License plate readers face growing debate over privacy in Michigan

Oct 13, 2026 | News

By Shaina Sternhell Capital News Service As communities in Michigan consider automated license plate reader technology, law enforcement officials and Flock Safety are advocating for measures to provide privacy protections without compromising the technology. Flock...

High wildfire risk looms in Upper Peninsula as dry weather arrives

Oct 9, 2026 | News

From the DNR Upper Peninsula fire risk is high; be careful when you burn, work or play outside Warm, dry weather and windy conditions are expected in the Upper Peninsula over the next few days, boosting the risk of a wildfire. “Grasses have dried out and leaves are...

Luce County Democratic Party reactivates after six-year hiatus

Oct 5, 2026 | News

By Sterling McGinn The Luce County Democratic Party has officially reactivated after a six-year hiatus. A group of 17 registered Democrats attended a meeting held at Zellar’s Village Inn on Thursday, September 17, and voted to reactivate the group and elected...

Newberry man, juvenile passenger injured in crash with train

Sep 26, 2026 | News

From the Michigan State Police Two people were injured Saturday morning in a crash involving a pickup truck and a train at a railroad crossing in Hudson Township. On September 26, 2026, at approximately 9:35 a.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St....

Columbus fixes financial discrepancies, appoints supervisor

Sep 24, 2026 | News

By Sterling McGinn The Columbus Township Board has their financial records back on track after recently finding a large financial discrepancy. At the September 8 regular meeting of the board, new treasurer Bob Crawford, who is the third treasurer since 2024, said that...