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M-67 resurfacing project starts July 6 in Alger County

NEWBERRY, Mich. ­– The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.1 million to resurface about 12 miles of M-67 from US-41 to M-94 in Alger County. Work includes paver-placed surface seal, asphalt cold milling, crack sealing, culvert replacement, tree removal, guardrail improvements, sidewalk ramps, aggregate shoulders, rumble strips and pavement markings. Drivers […]

Muskegon Man Arrested After Drug Investigation

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI: On June 25, 2026, detectives from the Traverse Narcotics Team(TNT) concluded an investigation in Grand Traverse County that resulted in the arrest of an individualallegedly supplying methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine in northern Michigan.With assistance from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Post and […]

Washouts, water damage after heavy rains in northern Lower Peninsula

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 […]

As health care costs rise, could Michigan offer its own insurance?

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 […]