Thursday News Summary 08-11-22  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:27:08 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) GOVERNOR PLOT TRIAL Dangerous would-be kidnappers...or big talkers.

Wednesday News Summary 08-10-22  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:19:01 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) OTTAWA COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT Unemployment rates for June 2022 were recently released recently by the state.

Tuesday News Summary 08-09-22  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:25:17 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the...

Monday News Summary 08-08-22  Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:14:53 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) I-75 CRACKDOWN Michigan State Police motor carrier officers and troopers assigned to MSP Motor Units will focus enforcement on I-75 from the...

Friday News Summary 08-05-22  Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:29:25 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) ROBERT HALF REPORT The job market will remain strong through the end of 2022.

Wednesday News Summary 08-03-22  Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:56:54 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) SOME STATE HOUSE & SENATE More results in the state house...Republican State Senator Ed McBroom won his primary.

Tuesday News Summary 08-02-22  Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:17:01 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) OTTAWA COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT The preliminary unemployment rates for June 2022 were recently released by the Michigan Department of Technology,...

Monday News Summary 08-01-22  Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:26:49 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) MINIMUM WAGE A judge has delayed the implementation of a minimum wage hike and paid sick leave.

Monday News Summary 07-18-22  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:06:24 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) 4 SHOT IN GRAND RAPIDS An investigation is underway in Grand Rapids after four people were shot outside a bar.

Friday News Summary 07-15-22  Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:28:22 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) RYAN KELLEY More legal trouble for one of the leading Republican candidates for Governor of Michigan.

Thursday News Summary 07-14-22  Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:14:11 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) GERALD FORD COMMEMORATION To commemorate President Gerald R. Fords 109th birthday, members of the Ford family and the Gerald R.

Wednesday News Summary 07-13-22  Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:24:45 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) MICHIGAN COVID Another COVID-19 surge in Michigan.

Tuesday News Summary 07-12-22  Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:28:04 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) UIA SCAM An alert for those applying for unemployment.

Monday News Summary 07-11-22  Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:06:21 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) GO FUND ME A Go Fund Me account set up to help the family of slain Detroit Police officer Loren Courts has raised more than 62-thousand...

Friday News Summary 07-08-22  Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:22:22 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) RYAN KELLEY NOT GUILTY A Republican candidate for governor of Michigan has pleaded not guilty to several misdemeanor charges related to the...

Thursday News Summary 07-07-22  Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:22:43 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) DETROIT OFFICER SHOT, KILLED A five year veteran of the Detroit Police Department has died after he was shot responding to a call about a...

Wednesday News Summary 07-06-22  Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:42:57 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) AG CONSUMER ALERT With a potential ban on abortions looming -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is issuing a consumer alert to...

Tuesday News Summary 07-05-22  Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:42 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) WATER RESCUES The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is reporting 12 water rescues so far over this past holiday weekend.

Friday News Summary 07-01-22  Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:14:00 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) GOV KIDNAP CASE A judge has set August 9th for a second trial for two men charged with plotting to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Thursday News Summary 06-30-22  Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:07:15 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) MONKEYPOX IN MICHIGAN The first probable case of Monkeypox related to the ongoing worldwide outbreak has been found in Michigan.

Wednesday News Summary 06-29-22  Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:24:05 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) WORK ZONE CRASH MEMORIAL This Fourth of July holiday weekend, Clare Welcome Center patrons will be able to view a special memorial for those...

Tuesday News Summary 06-28-22  Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:56:50 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) ABORTION PROSECUTORS Two county prosecutors say they CAN prosecute medical providers who perform abortions in Michigan following last week's...

Monday News Summary 06-27-22  Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:09:29 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) HIV TESTING The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Division of HIV and STD Programs is encouraging Michiganders to make HIV...

Friday News Summary 06-24-22  Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:01:40 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) ALLEGAN SHOOTING State Police officials say a motorist shot in a struggle with a sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop in western Michigan...

Thursday News Summary 06-23-22  Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:28:25 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) OTTAWA COUNTY COVID TESTING Free, walk-in COVID-19 testing will be available throughout the summer months in Ottawa and Allegan counties.

Wednesday News Summary 06-22-22  Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:35:53 EDT
(Stories Courtesy of Michigan News Radio) GOVERNOR LETTER TO PRESIDENT Governor Gretchen Whitmer has sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to work with Congress to...

Alpena Council Considers Fluoride Use in Drinking Water  Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:04:09 EDT
Alpena City Council members continue to debate the issue of adding fluoride in city and township water.

Man Killed In Single Vehicle Auto Crash Identified   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:03:26 EDT
Presque Isle County Sheriff Deputies continue to investigate a single vehicle auto crash where a man lost his life Sunday.

Train Derailment - Long Lake Avenue Crossing   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:03:07 EDT
If you travel Long Lake Avenue and Road in and out of the City of Alpena, take note that road is closed at the Long Lake Avenue railroad crossing.

State Attorney General Dana Nessel To Appear In Alpena   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:02:49 EDT
State Attorney General Dana Nessel will be appearing in Alpena on Wednesday and Thursday.

Free COVID-19 Testing   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:02:31 EDT
District Four Health Department officials say there will be free COVID testing today at the Alpena County Fairgrounds and the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cheboygan on Thursday..

Exchange Club of Alpena Sponsoring Fourth of July Contest   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:02:11 EDT
The Exchange Club of Alpena is hosting the 3rd Annual Independence Day Decorating Contest, an opportunity for Alpena area businesses and residents to showcase their patriotic spirit with a...

RC Signs Up Membership With Utility Lobby Firm   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:01:53 EDT
City of Rogers City officials have moved forward to renew a membership with a lobbying firm.

Alcona Deputies Respond To 95 Complaints   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:01:33 EDT
Alcona Sheriff Deputies responded to 95 complaints in the past week.

Residents Angered by Contractor Removing Gaylord Rubble   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:01:14 EDT
Many Gaylord residents are voicing their anger over the cleanup of the city three weeks after a deadly tornado swept through.

Lock Opens Back Up In The Soo   Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:00:34 EDT
The MacArthur Lock at the Soo Locks is now open. The US Army Corps of Engineers said it shut down on December 15 of 2021 for seasonal maintenance.

Tuesday State News Summary  Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:15:39 EDT
HEAT Today is the first day of summer and most of Michigan is under a heat advisory. Temperatures are expected to reach the 90's in most areas.

Man Dies In Single Vehicle Auto Crash   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:04:02 EDT
Presque Isle County Sheriff Deputies are investing a single vehicle auto crash where a man lost his life Sunday.

Smoldering Piles From Fire At DPI Cause Smoke Issues On Alpena Northside   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:03:42 EDT
Smoldering embers in a Friday fire that occurred in a cooker tower at Decorative Panels International (DPI) in Alpena continued to plague Northside residents into Sunday.

Alpena Fireworks Fundraising - Over The Top   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:03:21 EDT
After a last minute blitz of activity, Alpena Chamber of Commerce officials say the fireworks fundraising effort has gone over the top of a 23-thousand dollar goal.

RC Purchases New Computer Server For City Hall   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:03:01 EDT
Its been a tough technology go in the City of Rogers City as their main central file server crashed.

Presque Isle Deputies - 57 Calls For Service - 41 Hundred Miles   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:02:41 EDT
Presque Isle County Sheriff Deputies logged over 41-hundred (4,132) road miles this past week.

Montmorency Agencies - 121 Calls For Service   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:02:19 EDT
Montmorency emergency service agencies responded to 121 calls for service in the past week. Deputies made no arrests but handled three animal / vehicle crashes an alarm and dispute.

Gas Prices Decrease Slightly   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:01:58 EDT
Motorists are getting a bit of relief at the pump as the state average price of $5.16 for a gallon of gas dropped by six cents, but is over two dollars ($2.02.9) higher than last year.

Gas Prices Lower In Near Future ?   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:01:39 EDT
Could those sky-high gas prices be coming down over the next few weeks? Gas Buddy Petroleum analyst Patrick Dehaan predicts that prices could fall to a national average of 4.75 a gallon...

Governor Candidate Has To Hand Over Guns After Arrest   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:01:18 EDT
Republican candidate for Governor Ryan Kelley was ordered to hand over his guns ahead of a hearing next month on charges related to the January 6th Capitol riot.

State Senator Asked To Testify In Capitol Riot Hearings   Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:35 EDT
A Republican State Senator revealed that he was asked to testify in Washington about a State Senate investigation into allegations of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

Monday State News Summary  Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:21:56 EDT
MODULAR BUILD FUNDS Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced seven local government and nonprofit organizations across the state will receive nearly $1.4 million to construct seven...

State Court Ordering Courts Closed For Juneteenth Holiday Poses Issues For Counties   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:03:45 EDT
After the State Supreme Court recently declared Juneteenth as being an observed holiday where courts are to be closed, that cause a bit of an issue for some local governments.

Alpena Man Arrested On Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:03:26 EDT
A 38-year-old Alpena man has been arrested on criminal sexual conduct charges.

Security Upgrades For Alpena Township Offices   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:03:08 EDT
Security upgrades for the Charter Township Of Alpena Clerk and Building Department offices are about to get underway.

ACC Trustees Complimentary of President In Evaluation   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:02:49 EDT
The Alpena Community College Board of Trustees met Thursday and after a closed session were very complimentary of President Don MacMaster’s performance in the past year.

AHS Virtual Enterprise Earns Top 50 National Designation   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:02:31 EDT
Some Alpena High School students recently won national attention for their virtual / simulated business plan.

Alpena Fireworks Fundraising - Almost There   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:02:13 EDT
A last chance Alpena Fireworks Fundraiser held Thursday brought organizers closer to the goal of $23,000.00 but they are still not quite there.

Alpena Water - Sewer Contractor SUEZ Merges With Veolia   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:01:53 EDT
City of Alpena officials announced Thursday that their contracted utility company SUEZ Water Environmental Services Inc. (SUEZ), has merged with, and into, Veolia Environment S.A. (Veolia).

Whitmer Visits Montmorency Health Center   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:01:35 EDT
  Governor Gretchen Whitmer toured the Hillman Health Center in Montmorency County Thursday.

Northern Michigan Man Indicted For threatening President Biden   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:01:17 EDT
A northern Michigan man who already served jail time for threatening to kill former President Barack Obama is at it again.

Arrested Man Leads Republican Candidate Field For Governor   Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:00:36 EDT
A new poll about the Republican race for Governor in Michigan shows that the top candidate is Ryan Kelley, an Allendale real estate broker, who was charged last week in connection to the...

Pay Raises Approved By Alpena Commissioners For Various Positions   Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:29:05 EDT
Alpena County Commissioners have voted to approve salary increases for the county Sheriff, Undersheriff and new Human Resources Director.

Contract Approved For Rogers City Water Lead Inspections   Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:28:48 EDT
A final contract was recently approved for signing so the City of Rogers City can move forward with inspections of water service leads.

ACC Foundation Announces Early College Degree Completion Scholarships   Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:28:30 EDT
The Alpena Community College Foundation has announced the first recipients of the newly created Early College Completion Scholarship.

No Injuries In Single Vehicle Crash   Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:28:12 EDT
There were no injuries sustained in a single vehicle rollover crash late Wednesday morning.

Funds Sought For Civil War Memorial   Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:27:53 EDT
A Go fund Me effort is underway to raise money to establish a civil war memorial monument at the Alpena County Courthouse.

200 Millionth Vehicle Crosses Big Mac   Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:27:35 EDT
After opening for traffic on November 1st 1957 - 65 years ago - the 200 millionth vehicle crossed the Mackinac Bridge last evening, and a family from Tawas City has some unusual bragging...

Unemployment Rate In Michigan Remains Unchanged Since April   Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:27:16 EDT
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the month, remaining at 4.3 percent since April.

International Bridge Falcon Cam Active With More Chicks  Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:26:57 EDT
Officials of the Sault Ste.

POLL - Most Disagree With Overturn Of Roe V Wade   Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:26:39 EDT
A majority of Michigan residents say they disagree with a possible an overturn by the United States Supreme Court of Roe V Wade.

Thursday State News Summary  Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:29:59 EDT
CASINO DECLINED Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declined to approve building a casino in western Michigan.

Charter Township Of Alpena board Approves Fire Department Expenditures   Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:03:22 EDT
Charter Township of Alpena Trustees have decided to spend just over 5-thousand dollars ($5,092.00) on fire department hose testing after tabling a decision at their last meeting.

Alpena City Fire Responds To DPI Cooker Tower Fire   Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:03:01 EDT
Alpena City Fire crews were called to Decorative panels International or DPI on Ford Avenue shortly after Midnight this morning.

Fuel Prices Cause Budget Issues For Road Commission   Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:02:41 EDT
Its no secret, higher gas prices are causing tougher budgets for those who commute to work or like to travel.

Alpena County Budget Shy of Revenue - Expenses On Target   Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:02:21 EDT
The Alpena County budget is running short on revenue, but long on expenses for the year so far. In reviewing May figures, budgets should be at around 42 percent (41.53%).

RC Nautical Festival Organizers Get Council Approvals   Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:02:02 EDT
Rogers City Nautical Festival organizers recently requested and received approval from City Council members for a number of requests related to holding the annual festival.

Alcona County Gets 75K Grant In Neighborhood Enhancement Program   Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:01:42 EDT
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has awarded more than $1.7 million in Neighborhood Enhancement Program grants to 33 local governments and nonprofit groups, including 75-thousand dollars ($75,000.

On Line Help To Deal With Spongy Moth Problems   Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:01:23 EDT
State Department of Natural Resources officials say the Michigan State University Extension websites and a page of their own can help those who are dealing with Spongy Moth issues.

New Finds At Colonial Michilimackinac Archaeological Dig   Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:00:42 EDT
The 64th archaeological field season at Colonial Michilimackinac has just begun and already two amazing finds have been made.

Wednesday State News Summary  Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:56:15 EDT
HEAT ADVISORY-LOWER MI There's a heat advisory for today for the lower peninsula in Michigan.

Alpena Fireworks Crunch Time - Still Short Of Fundraising Goal   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:04:07 EDT
Its crunch time to raise enough money fair the annual 4th of July fireworks display in Alpena, as organizers say they are running short of hitting their 23-thousand dollar ($23,000.00)...

Weather - Police Agencies Issue Heat Index Warnings For Warming Temperatures   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:03:48 EDT
National Weather officials and State Police are warning residents to get ready for summer and be mindful of potential heat Index advisories and much warmer temperatures that are forecasted...

More Than 100 Participants Attending One Water Gathering In Alpena   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:03:08 EDT
More than 100 persons will be attending an international conference in Alpena this Friday and Saturday (17 - 18), to share ideas for a sustainable future for Lake Huron.

Alpena Council Hears HUNT Annual Report   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:59:48 EDT
The Huron Undercover Narcotics Team or HUNT, has released their annual report for activity in the past year ending in 2021 and a brief summary of the report was given to the City of Alpena.

Rogers City Westminster Park Project Moves Forward   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:02:29 EDT
An effort to make improvements to the Rogers City Westminster Park is moving forward.

Alpena Township Holds Fire Department Millage Townhall Sessions   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:02:09 EDT
The Charter Township of Alpena Fire Department and Fire Committee is hosting two townhall meetings, to discuss fire department millage questions on the August 2nd primary ballot.

Alcona Deputies - 88 Complaints   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:01:50 EDT
Alcona Sheriff Deputies handled 88 calls for service in the past week.

Two Children Dead As Result Of Apparent Drowning   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:01:30 EDT
State Police of Gaylord say two children lost their lives as the apparent result of drowning.

Cheboygan Fairgrounds To Get Electrical Upgrade   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:01:10 EDT
Officials of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have announced the Cheboygan County Fairgrounds was awarded a 50-thousand dollar ($50,000.00) competitive grant to...

Poultry And Waterfowl Exhibitions Allowed To Resume   Tue, 14 Jun 2022 06:00:30 EDT
Poultry and waterfowl exhibitions and bird shows can resume in Michigan because the state has gone 30 days with no new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Tuesday State News Summary  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:41:33 EDT
AGING SERVICES LISTENING SESSION The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging is seeking input from the public at its listening session in Huron County on Friday, June 17.

Gun Safety And Reform Along With Gun Rights Highlighted During March For Our Lives Rally In Alpena   Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:03:37 EDT
Gun safety and stricter reform along with gun rights were highlighted Saturday during a March for Our Lives Rally in Alpena Saturday.

Final Gravel Portion Of North Herron Road To See Pavement This Summer  Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:03:01 EDT
Efforts to renovate and fully pave the entire length of North Herron Road between M-32 and Long Rapids Road will become reality this summer.

Military Conducts Exercise Art Alpena CRTC   Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:02:42 EDT
Military units are in training at the Alpena Phelps Collins Combat Readiness Training Center - or CRTC - in Alpena.

Presque Isle Deputies - 43 Calls For Service - 33 Hundred Miles   Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:02:23 EDT
Presque Isle County Sheriff Deputies logged over 38-hundred (3,850) road miles this past week.

Montmorency Agencies - 79 Calls For Service   Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:02:04 EDT
Montmorency County emergency service agencies responded to 79 calls for service in the past week.

Gas Prices Continue to Climb   Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:01:45 EDT
Gas prices continue to climb as new records are set, but did not advance as high this past week as "Triple A" reports the state average of $5.22 was up 16 cents in the past week.

I-75 Construction - Detour - At Mackinaw City   Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:01:05 EDT
If traveling to the Upper Peninsula this week, Michigan Department of transportation officials say road crews will be working near the Mackinac Bridge, starting Tuesday (14) starting at ...

Personal Finance Classes A Possible Requirement For High School Students   Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:00:48 EDT
A bill that would require high school students to take a personal finances class in order to graduate in Michigan is now headed to the Governor's desk.

Monday State News Summary  Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:04:33 EDT
INFLATION OIL The cost of fuel oil jumped nearly 17 per cent in May. That raises the price you pay for everything that has to be transported whether by land air or water.

Traffic Light Signal Renovation Delayed   Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:03:45 EDT
Alpena County Road Commission officials say efforts to complete a traffic signal upgrade at the corner of Long Rapids, Bagley and Genshaw has been moving along as much as possible, but has...

Bagley Street Bridge Reopens   Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:03:27 EDT
Alpena County Road Commission officials say the Bagley Street Bridge in Alpena has reopened.

Alpena - Alcona Schools Get STEM Grants   Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:03:09 EDT
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced 16 schools have been awarded Great Lakes-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational grants, in connection with Michigan’s...

Alcona Health Partners With MyMichigan Bringing Family Medicine Residents To Ossineke Location  Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:02:51 EDT
Alcona Health Center (AHC) officials have announced they are starting a new collaboration with MyMichigan Medical Center to bring a rural track, family medicine residency program to Alpena...

Alpena Township Road Closure For Utility Work   Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:02:33 EDT
Due to some utility work, Tamrack Road, between M-32 West and Kline Road, in the Charter Township of Alpena, will have intermittent Road closures on Monday (13).

Presque Isle Commissioners Adopt 2022-23 Budget   Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:02:14 EDT
In regular session Thursday (09), Presque Isle County Commissioners approved of their 2022-23 budget.

Flags To Fly In Rogers City   Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:01:56 EDT
The Rogers City Masonic Lodge has requested, and the Rogers City Council approved placement of American flags at Lakeside Park for this weekend through the 18th.

Detective Lieutenant Ken Mills Retires   Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:01:38 EDT
A person that may be familiar to some in the law enforcement community has announced he will be retiring.

POLL - Voters Support Gun Reforms - Stand Firm on Abortion Rights   Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:00:59 EDT
According to a new poll from Progress Michigan, a majority of Michigan voters overwhelmingly approve gun reforms and support abortion rights.

Free Fishing - ORV - State Park Weekend   Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:00:41 EDT
This weekend the Department of Natural Resources is once again featuring their 'Three Free' Weekend.

Friday State News Summary  Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:50:22 EDT
RYAN KELLEY FACING CHARGES While five Republican candidates for Governor were kicked off the ballot because of allegations about forged signatures, another contender finds himself in...

Alpena Council Adopts 2022-23 Budget  Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:03:49 EDT
The City of Alpena Council has approved of the 2022-23 budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

RC Hosting MEDC Meeting   Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:03:27 EDT
Rogers City officials are getting ready for hosting a Northeast Lower Michigan regional meeting of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

Presidential Disaster Declaration Sought For Gaylord   Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:03:07 EDT
Following an in-depth assessment of the area, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has requested that President Joe Biden declare a major disaster for Otsego County.

APS - Summer Food Resources For Families during Summer Break   Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:02:46 EDT
Summer break at Alpena Public Schools starts Friday, and while for some families it means heading off on vacation, for many other students in our community it means their main source of...

United Way - Kellogg’s Partner for Summer Pantry Stock Up   Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:02:25 EDT
United Way of Northeast Michigan is joining other Michigan United Ways and the Kellogg Company for the second-annual Summer Stock Up.

Meijer Supports Patients in Alpena With Donation To Patient Tower   Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:02:05 EDT
Patients receiving inpatient care at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena will benefit from the support of Meijer, as their representatives recently presented a $20,000 donation to MyMichigan...

Public Invited to Workshop about new Juneteenth National Holiday   Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:01:11 EDT
Interested community members are invited to a June 18 workshop about Juneteenth, which honors the official end of slavery in the U.S.

Hubbard Lake Boat Launch To Close Monday   Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:00:50 EDT
The East Bay Hubbard Lake boating access site in Alcona County will temporarily close starting Monday (13), for site enhancements that will make it safer for Hubbard Lake boater traffic to...

Thursday State News Summary  Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:35:07 EDT
FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER Ottawa County officials are set to break ground on the new Family Justice Center with a ceremony TODAY at 10 a.m.

Bagley Street Bridge To Possibly Open Friday   Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:03:21 EDT
Alpena County Road Commission officials say the Bagley Street Bridge in Alpena may open up for traffic on Friday.

Social District Expansion Approved By Alpena Council   Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:03:02 EDT
Under consideration for the past several weeks, approval was granted by the Alpena City Council to expand the social district within the City of Alpena.

Blues Week In The City Of Alpena   Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:02:42 EDT
This week as been declared "Blues Week" in the City of Alpena.

Summer Programs For APS Students   Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:02:24 EDT
Alpena Public School officials say they have partnered with some local organizations and there are a number of summer programs to keep kids in the learning mode.

Volunteers Sought For Frogbit Pull On Alpena Island Park   Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:02:05 EDT
Environmental Organization Huron Pines and the Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary are looking for some help to remove invasive European frog-bit from the waters around Island Park.

RC Community Support To Save A Tree Targeted For Removal   Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:01:42 EDT
Community efforts were clearly in force Tuesday evening to save a very old Silver Maple Tree in Rogers City, and Rogers City Council members agreed.

Presque Isle Lighthouses - Summer Photo And Art Contests   Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:01:22 EDT
To celebrate the history and beauty of Lighthouses near the community of Presque Isle, the Presque Isle Township Museum Society (PITMS) is hosting three creative contests this summer.

DNR Welcomes Forest Management Input   Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:43 EDT
The Department of Natural Resources will be accepting public comment prior to updating its newest 2024 forest management plan Prescribed burns, timber harvests and other activities are...

Wednesday State News Summary  Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:44:38 EDT
VEHICLE CHARGING MANUFACTURING FACILITY Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that the Canadian company FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle charging network operator, will...

City Allocates Dollars For Water - Sewer Rate Study With Township   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:05:08 EDT
The city of Alpena has allocated over 32-thousand dollars to conduct a water - sewer rate study with the Charter Township of Alpena.

Alpena Harbor Allocated 300K For Upgrades   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:04:46 EDT
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Energy Savings Paying Off For APS   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:04:01 EDT
The Alpena Power Company Efficiency United program has awarded a 1-hundred-9 thousand dollar ($109,660.00) stipend to Alpena Public Schools.

Trauma Program Hosting Bike Helmet Sale and Car Seat Safety Checks   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:03:37 EDT
Each year, about 800 bicyclists are killed, another 500,000 end up in hospital emergency rooms across the United States, and a good share are the result of bike-related injuries involving...

Community Foundation Announces Opportunities for Grants  Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:03:13 EDT
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) is accepting grant applications for the winter 2022 grant cycles of its Community Impact and Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants.

Live Mannequin Shopping Event In Alpena   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:02:48 EDT
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority is hosting a Live Mannequin Shopping Event. It will be Friday, June 10th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Alcona Sheriff - 89 Calls For Service   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:02:24 EDT
Alcona Sheriff Deputies handled 89 complaints in the past week. Deputies made two arrests, one each for a warrant and domestic assault. They also issued 10 citations in 32 traffic stops.

Cheboygan Sheriff - Free Boaters and ORV Safety Classes   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:02:00 EDT
The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Department will be offering marine and ORV safety classes, with a minimum age to attend being 12-years-old. .

Whitmer - Michigan A Top State for Small Business Revenue Growth   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:01:36 EDT
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has highlighted new small business data indicating Michigan’s continued economic growth.

Mackinac Island Policy Conference Attendees Develop Covid   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:01:12 EDT
More than a dozen people have now tested positive for COVID following the Policy Conference last week on Mackinac Island.

POLL - State Races Down To Wire - Most Disagree Roe V Wade Overturn   Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:00:26 EDT
The race for governor is in a statistical dead heat, according to the latest EPIC-MRA poll.

Tuesday State News Summary  Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:54:16 EDT
MAC CONFERENCE COVID More than a dozen people have now tested positive for COVID following the Policy Conference last week on Mackinac Island.

Gas Prices - Setting New Records   Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:03:36 EDT
Much anger is being fueled at the gas pump when motorists fill up vehicles, as all time high prices have been recorded at the pump.

May Enplanement numbers Down From Last Year - But Only By Ten   Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:03:18 EDT
The May 2022 enplanement numbers for this year were down compared to last year, but it was only by ten passengers.

Above Average Temperatures In May   Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:03:00 EDT
According to automatic weather data recording equipment at the Alpena County Regional Airport, temperatures in May were warmer and a bit more rainfall.

Alpena Public School Officials Thanking Retirees   Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:02:41 EDT
Alpena Public School officials are offering thanks and best wishes for retirement to 24 retirees.

Area Graduation Exercises Held This Past Weekend   Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:02:23 EDT
A number of schools held commencement exercises this past weekend.

Presque Isle Commissioners Approve Elected - Appointed Officials Salary Increases   Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:01:40 EDT
Presque Isle County Commissioners have approved of salary increases for elected and appointed county officials.

Presque Isle Deputies - 57 Calls For Service - 28 Hundred Miles   Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:01:21 EDT
Presque Isle County Sheriff Deputies logged over 28-hundred (2,866) road miles this past week.

Montmorency Agencies - 101 Calls For Service   Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:01:01 EDT
Montmorency County emergency service agencies responded to 101 calls for service in the past week.

Monday State News Summary  Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:39:31 EDT
HIT LIST Authorities in Wisconsin say Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's name was on a hit list found in the car of a man suspected of killing a retired judge.

Friday State News Summary  Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:27:53 EDT
FORD BRINGING THOUSAND OF JOBS TO MICHIGAN Ford will add 62-hundred factory jobs in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio as it prepares to build more electric vehicles and roll out two redesigned...

Thursday State News Summary  Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:15:19 EDT
NURSE COLLABORATIVE PLAN Michigan higher education and healthcare leaders have unveiled a collaborative plan to increase educational options to produce more highly-qualified nurses and...

Wednesday State News Summary  Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:17:29 EDT
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT To further efforts to support mental health and well-being for more Michiganders, Governor Gretchen Whitmer tasked the Michigan Dept.

Tuesday State News Summary  Tue, 31 May 2022 07:07:43 EDT
CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council released its Advanced Energy Infrastructure: A Roadmap for Implementation in Michigan which details how Michigan...

Memorial Day Observances In Alpena   Sun, 29 May 2022 06:02:30 EDT
On Memorial Day on Monday, there will be observances of the holiday in Alpena, honoring those who served the ultimate price for their country.

Sherwin Named President of MyMichigan Medical Center Midland   Sun, 29 May 2022 06:02:11 EDT
Alpena hospital administrator Chuck Sherwin has been named president of MyMichigan Medical Center Midland.

Bill Would Allow 18 Year Olds To Work In Pot Industry   Sun, 29 May 2022 06:01:30 EDT
A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow those under 21 to work in the pot industry.

POLL - Children Are Picky Eaters   Sun, 29 May 2022 06:01:10 EDT
Probably no surprise here. A new University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's National Poll finds children who are picky eaters pose a challenge to parents.

Sunday State News Summary  Sun, 29 May 2022 06:00:28 EDT
GAS PRICES If you're hitting the road during this Memorial Day weekend, gas prices in Michigan now averaging 4.56 a gallon.

Alpena Council Holds Public Hearing On Budget  Sat, 28 May 2022 06:02:28 EDT
The City of Alpena recently held a public hearing on the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Leaky Roofs Of County Buildings Get Attention   Sat, 28 May 2022 06:02:07 EDT
Some leaking roofs of Alpena County governmental buildings will get some needed attention.

Free Tows For Drunk Drivers Over Holiday Weekend   Sat, 28 May 2022 06:01:25 EDT
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend upon us, Triple-A says it's reactivating its Tow to Go program to provide safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles.

Temporary Cut In Michigan Gas Tax Possible   Sat, 28 May 2022 06:01:06 EDT
The state Senate passed legislation Thursday afternoon that will suspend the 6% sales and use taxes on gas and the 27-cent-per-gallon excise gas tax.

Saturday State News Summary  Sat, 28 May 2022 05:47:45 EDT
FIRE IN DETROIT'S MID TOWN A big fire in downtown Detroit has destroyed a well known restaurant in the city's Midtown.

Charter Township of Alpena Fire Department Conducts JAWS Training   Fri, 27 May 2022 06:03:18 EDT
Charter Township of Alpena fire department members recently (Wednesday 25) participated in JAWS training.

Unemployment Rates Fall In 13 Labor Markets   Fri, 27 May 2022 06:02:59 EDT
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates fell in 13 Michigan labor market areas between March and April.

APS - Official End Date and Start Date for Alpena Public Schools   Fri, 27 May 2022 06:02:40 EDT
Alpena Public School officials remind students and parents of the last day of school schedule and when things will resume at the end of summer.

Alpena Ordinance Governs Trailer Parking On Streets And Yards   Fri, 27 May 2022 06:02:21 EDT
City of Alpena officials remind residents that there are ordinances governing parking of trailers on city streets.

Car Crashes Into Building   Fri, 27 May 2022 06:02:02 EDT
Police continue to investigate a car crashing into the EZ-Mart at the corner of Bagley and M-32 Thursday.

Alpena Big Boy To Be Sold   Fri, 27 May 2022 06:01:43 EDT
Ludlow Enterprises announced it is selling their Big Boy Restaurant in Alpena (Ripley Boulevard) to the chain’s franchisor Big Boy Restaurant Group.

Gas Prices - Are You Changing Your Driving Habits ?   Fri, 27 May 2022 06:01:24 EDT
Gasoline prices hit new record highs over the past week, and researchers say people are changing driving habits.

AAA: Memorial Day Forecast Points to Sizzlin' Summer Travel   Fri, 27 May 2022 06:00:43 EDT
Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest in three years, building on a travel resurgence that began earlier this spring.

Friday Local Sports Summary   Fri, 27 May 2022 05:56:39 EDT
THURSDAY (26): Girls Soccer: Division 1 District Quarterfinal Alpena 9 - Saginaw Arthur Hill 0 Boys Golf: Alpena finished 6th of 24 teams with a score of 345 at the "Nightmare"...

Friday State News Summary  Fri, 27 May 2022 04:57:47 EDT
MICHIGAN STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE FOR GUN SAFETY Hundreds of students at Oxford High School walked out of class on Thursday to show their support for students and families in Uvalde, Texas.

Alpena Commissioners Adopt Resolution Honoring Retired Sheriff   Thu, 26 May 2022 06:04:01 EDT
In regular session Tuesday, Alpena Commissioners honored now retired Sheriff Steve Kieliszewski, by adopting a resolution of tribute.

Bloom Road Closure - Culvert Replacement   Thu, 26 May 2022 06:03:41 EDT
Officials of the Alpena County Road Commission have announced that a portion of Bloom Road will be closed today (Thursday, May 26).

MDOT Frees Up Construction Sites   Thu, 26 May 2022 06:03:22 EDT
Starting 3:00 p.m.

Besser Museum Hosts Night Sky Viewing Party   Thu, 26 May 2022 06:03:03 EDT
Officials of the Besser Museum in Alpena say they, and environmental organization Huron Pines will be hosting night sky viewing party at Rockport’s Dark Sky Park.

RC Council Introduces Zoning Ordinance Updates   Thu, 26 May 2022 06:02:42 EDT
Rogers City Council members recently approved second readings of some ordinance revisions and updates. One allows splitting non-conforming lots for sale in certain conditions.

Alcona Deputies - 90 Calls For Service   Thu, 26 May 2022 06:02:23 EDT
Alcona Sheriff Deputies responded to 90 calls for service in the past week, making one arrest on a warrant, and issuing six citations in 34 traffic stops.

Students And Communities Help Gaylord Tornado Relief   Thu, 26 May 2022 06:02:03 EDT
Students from one Northern Michigan school traveled to Gaylord Tuesday to help with tornado clean-up.

Michigan Retailer Report - Sales Fall In April   Thu, 26 May 2022 06:01:44 EDT
The Michigan Retailers Association reports that April 2022 sales slightly fell over March.

Thursday State News Summary  Thu, 26 May 2022 06:01:04 EDT
MICHIGAN RETAIL REPORT The Michigan Retailers Association reports that April 2022 sales slightly fell over March.

AMA-ESD Concurs - Changes Common Calendar For Spring Break 2023   Wed, 25 May 2022 06:03:20 EDT
The Alpena, Montmorency, Alcona Educational Service District (AMA-ESD) board recently took action to change spring break scheduling in the districts five year common calendar.

US-23 Traffic in Alpena Detoured for Emergency Storm Sewer Repair   Wed, 25 May 2022 06:03:00 EDT
Motorists traveling in Downtown Alpena take note ! The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be detouring US-23 through-traffic in Alpena today (Wednesday), Thursday, and...

Alpena Township Road Closure For Utility Work   Wed, 25 May 2022 06:02:40 EDT
Due to some utility work, Colorado Road, off Arizona Road, in the Charter Township of Alpena, will have intermittent Road closures today (Tuesday).

Dean Transportation Bus Involved In Crash - No Serious Injuries   Wed, 25 May 2022 06:02:20 EDT
Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational Service District officials say one of their contracted Dean Transportation busses was struck by another vehicle just after 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Ossineke Man Arrested For Pouring Syrup In A Fuel Tank   Wed, 25 May 2022 06:02:00 EDT
State Police of Alpena say they have arrested an Ossineke man for allegedly pouring syrup into a fuel tank.

Mio Man Arrested For Home Invasion - Criminal Sexual Conduct   Wed, 25 May 2022 06:01:39 EDT
State Police say they have arrested an 82 year old Mio man, who has been charged with home invasion and criminal sexual conduct.

Alpena DDA Holds Downtown Beautification - Clean Up Project   Wed, 25 May 2022 06:01:20 EDT
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority is teaming up with a group of volunteers that is looking to cleanup and plant flowers in the downtown area Saturday (28) between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

FEMA Aid For Gaylord In The Works   Wed, 25 May 2022 06:00:41 EDT
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted her request for a joint Preliminary Damage Assessment with state and local officials.

Wednesday State News Suimmary  Wed, 25 May 2022 06:45:36 EDT
TORNADO PETS-GAYLORD In the wake of the tornado in Gaylord last Friday, many pets have been displaced.

Tuesday State News Summary  Tue, 24 May 2022 06:40:30 EDT
STORM DAMAGE ASSISTANCE As residents across northern Michigan assess damage and begin to recover from Friday afternoons tornado, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial...

CDC - PI And Cheboygan Counties High Risk Of Covid   Tue, 24 May 2022 06:03:17 EDT
22 Michigan counties are now listed by the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) as a high risk for COVID.

Township Fire Department Faces Fire Hose Dilemma   Tue, 24 May 2022 06:02:57 EDT
Charter Township of Alpena Trustees have decided to table having hoses tested for their fire department.

Alpena Township Responds To Shed Fire   Tue, 24 May 2022 06:02:38 EDT
Charter Township of Alpena Fire responded to a shed fire Monday afternoon.

Over 100 Smoke Detectors Installed In Alpena Northside Areas   Tue, 24 May 2022 06:02:19 EDT
The City of Alpena Fire Department and American Red Cross Disaster Services recently (Thursday 19) conducted a door-to-door campaign on the City’s northside, and installed 103 smoke...

Tornado Captured In Picture On Alpena Airplane Flight   Tue, 24 May 2022 06:01:59 EDT
With a tornado hitting the City of Gaylord last Friday, seeing one while on an airplane was no doubt an unsettling experience.

Helping With Gaylord Tornado Relief   Tue, 24 May 2022 06:01:40 EDT
In the aftermath of a tornado hitting the City of Gaylord last Friday, you might want to know if or how you can make a contribution to help.

Starlite Public Restrooms To Close At Night   Tue, 24 May 2022 06:01:21 EDT
Due to ongoing vandalism, the Starlite public restrooms in Alpena will be closed during overnight between 9:090 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. each day until further notice.

Alpena Township Road Closure For Utility Work   Tue, 24 May 2022 06:00:41 EDT
Due to some utility work, Shelly Street, in-between Hobbs Drive and Carew Street, in the Charter Township of Alpena, will have intermittent Road closures today (Tuesday).

Relief Supplies For Gaylord Sought   Mon, 23 May 2022 09:09:25 EDT
If in the Rogers City area, and you would like to help with a donation to the Gaylord Community, community organizers are filling up a school bus with various supplies for assistance.

Two Dead - 40 Plus Injured - Gaylord Begins Tornado Recovery Process   Mon, 23 May 2022 06:03:21 EDT
Two persons are dead and at least 40 were injured, some seriously, as the result of a tornado that hit the City of Gaylord Friday.