Local News

Local SSM firefighter charged with several immoral crimes

On 6-29-2021 Sault Ste Marie PD had received information involving an assault and an underage drinking party involving a Sault Ste Marie Fire Fighter. The Chippewa Co Sheriff’s Office was then requested to investigate the complaint. It was reported that during a MIP party, at the suspects house, the suspect […]

Local man arrested on several drug charges

Detectives from Trident have been investigating an individual selling Crystal Methamphetamine and Heroin within Chippewa County and the City of Sault Ste. Marie. During the investigation, several purchases of Crystal Methamphetamine and Heroin were made. Detectives received information that the individual drove to lower Michigan to bring back another load […]

Luce County resident arrested on Arson and UDAA

On June 23, 2021 at about 7:29pm, Central Dispatch advised of a structure fire on County Road 438. Deputy Wyma from the Luce County Sheriff Department was the first on scene and observed flames visible from the back side of the house. The homeowner advised the Deputy that they observed […]

Sault Ste. Marie celebrates Engineer’s Day

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MI — The people who keep Great Lakes shipping moving through the Soo Locks were celebrated in a new kind of way in Chippewa County. For the first time, Engineer’s Day was re-engineered and moved to downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Three blocks were closed to traffic, with more […]

MHA Meritorious Service Award Recognizes Healthcare Champions

Sault Ste. Marie, MI – The Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) announced the 2021 winners of its highest achievement award June 24. David Jahn, President and CEO of War Memorial Hospital is one of four healthcare champions receiving the award. David Jahn began his healthcare career four decades ago, serving […]

Video reviews Mackinac Bridge Walk options for 2021

June 24, 2021 — The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is back for 2021, 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 2018 and 2019 events, the MBA will again start the 2021 […]

I-75 Business Spur detour in Sault Ste. Marie this week

AULT STE. MARIE — A detour for the I-75 Business Spur near Sault Ste. Marie is planned due to utility work from Wednesday through Friday. Under a permit from the Michigan Department of Transportation, crews will be performing water and sewer work, requiring the closure of I-75 BS (Portage Avenue) […]