Sunday, July 19, 2026
Republican Mike Cox is dropping his bid for governor, he announced late this afternoon. Cox remained in the race with U.S. Rep. John James and Perry Johnson. In an email to supporters, Cox said President Donald Trump endorsing James meant he could not be beaten. “On June 22nd President Trump […]
MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MI: On August 19, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post began investigating a missing person from Merritt. The preliminary investigation indicates that Ryan Snyder, 33, of Merritt, was last seen walking east fromhis residence on Gillow Road near Beauthiem Road on […]
GAYLORD, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been able to repair and reopen additional roadways damaged during flooding on June 29, while other roadways remain closed. Roads that have been repaired and reopened (all in Antrim County) include: Roads with remaining closures: Additionally, M-119 remains closed at two […]
DETROIT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District transitioned leadership in a Change of Command ceremony Thursday, July 16, 2026, at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Lt. Col. Donald K. Lew assumed command from Lt. Col. Wallace W. Bandeff in front of about 200 regional leaders and guests. Brig. Gen. Daniel J. Herlihy, USACE Great Lakes and […]
LANSING, MI – Michigan leaders defended the state’s election security after President Donald Trump called for a federal investigation into his claim of voter-registration fraud in Muskegon County. In his speech to the nation Thursday, July 16, Trump pointed to Muskegon County as part of his unconfirmed claims that the 2020 election […]
Soo Co-op Credit Union (SCCU) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Nick Gerrish Scholarships, awarding four scholarships to outstanding student member-owners as they pursue their higher education goals. For 40 years, the Nick Gerrish Scholarship Program has helped SCCU member-owners further their education by providing financial assistance […]
LANSING, MICH. The easiest way to keep first responders and others who work on our roadways safe is to slow down and move over when you see the emergency lights of a police car, tow truck or other service vehicle on the side of the road. That’s the message connected to […]
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY, MI: On November 26, 2025, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP)Alpena Post responded to a residence on Raven Drive in Ocqueoc Township after a deceased male wasdiscovered on the shore of Lake Huron. At the time he was discovered, the man was wearing a white t-shirt […]
Today, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources issued a permit for the Great Lakes Tunnel project, intended to house a proposed replacement for the existing 73-year-old Line 5 dual pipelines currently located on the lakebed in the Straits of Mackinac. The DNR issued a permit needed for the tunnel project […]
Due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria detected in samples collected Tuesday, July 14, 2026, theChippewa County Health Department has issued a No Body Contact Advisory for Sugar IslandTownship Park People are advised to avoid body contact with the waters at Sugar Island Township Park. Do not get thewater […]
