […]

UPDATE:This update provides information on the condition of the driver of the Jeep. The 49-year-old man has succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Three dogs were also in the vehicle at the time of the incident. Two of the dogs were pronounced deceased at the scene, and the third […]

Chippewa County, Michigan. A man was arrested after breaking into a room at the ParadiseLakefront Lodge, stealing approximately $3,040 in cash, and then later resisting arrest. On September 3, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post responded to a reported […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. ­and Ontario – The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will close briefly on Friday, Sept. 11, for the annual 9/11 commemoration and moment of silence at the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., port of entry. Traffic will be cleared from the bridge plaza prior to 8:46 a.m. Taps […]

ST. IGNACE, Mich. – Clear skies made for a beautiful sunrise start of the 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk today, providing exceptional conditions for the roughly 34,000 people who made plans to participate. That turnout was on the upper end for turnout in recent years, which has ranged from 21,000 to 35,000 […]

SUGAR ISLAND, MI – A Chippewa County man faces multiple charges after he allegedly attacked a Michigan State Police patrol vehicle with a hammer while aboard the Sugar Island Ferry and assaulted the trooper during his arrest. The incident occurred Monday, Sept. 7, around 1:30 p.m. as a trooper from […]

ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – Thursday was Honored Citizens Day at the U.P. State Fair. The day’s activities included a luncheon with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, a performance by the Woodland Sky Dance Company, and the annual U.P. Veteran of the Year ceremony. Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Steve Kwarciany received this […]

Our Hall of Fame weekend is right around the corner, and we are thrilled to begin highlighting this year’s incredible inductees! From local healthcare leadership to youth advocacy, Tracy McDonald Holt has dedicated her career to serving the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Her tireless work and community impact make her a […]