Tuesday, October 20, 2026
A female teacher in the US state of Oregon tackled a teenage shooter who entered her classroom and tried to wrestle the gun from his grasp, police have said. The teacher, who has not been named, threw her mobile phone before trying to disarm the 16-year-old on the floor of […]
As part of the ongoing construction and renovation project, MyMichigan Medical Center Sault will temporarily relocate its main entrance beginning Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. The change will allow construction crews to begin renovations to the main entrance while maintaining a safe distance between construction activities and patients, employees and visitors. […]
Upper Peninsula, Michigan. A sergeant from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post has received a statewide award for his work as a negotiator. Sgt. Jacob Hubbard’s actions during a high-risk incident demonstrate the important role negotiators play in helping law enforcement resolve dangerous situations and protect lives. Sgt. […]
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighters are contending with more than flames as they work to contain three wildfires burning across the Upper Peninsula. Sixty-five DNR firefighters continued suppression efforts Thursday on the Ridge and Craig Lake fires, facing rough terrain, falling trees, slippery rocks and rutted […]
LANSING — Control of the Michigan Legislature is on the line in the Nov. 3 election as both major political parties fight to win majorities. Democrats currently hold a 20-18 seat advantage in the state Senate, while Republicans have a 58-52 edge in the House. Every one of those seats […]
Six propellers whir to life, lifting a drone above a field somewhere in Ukraine. A weighted stretcher secured to its frame simulates a wounded soldier in body armor. Far from the front line, the demonstration offers a glimpse of a far more dangerous mission: flying into a battlefield where enemy drones and artillerycan leave wounded […]
A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher. He was then shot by a person at the scene who followed him inside, authorities said. The suspect was found dead inside the school minutes […]
In the race to lead Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee for governor, and U.S. Rep. John James, the Republican pick, offer competing visions for the state’s future. But they share a love for Michigan, including a mutual respect for former Gov. William Milliken, a moderate Republican […]
From decades-long careers dedicated to public stewardship and introducing people to outdoor recreation and nature to innovative partnerships that bring natural science into Michigan classrooms, Michigan Department of Natural Resources education efforts are making a difference – and being recognized. Four of the nine exceptional natural resources educators honored by […]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has begun using genetic testing to track the success of some of its fish-stocking operations. The goal is to find out if fish living in a particular water body descended from the parents of stocked fish. Doing so helps the DNR know if its […]
