A group of anglers from northern Michigan was caught Friday with an overlimit of 34 walleye – more than double the daily legal limit, after fishing on the Detroit River. “People visit Detroit from all over to take advantage of the abundant fishing offered by the Detroit River,” said Todd […]
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Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff Friday, May 15, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. “Today, we honor the brave officers who […]
DNR honors 17 fallen conservation officers during National Police Week
During National Police Week, May 11-17, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources joins communities across the United States to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who were killed or died as a result of incidents that occurred during the line of duty. “These officers stood as protectors of natural […]
MDOT lifting all remaining spring weight restrictions Friday, May 15
LANSING, Mich. - Effective 7 a.m. Friday, May 15, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will lift the remaining seasonal weight restrictions on all state trunkline highways in the state of Michigan. State routes typically carry I, M or US designations. Weight restrictions are implemented during the annual spring frost thaw period […]
Escanaba Man Arrested for Distributing Cocaine
Over the past year and a half, detectives from the Upper Peninsula SubstanceEnforcement Team (UPSET) have been investigating a 34-year-old Escanaba man fordistributing cocaine. The Delta County Prosecutor’s Office recently authorized a three-count felony warrant. Contact was made with the suspect at his residence where he wasarrested without incident. The […]
Required five-year CPI adjustment prompts change in snowmobile trail permit fees
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a required five-year Consumer Price Index adjustment for snowmobile trail permit fees. Starting this year, the fee will increase from $52 to $65 and will remain in place for the next five-year period. This change follows a statutory requirement (Public Act 400 […]
Chippewa County to Participate in Midwest Walleye Challenge Starting May 15
Do you love walleye fishing and want to help support a strong fishery? Get out on the water this summer for the Midwest Walleye Challenge — you’ll have the chance to win cash prizes and provide useful information to fisheries biologists. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is partnering with […]
Emmet County Woman Arrested with Back-to-Back DUI Arrests
EMMET COUNTY, MI. A Levering woman has been charged with two counts of operating a vehicle whileintoxicated after back-to-back arrests. On May 6, 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post responded to the area ofUS 31 Highway near Litzner Road in Carp Lake Township after receiving a […]
Sault Ste. Marie Seasonal Load and Speed Restrictions to be Lifted
Sault Ste. Marie, MI — Effective at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11th, Seasonal Loadand Speed Restrictions will be lifted on all City Streets. Normal legal weight limits willresume at that time. Please use designated truck routes for permitted overweight andoversized vehicles. Transport permits may be purchased via Oxcart Permitting […]
Structure Fire on E. 10th Avenue
At approximately 4:00 pm on May 8th, 2026, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire and Police Departmentsresponded to a report of structure fire at 1924 E. 10th Ave. within the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Uponarrival within 5 minutes of dispatch, a home, well involved with fire and smoke products, wasencountered. […]














