Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Washington – Today, Representative Jack Bergman highlighted new record-setting progress by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in suicide prevention efforts, alongside historic funding secured through the appropriations process to support at-risk Veterans. This week, the VA announced that it has reached the highest levels on record for both suicide risk screenings […]
Lansing, Mich. — Correctional Officers Appreciation Week takes place May 3-9 in Michigan, highlighting the dedication and service of the department’s facility workforce and the essential role Michigan’s corrections officers play in maintaining public safety, supporting rehabilitation, and contributing to communities across the state. “Our officers show up every day with […]
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude […]
MISSAUKEEE COUNTY, MI. On May 3, 2026, at approximately 10:50 a.m., troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post responded to a residence on N. Wilson Road in LakeCity for a report of a shooting. Troopers arrived on scene and located three people who hadbeen shot. Preliminary investigation indicates an […]
In 1923, Stanley Newton published “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part one 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 The Land of […]
LANSING – The Michigan Bankers Association (MBA) recognizes Mark R. Savoie, President and CEO, Central Savings Bank, as the recipient of the esteemed 2026 MBA Banker of the Year award. The MBA Board of Directors selected Savoie for this prestigious honor in recognition of his dedication to the MBA, significant […]
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Paint the Plow program. This program offers a unique opportunity for MDOT to partner with area schools, using students’ creativity to communicate safe winter driving practices for all Michigan residents. The Paint the Plow program […]
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues to adjust spring weight restriction areas in an annual move to protect roads. Effective 7 a.m. Thursday, April 30, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including US-2/US-141 at the […]
Bridge Michigan readers have identified health care as one of the most pressing issues in Michigan’s upcoming election, so we reached out to gubernatorial candidates to see what they’d do about it. The state’s next governor will face a litany of issues, from an overloaded mental health system to rising […]
Ever wonder why certain plants or pests trigger the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to issue quarantines? Join Amber Neils, MDARD quarantine compliance and export specialist, for “Quarantines Demystified: Keeping Michigan Green and Pest-Free” (9 a.m. Thursday, May 14). Neils will share an inside look at how plant […]
