Superior Whitefish Festival returns to Bay Mills Indian Community

Jul 12, 2026 | Around the U.P.

The Superior Whitefish Festival returns to Bay Mills Indian Community on Saturday, July 25. Residents and visitors alike will gather for the day to celebrate one of the Upper Peninsula’s most treasured resources, the whitefish, and the cultural significance...

Serious injuries in US-2 crash near St. Ignace as car catches fire

Jul 7, 2026 | Around the U.P.

A two-vehicle crash on US-2 near St. Ignace on Sunday resulted in one driver suffering serious injuries and a vehicle catching fire after crashing into a car wash. On July 5, 2026, at approximately 5:51 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace...

Sault Ste. Marie approves new city manager

Jul 7, 2026 | Around the U.P.

The Sault Ste. Marie City Commission approved a series of major personnel, infrastructure and public safety initiatives during its July 6th meeting, including the hiring of a new city manager, authorization for up to $40 million in wastewater improvement bonds, and...

Michigan State Police partner with universities to crack cold cases

Jul 2, 2026 | Around the U.P.

What began as an effort to organize aging case files has evolved into a unique partnership that’s helping solve decades old crimes while preparing the next generation of Michigan State Police troopers. Students from four Michigan universities are working...

Suspect in stolen car kidnapping caught in Kincheloe by MSP troopers

Jun 12, 2026 | Around the U.P.

From Michigan State Police Chippewa County, Michigan – Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post arrested a man in Kincheloe after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and kidnapped an individual at knifepoint. On June...

Sault Ste. Marie moves forward with city manager search, firefighter recognition

Jun 3, 2026 | Around the U.P.

The Sault Ste. Marie City Commission tackled several important issues during its meeting this week, including the search for a new city manager, recognition of local firefighters, and plans for infrastructure improvements. The city’s search for a new manager is...