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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Marquette County, Michigan. There is an increased police presence in the area of the Krist gas station on US-41 in Negaunee as Michigan State Police (MSP) personnel, along with assisting law enforcement agencies, complete an investigation. There is no current danger to the public. Assisting fire departments remain on scene […]
Houghton County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Calumet Post is investigatinga fatal drowning that occurred in Hancock Township. On June 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., troopers were dispatched to a report of adeceased individual in the waters of Lake Superior near McLain State Park and the breakwallleading to […]
KINROSS, Mich. — The Eastern Upper Peninsula Horsemen’s Association is back in thearena this weekend at the Kinross/Chippewa County Fairgrounds for another exciting roundof horse shows, clinics, vendors, and community fun. EUPHA will host a full weekend of events June 5–7, beginning with Speed Events on Friday,June 5 at 6:00 […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.9 million for shoulder widening on M-28 from M-221 to I-75. The project also includes resurfacing the carpool lot at the I-75 interchange. Motorists should expect single-lane closures on M-28 from M-221 to I-75. An 11-foot width restriction […]
LANSING, Mich. – The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority (MSCA), tasked with overseeing construction, maintenance and operation of a utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, will meet June 12 in St. Ignace. A copy of the full agenda will be available at the MSCA website. The meeting will be available to watch live on YouTube. […]
Parts of northern Michigan the the Upper Peninsula are facing an “extreme” fire risk as Michigan continues to see warm, windy low-humidity weather this week. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says open yard debris burning is not allowed in any of the counties for which it issues permits, generally from Saginaw bay north, […]
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A fatal officer-involved shooting is under investigation following a violent incident that began shortly after 1 p.m. in the 1000 block of Alpine Avenue NW in Grand Rapids. According to preliminary information obtained from police chief Joe Trigg on the live press conference, police were dispatched […]
ONTONAGON, MI — The Friends of the Porcupine Mountains (Friends of the Porkies) is proud to announce the pilot of its newest initiative: the Park Artist Ambassador program. This new role works in addition to the park’s current photo ambassadors, representing the first-ever ambassador position focused solely on the arts […]
Lansing, MI – As part of the Safe Prisons Initiative, the Michigan Department of Corrections is announcing an increased pay rate of approximately $10,000 per year for new corrections officer recruits at five Upper Peninsula correctional facilities. The increase is expected to improve recruitment and retention, a key component of the initiative. […]
Schoolcraft County, Michigan. A 39-year-old man from Manistique has been locateddeceased, which was the cause of the temporary closure of the Manistique East BreakwaterLighthouse and nearby areas yesterday, May 27, 2026. The preliminary investigation indicatesno signs of foul play; however, the investigation is ongoing. The lighthouse and park areas havebeen […]
