LANSING, Mich.—Today, in response to skyrocketing gas prices driven by tariffs and the Iran war, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2026-4, declaring an energy emergency. The order will save Michigan drivers money at the gas pump by easing the requirements on fuel blends, allowing for the sale of higher vapor pressure gasoline which are typically 10 to 20 cents cheaper.  “Right […]

MARQUETTE COUNTY, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet CrimesAgainst Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Shawn Cory Holm, 41 of Ishpeming, forpossession of child sexually abusive material, child sexually abusive activity, and using a computer tocommit a crime. Holm was arrested following an […]

ALPENA, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Jacob Robert Hanna, 25 of Alpena, for distributing sexually explicit matter to a minor and using a computer to commit a crime. Hanna was arrested following an investigation which […]

ALANSON, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Steven Randall Maki, 34 of Alanson, foraggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, possession of child sexually abusive material,and using a computer to commit a crime. Maki was arrested […]

OTSEGO COUNTY, MI: On September 20, 2025, at approximately 1:20 p.m., troopers from the MichiganState Police (MSP) Gaylord Post responded to a personal injury crash on M-32 near Buell Road in ElmiraTownship. A preliminary investigation indicates that a Ford SUV, occupied by a single driver, was travelingeastbound on M-32 when […]

PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY, MI.  In January 2025, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post wascontacted regarding a sexual assault complaint. It was reported that the alleged assaults occurred inRogers City over a span of several months. During the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as65-year-old Theodore Beck from Rogers City. The […]

Five individuals received awards Monday at a Michigan Department of Natural Resources meeting at the Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club in Dickinson County. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers Jennifer Lehto (Hanson) and Zach Painter, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Maxinoski, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission Capt. Steve […]

WEXFORD COUNTY, MI: On January 22 at approximately 2:00 p.m., troopers from the Michigan StatePolice (MSP) Cadillac Post responded to a personal injury traffic crash on M-115 near S. 45 Road inClam Lake Township. The preliminary investigation indicates that a pickup truck with three occupants was traveling north on M-115 […]

Lansing, Mich. – New Michigan license plates celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence went into production this week at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian. The plates are part of the legacy line, a series of iconic, historic license plates modernized for use by Michiganders today. The semiquincentennial […]