Friday, July 17, 2026
GAYLORD, Mich. – Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) personnel are evaluating significant damage to multiple trunkline routes after heavy rains damaged roadways in the northern Lower Peninsula this afternoon. It is likely that other areas have received water damage. More closures may be announced as information becomes available. Please check Michigan.gov/Drive for updated […]
LANSING, MICH. A stretch of hot, humid weather is forecasted to impact much of Michigan this week, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourage everyone to stay informed, limit […]
Michigan’s weeklong July Fourth fireworks frenzy starts today. The state’s 2011 fireworks law allows the sale of more powerful consumer grade fireworks than the previous rules. That brought additional sales tax money into state coffers — and additional people into the emergency department. One study found fireworks injuries doubled after the law […]
Thousands of Michiganders could save big if the state were to create its own online health-insurance marketplace, rather than having residents enroll in the federally run healthcare.gov, according to several Senate Democrats. And there’s more savings down the road, said Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, sponsor of a package of bills that […]
Delta County, Michigan. A 56-year-old Garden man has been arrested and arraigned on felony weapons, drug, and related charges after Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers seized dozens of firearms, ammunition, methamphetamine, and other evidence during the execution of search warrants. The MSP Manistique Outpost had learned of an individual who […]
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran, June 26, as a powerful response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Iran hit M/V Ever […]
After many months of rigorous training, these cadets have officially completed the program and are ready to begin serving their communities. Even more impressive, every member of this class secured employment before graduation, a testament to their dedication, professionalism, and preparedness. Academy instructors praised this cohort as one of their […]
Anyone who’s paged through old notebooks or tried to maintain the integrity of a physical photo knows it can be difficult. And time-consuming. For a detective working to restart a decades-old unsolved case, it’s inefficient as well. But detectives are problem solvers. College students became the solution. “We digitized documents, […]
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.3 million to resurface M-123 in Newberry. The project will include cold milling, resurfacing, guardrail improvements and pavement markings. Drivers should expect single-lane closures with traffic regulators. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place during the project. Based on economic […]
UPDATE: William Gergosky is back in custody of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office due to an alleged bond violation. Gergosky will remain in custody of the Crawford County Jail until he’s seen by a judge reference the alleged bond violation. CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — A Lovells Township man is […]
