Whether you’re looking to visit the Western U.P., the southeast corner of the state or dozens of destinations in between, Michigan has some great trails waiting for you to explore. From trails that will keep you cool on the water to paths naturally cooled by trees and forests, we’ve got […]
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Bay Mills Man Arrested for Providing Fentanyl Causing Death
On 8-9-2025 Sault Ste Marie Police Department responded to a local hotel in reference to a possible overdose. A young man was found deceased at the scene along with several illicit Fentanyl pills along with other evidence. TRIDENT was requested to assist and started their investigation. An autopsy was conducted […]
Bergman: America 250 Is a Call to Honor Our Past and Secure Our Future
As I made my way back from D.C. to the District, I found myself reflecting on what the 250th anniversary of our Nation really means to me and the people I’m honored to represent. America 250 is more than a celebration of history. It is a reminder of the extraordinary idea […]
Stones Contained Spirits
In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part three going back to the beginning of the Sault, in a continuing series about the history of Sault Ste. Marie. Punctuation and grammar have been left intact. – Laurie Davis Wabish never wantonly […]
Michigan parasitic outbreak grows as experts race to identify source
An outbreak of a parasitic gastrointestinal infection called cyclosporiasis, which can cause explosive, watery diarrhea, is growing in Michigan as public health authorities continue to search for the source. Lynn Sutfin, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, said that as of 4:30 p.m. July 1, more […]
Clare Welcome Center to host National Work Zone Memorial starting July 2
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – For the fifth consecutive year, the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT)Clare Welcome Center will host the National Work Zone Memorial over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. This special memorial honors the lives of more than 1,600 road workers, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement officers, public safety officials and […]
Sault Tribe Board holds special meeting July 6
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on July 6, at the Sault Kewadin Casino Grand Island Room, in person or via Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/83640619761. Those who have already registered for Zoom meetings need […]
Soo Eagles and Soo Indians Announce Official Affiliation Between Two Teams
The Soo Indians AAA Hockey Club is excited to announce an affiliation between the team and the Soo Eagles Jr. A team of the NOJHL, with both programs now operating under the leadership of General Manager Bruno Bragagnolo. This partnership creates a development model designed to prepare players for junior […]
Sault Ste. Marie couple faces abuse charges after home deemed unfit for occupancy
SAULT STE. MARIE — Angela Lynn Bell and Larry Louis Bell were arrested Saturday by officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department on outstanding warrants. The arrests are connected to an incident on Sept. 11, 2025, when a Sault Ste. Marie residence was declared unsafe for human occupancy and […]
Michigan Weather: Hottest days of the week coming soon, could feel like 110 degrees
A dangerous heat wave is overspreading a large area of the United States, and Michigan is right in the center of this heat dome. This uncomfortably muggy and hot weather is going to continue for the next several days. High temperatures today are soaring into the 90s. Extreme heat is […]













