LANSING, MI – There is a cycle to mass gun violence in America, said Michigan State University sophomore and gun safety activist Joseph Kesto. People mourn the loss, yet as time passes, memories fade and not much is done to prevent the next tragedy. But in Michigan, after mass killings […]
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Conservation officers seize four firearms and drugs during traffic stop in Pigeon River Country State Forest
Two people were arrested Saturday for possessing illegal firearms and drugs after a Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer conducted a traffic stop in a remote area of the Pigeon River Country State Forest, in Otsego County. The officer initially observed the vehicle driving on the wrong side of […]
BMCC signs new articulation agreement with LSSU
BAY MILLS — Earlier this month, Bay Mills Community College signed an articulation agreement with Lake Superior State University in an effort to assist those seeking a degree in nursing. The agreement will give graduates of BMCC’s associate in health science program one additional point on their application for nursing […]
Police Chief Bierling and Fire Chief Miller issue joint statement on fatal Shallows fire
At approximately 7:37am on March 14th, 2023, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of structure fire at 3607 Shallows Beach Avenue within the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Upon arrival, a home, fully involved with fire and smoke products was found by police and […]
Fatal Fire this morning in Shallows area of Sault
At approximately 7:37 this morning, the Sault Ste. Marie Fire and Police Departments responded to a structure fire at 3607 Shallows Beach Avenue within the City of Sault Ste. Marie. The fire has been extinguished and there is no threat to public safety. The fire was fatal and is currently […]
Reminder: Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Prox toll cards phasing out after March 31
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – Commercial customers at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge can act now to smooth their border crossing before the bridge begins phasing out its Prox toll cards starting March 31. Commercial accounts will no longer be able to use Prox commercial cards after March […]
Quinnesec Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
QUINNESEC, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes AgainstChildren Task Force is announcing the arrest of Brandon Douglas Lake, 28 of Quinnesec, for childsexually abusive activity-aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime. Lake was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized […]
It’s that time to Spring Forward!
Yes, it’s that time of year we both love and hate. We love it because we know that Spring is near. We hate it because, again, we have to lose an hour worth of sleep and spend another week getting used to the time change. It’s Saturday. Technically, you don’t […]
Oakland County Republican Party calls out Drag Queen Story Time
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — The controversial drag queen community has inserted itself into library storytime geared toward young children. Drag queens are traditionally adult entertainers, primarily men, dressed up in exaggerated hair and makeup, with sexually provocative clothing. They read graphic and sexualized books to impressionable children. While some applaud […]
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants to Help Communities Expand Access to Low or No-Cost Child Care
LANSING, MI. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 16 organizations serving Michiganders in 81 counties are receiving $2.4 million in Regional Child Care Planning Grants from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation’s (ECIC) Child Care Innovation Fund, helping them expand child care options, serving more families, and lowering costs for […]












