Local & Regional News
Thornton Family Named Honorary Chairs for Aliferis Race Sun, 22 May 2022 06:02:30 EDT
MyMichigan Health Foundation is proud to announce Tom Thornton, M.D., his wife, Cathy, and their family as the Honorary Race Chairs for the Alpena Development Council’s 21st Annual Aliferis...
The Search Is On For The State Christmas Tree Sun, 22 May 2022 06:01:11 EDT
Some might say give summer or fall a chance, but state officials are looking further down the road for the states official Christmas tree to adorn the state capitol grounds for the 2022...
Sunday State News Summary Sun, 22 May 2022 06:00:20 EDT
BABY FORMULA A Michigan lawmaker is leading efforts in Washington to ease the baby formula shortage. U.S.
Eric Smith Sworn In As New Sheriff Sat, 21 May 2022 06:02:44 EDT
Alpena County has a new sheriff. Previous Undersheriff Eric Smith takes over the reigns of the Sheriff Office effective Friday, succeeding the retiring Steve Kieliszewski.
Great Lakes Water Levels Lower Sat, 21 May 2022 06:02:04 EDT
Just a couple years after major flooding and erosion along the Great Lakes, it appears water levels have normalized. The latest forecast from the U.S.
More Plan To Travel Sat, 21 May 2022 06:01:06 EDT
The summer travel season is kicking into high gear and it could be thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine. Two years worth of pent-up demand is about to be unleashed this summer.
Saturday State News Summary Sat, 21 May 2022 05:36:23 EDT
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SHOOTING-W MI Deputies from the Kent County Sheriffs' office currently looking for two shooters who fired shots at East Kentwood High School just south...
Alpena DDA Seeks To Expand Boundaries Fri, 20 May 2022 06:03:30 EDT
A special meeting has been scheduled by the Alpena Downtown Development Authority - or DDA - as its Board of Directors reviews possible expansion of its borders.
ESD Approves Superintendent Contract Fri, 20 May 2022 06:03:10 EDT
A contract is in place for Justin Gluesing, New Superintendent of the Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational Service District (ESD).
APS - Brief Secure Mode Thursday Morning Fri, 20 May 2022 06:02:33 EDT
Alpena Public School officials say Alpena High School and Thunder Bay Junior High High went into a brief secure mode Thursday morning.
PI Commissioners Review March Finances Fri, 20 May 2022 06:01:54 EDT
Presque Isle County Treasurer Bridget LaLonde recently gave an update on the status of the county budget for through March, saying "Overall, taxes, and the budget is pretty much on target".
Friday State News Summary Fri, 20 May 2022 05:05:51 EDT
GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE PASS COMPETING TAX CUT PLANS Both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature are proposing new plans to cut taxes -- but remain at odds over the...
Road Closure In Alpena Township Thu, 19 May 2022 06:02:20 EDT
Charter Township of Alpena officials say there will be a road closure for utility repairs today (Thursday).
Alcona Deputies - 102 Complaints Thu, 19 May 2022 06:01:21 EDT
It was a very busy week for Alcona Sheriff Deputies in the past week, as they responded to 102 calls for service.
Thursday State News Summary Thu, 19 May 2022 08:44:27 EDT
GRAND RAPIDS SHOOTING UPDATE A prosecutor says he will only decide whether to charge a West Michigan police officer in last month's fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya -- after he finishes...
Parking Still An Issue In Alpena Wed, 18 May 2022 06:03:26 EDT
There has been much discussion about parking in Downtown Alpena, with enforcement, complaints, suggestions and ideas on how to address the issue.
APS Officials - An Apology And Pledge to Improve Wed, 18 May 2022 06:03:06 EDT
Alpena Public School officials are offering an apology and pledge to do better after racist words, homophobic statements, and anti-semitic and vulgar symbols, had been painted on a rock...
Allor Holds Office Hours Wed, 18 May 2022 06:01:34 EDT
106th State House Representative Sue Allor (R-Wolverine) will be holding office hours in the district starting this week. On Friday May 20th, she will be at the Tawas City Hall from 11 a.
EMS Week In Michigan Wed, 18 May 2022 06:01:16 EDT
In case you are not aware, this week is Emergency Medical Service or EMS recognition week in Michigan.
AHS Athletes Honored At Banquet Wed, 18 May 2022 06:00:35 EDT
Senior athletes, coaches and their families gathered at the APLEX for an evening to celebrate Wildcat athletic accomplishments as their high school careers come to a close.
Wednesday State News Summary Wed, 18 May 2022 05:51:26 EDT
MICHIGAN ABORTION A judge has suspended Michigan's dormant ban on abortion -- saying it likely violates the state constitution. The law makes it a crime to assist in an abortion.
22-Hundred Acre Blue Lakes Fire Now 75% Contained Tue, 17 May 2022 06:02:45 EDT
Firefighters say as of Sunday evening, a wildfire in Montmorency and Cheboygan counties is about 75 percent contained, having burned around 22-hundred acres, a lower estimate than before.
RC Council Approves 2022-23 Budget Tue, 17 May 2022 06:01:50 EDT
Following a public hearing in which no comment was received, Rogers City Council members approved a proposed budget Monday for the 2022-23 year.
Tuesday State News Summary Tue, 17 May 2022 05:39:32 EDT
ABBOTT PRODUCTION TO RESUME Infant formula maker Abbott says it's reached an agreement with U.S.
Pro- and Anti Abortion Supporters Rally Sunday Mon, 16 May 2022 06:02:20 EDT
With a United States Supreme Court ruling pending - and many believe expected to overturn Roe Vs Wade a landmark 1973 Supreme Court ruling concerning abortion rights - supporters on both...
Road Closure In Alpena Township Mon, 16 May 2022 06:02:03 EDT
Charter Township of Alpena officials say there will be a road closure for utility repairs today (Monday).
Gas Prices Hit All time High In Michigan Mon, 16 May 2022 06:00:48 EDT
The price at the pump hit a new all time high this past week as "AAA" of Michigan reports the state average price for regular up nearly six cents at $4.39 ($4.38.6) a gallon for regular,...
Monday State News Summary Mon, 16 May 2022 07:18:56 EDT
SKY BRIDGE MICHIGAN SkyBridge Michigan, a 1,200-foot long suspension bridge, being built at Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, Michigan, reached a major milestone in its construction...
Alpena Students Attend National Business Competition Sun, 15 May 2022 06:02:04 EDT
Alpena High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) Chapter students Arlene Dai, Nick Lusardi and Nik Jones recently qualified to compete in the National Leadership Conference in...
Sunday State News Summary Sun, 15 May 2022 06:00:28 EDT
CHILD PULLED FROM LAKE A child has been pulled from Ellsworth Lake in the Village of Ellsworth in northern Michigan.
Blue Lakes Forest Fire Consumes 2,000 Plus Acres Sat, 14 May 2022 08:32:06 EDT
Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighters and local partners are working to contain a wildfire in Montmorency and Cheboygan counties estimated at over 2,000 acres as of 9 p.m.
Saturday State News Summary Sat, 14 May 2022 06:00:28 EDT
GOP DEBATE Eight Republican candidates for Michigan governor , with one notable absence , held a debate Thursday night.
ACC Holds Commencement Exercises Fri, 13 May 2022 06:02:53 EDT
Alpena Community College held graduation exercises Thursday, which was an event that was getting somewhat back to normal.
About Ten Grand To Go Fri, 13 May 2022 06:02:16 EDT
Alpena Chamber of Commerce officials say they only have around 10-thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to go in hitting their 23-thousand dollar ($23,000.00) goal for the annual 4th of July...
Mayor Waligora - May is Older Americans Month Fri, 13 May 2022 06:01:38 EDT
Alpena Mayor Matt Waligora has proclaimed May as “Older Americans Month” In the proclamation, it states that “The City of Alpena, and the Counties of Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, and...
RC Council Meeting One Day Earlier Fri, 13 May 2022 06:01:20 EDT
Rogers City Council Members will be meeting one day earlier than usual next week (16). The council meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Friday State News Summary Fri, 13 May 2022 03:40:23 EDT
INMATE CHARGED WITH THREATENING INGHAM COUNTY JUDGE An inmate is facing a new felony after mailing a threatening letter to the Ingham County judge who sentenced him.
ESD Board Approves Labor Contracts Thu, 12 May 2022 06:03:02 EDT
The Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational Service District board approved ratifying contracts with the AMA Support Staff and Paraprofessionals.
Alpena County Officers Honored Thu, 12 May 2022 06:02:42 EDT
Alpena County Sheriff Steve Kieliszewski recently announced that two of his officers were selected for special honors.
Alpena Hospital Earns "C" Safety Grade Thu, 12 May 2022 06:02:22 EDT
MyMichigan Health Medical Centers Alpena recently received a "C" grade for safety, from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality...
Bird Flu Halts Exhibitions Thu, 12 May 2022 06:01:42 EDT
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced that poultry and waterfowl exhibitions in Michigan have been stopped until the state goes 30 days without a new...
EGLE Releases Annual Solid Waste Report Thu, 12 May 2022 06:01:23 EDT
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy or EGLE, has released its 26th annual solid waste report, which shows a three percent decrease of waste going into Michigan...
Thursday State News Summary Thu, 12 May 2022 04:42:59 EDT
LATEST COVID STATS The state health department is out with it's weekly update on COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations. The numbers are up across the board from last week.
Wednesday State News Summary Wed, 11 May 2022 05:40:59 EDT
MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE The Michigan Historic Preservation Network is reaching out across the state in search of great items for the silent auction that is a highlight...
Mac Avenue - Intermittent Road Closures Tue, 10 May 2022 06:02:15 EDT
Charter Township of Alpena officials say a portion of Mac Avenue, off Henery Street, will have intermittent road closures for necessary utility repairs today (Tuesday), from 7:30 a.m.
Grand Traverse County Masks Up Tue, 10 May 2022 06:00:51 EDT
Just ahead of the busy tourist season -- people in Grand Traverse County are being advised to wear masks indoors, based on guidance from the CDC.
Tuesday State News Summary Tue, 10 May 2022 04:23:46 EDT
POLICE MEMORIAL CEREMONY Ferris State University will hold its 17th Annual Police Memorial Ceremony.
Gas Prices Soar In Past Week Mon, 09 May 2022 06:00:45 EDT
The state average price of $4.33 ($4.32.8) for a gallon of regular gas jumped by at least 30 cents and higher in many areas last week, which is a dollar 37 higher than last year.
Monday State News Summary Mon, 09 May 2022 05:28:47 EDT
EMU ASST FOOTBALL COACH DIES Counselors will be at Eastern Michigan University today after an assistant football coach died.
Tough Times For Small Business Sun, 08 May 2022 06:02:07 EDT
A new report shows the nations small businesses are falling farther behind and their list of complaints is getting longer.
AMA ESD Board Reviews Finances for March 2022 Sun, 08 May 2022 06:01:47 EDT
During their most recent meeting, Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational Service District Board of Education members reviewed and accepted financial statements for the month of March.
Mothers Day Spending Sun, 08 May 2022 06:01:07 EDT
How much have you spent for your mother for this Mothers Day ? New data from Monifi showed how much people planned to spend this Mother’s Day in individual states.
Saturday State News Summary Sat, 07 May 2022 05:43:18 EDT
OXFORD FAMILIES Parents in the Oxford Community Schools say they're still waiting for answers from the school board about the deadly shooting last November.
Soo Locks Visitor Center Opens For 2022 Season Fri, 06 May 2022 06:01:22 EDT
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening the Soo Locks Visitor Center in Canal Park at 10 a.m. Sunday (May 8). Visitor Center hours for the month of May are 10 a.m.
Friday State News Summary Fri, 06 May 2022 04:29:59 EDT
GROUPS TALK TO LAWMAKERS ABOUT LOW-INCOME HOUSING Several groups came together on Thursday to advocate for the MI Affordable, Healthy Homes proposal.
On Line News Is Back ! Thu, 05 May 2022 09:05:47 EDT
On Line News Is Back ! A Server Crash last weekend caused us "some problems" in the past week, including absence of posting on line news.
Committee Approves RFP For Old Alpena Jail Thu, 05 May 2022 06:03:15 EDT
The Alpena Commissioners Facilities, Capitol and Strategic Planning Committee has approved of releasing a request for proposal (RFP) drafted by the County Administrator to sell the old...
Alpena Fish Cleaning Station Opens Thu, 05 May 2022 06:02:04 EDT
Alpena City officials have announced that the Fish Cleaning Station at the City Marina is now open 24-hours a day for the season.
Thursday State News Summary Thu, 05 May 2022 05:30:32 EDT
BUY NEARBY GRANT Michigan Retailers Association has announced that the Michigan communities of Ada, Cadillac, St.
Bird Flu Found In Presque Isle County Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:03:10 EDT
District #4 Health Department officials say there has been a confirmed case of Avian Influenza, or so called Bird Flu in Presque Isle County.
US-23 Crash Sends Woman To Hospital Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:02:17 EDT
A two vehicle crash on US-23 North of Alpena Near Bloom Road sent a woman to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
DNR - Plant More Trees Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:01:40 EDT
On this Arbor day, the DNR is pledging to plant 50 million trees by 2030, and they invite residents to help 'plant it forward'.
Lose Weight Or Incur 2 Grand In Debt Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:01:23 EDT
Would you rather lose 20 pounds of weight, or incur two thousand dollars of debt? It turns out that Michigan residents are more concerned about their fitness debt than their financial...
MSP - 265 Road Deaths So Far This Year Fri, 29 Apr 2022 06:00:43 EDT
The Michigan State Police (MSP) have released the number of road deaths so far this year. 12 people died on Michigan roadways since last week making a total of 265 this year.
Friday State News Summary Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:32:38 EDT
LYOYA REPORT TURNED OVER TO KENT COUNTY PROSECUTORS State Police detectives have turned over a partial report to the Kent County Prosecutor's office, as they continue investigating the...
Fatal Crash Claims Life Of Onaway Man Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:02:13 EDT
A 54 year old Onaway man lost his life Wednesday (27) morning in two vehicle crash. State Police identified the victim as Neil Kenneth Cruse, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Second Avenue Bridge Maintainance Lifts Start Today Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:00:57 EDT
Beginning mid-afternoon today (Thursday, April 28th), and continuing on Friday (April 29th), the contractor for the City of Alpena will be performing maintenance on the Second Avenue Bridge.
Thursday State News Summary Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:48:04 EDT
GRAND RAPIDS POLICE UNION The union representing police officers in Grand Rapids is defending the officer who shot motorist Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head.
Leadercast Event 2022 in May Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:02:00 EDT
The Alpena Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Leadercast broadcast at Alpena Community College's Granum Theatre on Wednesday (May 4th).
Frost Laws Lifted In Some Areas Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:01:20 EDT
Seasonal Weight and Speed Restrictions have been removed In Alcona and Presque Isle County as of 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. respectively this (Wednesday) morning (27th).
Wednesday State News Summary Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:31:02 EDT
MCC COMMENCEMENT Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist will deliver the commencement address for Mott Community Colleges graduation ceremonies on Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m.
Undersheriff Eric Smith Will Pursue Sheriff Spot Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:03:27 EDT
After Alpena County Sheriff, Steve Kieliszewski announced his retirement Monday, current Undersheriff Eric Smith said he would submit his name as a candidate to be appointed to the...
Alcona Deputies - 57 Complaints In past Week Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:00:58 EDT
Alcona Sheriff Deputies handled 57 complaints in the past week. Calls included making one arrest on a warrant, while also issuing one citation during eight traffic stops.
Tuesday State News Summary Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:13:14 EDT
CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND The Childrens Trust Fund within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is sponsoring its 14th annual Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day Rally today...
Long Rapids Road - Road Closure Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:01:50 EDT
Long Rapids Road, between Woodland Drive and Kelly Road, in the Charter Township of Alpena, will have intermittent lane closures today for necessary utility repairs.
Montmorency Agencies - 72 Calls For Service Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:01:33 EDT
Montmorency emergency service agencies responded to 72 calls for service in the past week. Deputies made two arrests, one each for Operating While intoxicated and another on a warrant.
Monday State News Summary Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:37:42 EDT
PFAS ROUNDTABLE Michigans three major research universities Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University working together through Michigans University...
Michigan Exports - 19 Percent Growth Sun, 24 Apr 2022 06:03:21 EDT
Governor Whitmer says state of Michigan food, agriculture, and forest product exports experienced a 19 percent year-over-year growth in 2021.
Sunday State News Summary Sun, 24 Apr 2022 06:00:22 EDT
WATER RESCUE-W MI A 51-year-old Livonia man was been rescued in west Michigan's Spring Lake, west of Grand Rapids, after his boat flipped over Wednesday afternoon.
Coast Guard Training Exercise In Straits Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:02:04 EDT
More vessels will be visible on the Straits of Mackinac in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City next week as the U.S. Coast Guard will be conducting training exercises (26-27).
Bridge Cards - Extra Food Stipend Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:01:46 EDT
People who receive food assistance from the state will continue to get more money on their Bridge Cards to offset the high cost of food.
Signs With Mistakes Slated For Replacement Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:01:28 EDT
Some road signs in west Michigan in the Grand Rapids area are going to need to be replaced, as mistakes have been spotted on three signs.
COA Rules in Alleged Antrim County Election Fraud Case Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:01:10 EDT
The Michigan Court of Appeals issued a published decision affirming the Antrim County Circuit Court’s dismissal in the case of William Bailey v Antrim County, which challenged the 2020...
Saturday State News Summary Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:00:30 EDT
OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING-DETROIT Detroit Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Friday Morning at a gas station.
ACC Receives Health-Care Career Development Grant Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:02:49 EDT
Alpena Community College recently was awarded a $180,000 Health-Care Career Pathway Development grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).