Saturday, October 3, 2026
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – Clear skies made for a beautiful sunrise start of the 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk today, providing exceptional conditions for the roughly 34,000 people who made plans to participate. That turnout was on the upper end for turnout in recent years, which has ranged from 21,000 to 35,000 […]
SUGAR ISLAND, MI – A Chippewa County man faces multiple charges after he allegedly attacked a Michigan State Police patrol vehicle with a hammer while aboard the Sugar Island Ferry and assaulted the trooper during his arrest. The incident occurred Monday, Sept. 7, around 1:30 p.m. as a trooper from […]
Michigan voters will decide on two statewide questions when they cast their ballots for Election Day this November. Proposal 1 is a question on whether to convene a new state constitutional convention. Proposal 2 asks whether to limit political donations from some utilities and large government contractors. The measure survived a […]
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – Thursday was Honored Citizens Day at the U.P. State Fair. The day’s activities included a luncheon with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, a performance by the Woodland Sky Dance Company, and the annual U.P. Veteran of the Year ceremony. Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Steve Kwarciany received this […]
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers is calling for the establishment of a Coast Guard drone testing site in Northern Michigan, citing the region’s expertise in autonomous technology and strategic location on the Great Lakes. U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters, along with U.S. Rep. […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is circulating his first general election ad of the cycle, looking to paint a contrast piece between him and his opponent, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The ad, which will run on both TV and digital platforms, focuses on combating Michigan’s national rankings: the economy ranked […]
More than a month after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers halted work on a critical project aimed at keeping invasive carp out of the Great Lakes, the stop-work order barring the effort from progressing has been lifted. In a text message to Michigan Advance Thursday Morning, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Thursday rejected the use of the word “war” to describe the U.S. fighting with Iran as he steered clear of predicting that the 6-month-old conflict would be over by November’s midterm elections, in which Republicans are trying to hang on to their narrow majorities in Congress. “I […]
Our Hall of Fame weekend is right around the corner, and we are thrilled to begin highlighting this year’s incredible inductees! From local healthcare leadership to youth advocacy, Tracy McDonald Holt has dedicated her career to serving the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Her tireless work and community impact make her a […]
GAYLORD, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest nearly $4.3 million to resurface 8.5 miles of I-75 from north of Wolverine to M-68 at Indian River in Cheboygan County. Work is scheduled to begin September 9 and be completed by November 6, 2026 This work will require single-lane closures with […]
