At approximately 5:45 pm on September 30th, 2025, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Departmentresponded to a report of an automatic fire alarm on the campus of Lake Superior State University.Upon arrival it was determined that multiple buildings on campus had visible smoke with alarmactivation and active evacuation of occupied buildings. […]

UPDATE: THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN DELAYED. No dates have yet to be announced. ORIGINAL ARTICLE…NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $500,000 to perform substructure repairs on the M-123 overpass at I-75 in Mackinac County. This is additional pier repair work to a rebuilding project completed last year. Drivers should […]

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Eastern and Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Councils are scheduled to hear presentations on the DNR budget and land transaction process, as well as receive updates on the DNR’s wolf abundance trail camera survey and moose research study when the council meets Wednesday, Oct. […]

Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Garrett Johnson recently completed a local corrections officer training academy held at Kirtland Community College. The four-week Local Corrections Officer Academy offers a comprehensive, interactive instruction program in various disciplines specific to Local Correction Officers. Training topics include custody and security, defensive tactics, first […]

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a male subject entered theSault Ste. Marie Police Department and asked for help. Sault Fire Ambulance respondedand transported the male to the hospital. Officers were granted a search warrant for the residence, and the conditions of the homedid not appear fit […]

On October 1, the US cash rate will increase to $4.50 for a two axle auto.  With the rate increase and the Canadian equity adjustment, the Canadian cash rate for a two axle auto will be $6.30. With your discount IQ tag account, the rates will be as follows:       30 day […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. ­and Ontario – The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the Sault International Festival of Races on Saturday, Sept. 27. The bridge will close to vehicle traffic at 7:45 a.m. and will reopen at 9:45 a.m. The 5-mile bridge run crosses the bridge as part of its course. This is […]

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan – Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) will be providingboth seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines on Lake Superior State University’s campus in SaultSte Marie on Friday, September 26 th . The drive-through vaccine clinic will operate from 10am to2pm in the parking lot at the Norris Center, […]

On 9/19/2025, Central Dispatch advised all units that a vehicle had just been reported stolen from Sault Ste Marie, MI. Sault Ste. Marie PD was handling the initial investigation. A description was given, including the registration plate. Further information was that the driver was a suspect for a strong-arm robbery and […]

Marquette, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is announcing the retirement of Capt.Darren Green, commander of the Eighth District, after 25 years of distinguished service to thedepartment and the people of Michigan. Captain Green has led MSP field services for the Eighth District, which encompasses the entireUpper Peninsula, since August […]