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 […]

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance will bring artists, cultural organizations, community leaders, and advocates together in Sault Ste. Marie for its 2026 Annual Conference, September 25 and 26. This year’s conference will focus on volunteerism, community building, and the many ways arts and […]

From September 6–12, we’ll be celebrating the 906 and supporting the LSSU Campus and Community Partnership Fund, which helps support new projects with new partners that bring LSSU and the surrounding community closer together. This year, an anonymous donor has pledged to match up to $5,000 in gifts to the fund, and […]

SAULT STE. MARIE — Three months ago, the Sault Tribe Board of Directors unanimously agreed to let tribal members vote on fundamentally restructuring their government. Tonight, they’ll consider taking that decision back. And if they do, one director has an idea for demonstrating just how confident everybody is in the […]

LANSING, Mich. – With travelers gearing up for one final summer road trip, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on nearly 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday traffic. “It’s been another tremendous year of progress for our state’s […]