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Whitmer Orders Flags to Half-Mast

LANSING, Mich. – Today, 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 immediately to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day […]

A Man Walks Into the Police Station and asks for help…

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a male subject entered theSault Ste. Marie Police Department and asked for help. Sault Fire Ambulance respondedand transported the male to the hospital. Officers were granted a search warrant for the residence, and the conditions of the homedid not appear fit […]

Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Rate Updates

On October 1, the US cash rate will increase to $4.50 for a two axle auto.  With the rate increase and the Canadian equity adjustment, the Canadian cash rate for a two axle auto will be $6.30. With your discount IQ tag account, the rates will be as follows:       30 day […]

CCHD to Hold Annual Fall Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan – Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) will be providingboth seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines on Lake Superior State University’s campus in SaultSte Marie on Friday, September 26 th . The drive-through vaccine clinic will operate from 10am to2pm in the parking lot at the Norris Center, […]

Stolen Car Suspect Leads Local Police on 120+ mph Chase

On 9/19/2025, Central Dispatch advised all units that a vehicle had just been reported stolen from Sault Ste Marie, MI. Sault Ste. Marie PD was handling the initial investigation. A description was given, including the registration plate. Further information was that the driver was a suspect for a strong-arm robbery and […]

Annual Walk for Warmth Event Set For October 4th

Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency (CLMCAA) is proud toannounce its annual Walk for Warmth event, set to take place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Thisyear’s event is generously sponsored by Albert Heating & Cooling, Inc., with support from localcommunity members and businesses. The Walk […]

M-48 detour lifted in Chippewa County

NEWBERRY, Mich. – The detour of the M-48 overpass project at I-75 near Rudyard in Chippewa County has been lifted and the bridge is now open to traffic. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invested about $5 million to repair the second of two M-48 overpasses over I-75 this summer. Work included deck overlays; deck, substructure and […]