On July 19, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m., deputies from the Luce County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in the 300 block of East John Street in Newberry regarding a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a 47-year-old male victim who had been physically assaulted by a […]
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Illinois Man Arrested After Allegedly Committing Felonies Across Several Upper Peninsula Counties
On July 14, 2026, after an attempted traffic stop by Gogebic County Deputies, the suspect fled in a vehicle leading deputies on a pursuit. The pursuit was eventually terminated, however, a trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Wakefield Post had set up on M-28 in Ontonagon County near Bergland […]
At 103, retired MDOTer Ceo Bauer looks back
SENEY, Mich. - Driving along what’s considered one of the most boring roads in Michigan, you might speed right past a roadside landmark dedicated to a very interesting man. Near the east end of the 25-mile arrow-straight section of M-28 in the middle of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula known as the Seney Stretch […]
Mike Cox is dropping his bid for governor
Republican Mike Cox is dropping his bid for governor, he announced late this afternoon. Cox remained in the race with U.S. Rep. John James and Perry Johnson. In an email to supporters, Cox said President Donald Trump endorsing James meant he could not be beaten. “On June 22nd President Trump […]
Sudbury Cubs leaving NOJHL
EDITOR’S NOTE: The owners of the reigning Northern Ontario Jr. Hockey League champion Sudbury Cubs have sent out the following press release to media outlets, including Hockey News North. 2601202 Ontario Ltd. and the Sudbury Cubs Hockey organization wish to forfeit their franchise in the NOJHL effective immediately. This is […]
Missing Person
MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MI: On August 19, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., troopers from theMichigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post began investigating a missing person from Merritt. The preliminary investigation indicates that Ryan Snyder, 33, of Merritt, was last seen walking east fromhis residence on Gillow Road near Beauthiem Road on […]
MDOT opens more roadways closed during late June flooding, continues repairs on others
GAYLORD, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been able to repair and reopen additional roadways damaged during flooding on June 29, while other roadways remain closed. Roads that have been repaired and reopened (all in Antrim County) include: Roads with remaining closures: Additionally, M-119 remains closed at two […]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes new commander to Detroit District
DETROIT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District transitioned leadership in a Change of Command ceremony Thursday, July 16, 2026, at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Lt. Col. Donald K. Lew assumed command from Lt. Col. Wallace W. Bandeff in front of about 200 regional leaders and guests. Brig. Gen. Daniel J. Herlihy, USACE Great Lakes and […]
Whitmer, Benson, Nessel defend Michigan elections after Trump speech
LANSING, MI – Michigan leaders defended the state’s election security after President Donald Trump called for a federal investigation into his claim of voter-registration fraud in Muskegon County. In his speech to the nation Thursday, July 16, Trump pointed to Muskegon County as part of his unconfirmed claims that the 2020 election […]
Soo Co-op Credit Union Awards 2026 Nick Gerrish Scholarships
Soo Co-op Credit Union (SCCU) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Nick Gerrish Scholarships, awarding four scholarships to outstanding student member-owners as they pursue their higher education goals. For 40 years, the Nick Gerrish Scholarship Program has helped SCCU member-owners further their education by providing financial assistance […]













