Thursday, September 10, 2026
LANSING, MICH. With the addition of 35 new members who completed training this week, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Tactical Bike Team is ready for the busy summer season. Established in 2016, the Tactical Bike Team consists of over 100 troopers and sergeants who are specially trained in crowd management […]
Federal prosecutors say a drug operation that pushed heroin and methamphetamine across Michigan was run, in part, from inside an Upper Peninsula prison. And after years of arrests and convictions, the case just grew again. In April, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan announced that a […]
Luce County, Michigan. Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Postarrested a woman for allegedly unlawfully entering a home in Newberry and stealing propertyfrom within the residence. On June 3, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a report of a subjectwho had allegedly entered […]
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, June 6 to honor and remember former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz. The flag lowering will coincide with the date of the funeral. “Michigan lost a leader and a hero, Dr. Joe Schwarz,” said Governor Whitmer. “Joe was not only […]
LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2026-13, re-establishing the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. This action continues the task force’s work and builds on the governor’s commonsense gun violence prevention laws, including background checks, safe storage requirements, extreme risk protection orders, and stronger penalties for those convicted of domestic abuse. The […]
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. […]
