ST. IGNACE, Mich. – Cheeseman Road in St. Ignace, Mackinac County, will be temporarily closed for the safety of motorists starting Monday, July 6, during placement of overhead bridge beams and decking on the southbound I-75 overpass at Cheeseman Road. Traffic will be detoured to US-2. One lane will remain open in each […]
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Bergman Duty Status Legislation Gains Momentum with Senate Introduction
Washington – Last week, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense – and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) – a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee – introduced the bipartisan Duty Status Reform Act in the Senate to make comprehensive reforms to the National Guard by consolidating and streamlining the duty […]
Detroit Lions’ Terrion Arnold arrested for kidnapping and robbery – Faces life in prison
TAMPA, FL. (June 24, 2026) – – The Tampa Police Department has arrested NFL player Terrion Arnold (#DetroitLions) (black male, 03/22/2003) in connection to a kidnapping and robbery incident that occurred in February 2026. Tampa Police previously arrested six other individuals involved in a targeted armed robbery that occurred on […]
Mackinac Bridge Walk preparations under way for 2026
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – For the safety and convenience of all participants in the 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will again start the event from both ends of the bridge, in Bridge View Park in St. Ignace and the Jamet Street ramp in Mackinaw City. Starting the […]
Two Vehicle Crash in Delta County Kills One Man
At 12:09pm today, Delta County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to US-2&41 near the Highland Golf Course for a two vehicle accident. Preliminary investigation revealed that a west bound vehicle driven by an 81 year old Escanaba man was stopped on the highway to make a left turn into the Golf […]
International Bridge closing to vehicle trafficduring annual bridge walk Saturday, June 27
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. and Ontario – The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the annual International Bridge Walk on Saturday, June 27. The bridge will close to vehicle traffic at 8:45 a.m. and will reopen at approximately 10:45 a.m. More information on the annual […]
Governor Whitmer Appeals FEMA Denial of Federal Disaster Aid Following Deadly Southwest Michigan Tornadoes
LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer appealed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny federal disaster assistance through the Individual Assistance (IA) program for Michigan residents affected by a deadly tornado outbreak that caused widespread destruction across Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties on March 6, 2026. “Families are still recovering […]
DNR to reduce public walk-in hours at Sault Ste. Marie Customer Service Center starting July 1
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced it will reduce in-person customer service operations at its Sault Ste. Marie Customer Service Center. Beginning Wednesday, July 1, the office will move from offering public walk-in hours five days a week (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to three […]
DNR checks in on inland fisheries with lake and stream surveys
If you were out on the water last year, you might have noticed something interesting: crews with nets and measuring boards, catching and documenting fish. In 2025, Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries management units completed more than 350 fisheries surveys across the state. Staff completed 225 surveys of inland […]
Nesbitt drops out of governor race following James’ Trump endorsement
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced he is dropping out of the Republican gubernatorial primary following President Donald Trump’s endorsement of U.S. Rep. John James on Monday. Nesbitt said in an announcement on X he entered the race 18 months ago to “deliver a ‘Make It In Michigan’ agenda for the farmers, […]














