Alpena State police continue to investigate the death of 48 year old man who allegedly committed acts of assault and later died in a vehicle semi crash. Police say just before 7:30 A.M. Sunday.  Read More...
Local & Regional News
    County Looks To Invest In Security For Fiber Materials At Airport  Mon, 20 May 2013 02:33:19 EDT
    The Alpena County Commissioners Finance Committee has agreed to spend just-under 18 hundred dollars ($1,774) on a networking cabinet intended to house new fiberoptic materials at the county airport.
    Time To Clean Up Alpena   Mon, 20 May 2013 02:09:31 EDT
    A group formed in 1996 to take care of the Thunder Bay Light House and it's surrounding grounds. And 17 years later, they're still at it and then some.
    Four AHS Musicians Named Tops In State  Mon, 20 May 2013 02:06:57 EDT
    Four Alpena High School musicians were recently awarded the highest statewide honor - selections for the Michigan Youth Arts Festival.
    PI Commissioners Allow Funding For Case Twp Youth Program  Mon, 20 May 2013 02:04:22 EDT
    The Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners has agreed to make up to a thousand dollars available to a Case Township summer youth program. However, that money comes with some stipulations.
    77 Year Old Montmorency County Man Rescued From Water   Mon, 20 May 2013 02:01:53 EDT
    Montmorency County authorities say a 77 year old man was rescued after falling into a remote creek.
    Downed Power Lines and ATV Crash Highlight Week for Montmorency Authorities  Mon, 20 May 2013 01:59:15 EDT
    Montmorency County emergency crews dealt with downed power lines, an ATV crash and a computer scam over the past week. Around 1 p.m.
    Crop Technology - More Food With less Resources  Mon, 20 May 2013 01:56:43 EDT
    Advances in crop technology are allowing farmers to grow more food while using fewer resources.
    Standish - Casino To See Expansion  Mon, 20 May 2013 01:54:12 EDT
    The Saganing Eagles Landing Casino is planning expansions to more than triple its facility as well as bring 251 new jobs to the Standish area.
    Detroit 6th In Postal Dog Attacks  Mon, 20 May 2013 01:51:35 EDT
    The U.S. Postal Service has ranked Detroit among the top cities in the country for dog attacks on letter carriers.
    Assault Suspect Dies In Vehicle Crash  Sun, 19 May 2013 15:14:59 EDT
    Alpena State police continue to investigate the death of 48 year old man who allegedly committed acts of assault and later died in a vehicle semi crash. Police say just before 7:30 A.M. Sunday.
    Accident Closes Portion of M-32  Sun, 19 May 2013 07:35:49 EDT
    A portion of M-32 in Hillman was closed Sunday morning due to an accident near Hillman. The closure affects the section of the highway from State Street to Edwards Road.
    Alpena Mayor Declares May Older Americans Month  Sun, 19 May 2013 04:02:23 EDT
    Alpena Mayor Matt Waligora has proclaimed May as "Older Americans Month" to recognize citizens aged 60 and older, .
    RCAS Board Gives Approval to COP-ESD Budget  Sun, 19 May 2013 03:59:42 EDT
    The Rogers City Area Schools Board of Education has signed off on the annual Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District budget.
    Volunteer Lake Monitors Needed for Tip of Mitt Area  Sun, 19 May 2013 03:57:04 EDT
    The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is looking for volunteers to monitor lakes of all sizes in Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Antrim Counties in the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program.
    Hudsonville and Pure Michigan Holding Ice Cream Contest  Sun, 19 May 2013 03:54:32 EDT
    The state's Pure Michigan campaign and Hudsonville Ice Cream are once again asking residents to submit ideas for the next Pure Michigan flavor.
    Study Links Sexual Harassment and Eating Disorders in Men  Sun, 19 May 2013 03:51:50 EDT
    A new study by researchers at Michigan State University says that men who experience high levels of sexual harassment are much more likely than women to induce vomiting and take laxatives and...
    Alpena Police Looking for Hit and Run Semi Driver  Sun, 19 May 2013 03:49:14 EDT
    The Alpena Police Department is looking for a hit-and-run driver whose semi-truck apparently hit a light pole in the HPC Credit Union parking lot early Saturday (May 18) morning.
    Scrutinizing Phone Bills Saves RC Over 4K  Sat, 18 May 2013 07:47:12 EDT
    Rogers City Council Members recently learned that a review of the city's telecommunications system has saved it some money.
    PI Commissioners Approve Outdoor Stove Ordinance  Sat, 18 May 2013 07:44:41 EDT
    The Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners has approved an ordinance placing new guidelines on the installation of outdoor wood-burning furnaces.
    Lincoln Village Council Completes Grant Audit   Sat, 18 May 2013 07:40:46 EDT
    An audit of Village of Lincoln finances obtained under grant programs has been completed.
    Click It Or Ticket  Sat, 18 May 2013 07:38:09 EDT
    Troopers from the Michigan State Police Alpena Post are once again participating in the Spring Click It Or Ticket campaign.
    Chisholm Street and State Avenue Work Begins Monday  Sat, 18 May 2013 07:34:54 EDT
    Beginning on Monday, (May 20) the Contractor for the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin the work of removing the surface of Chisholm Street from 11th to State and State Avenue From...
    Alpena Sheriffs Office Requests New In-Car Camera  Sat, 18 May 2013 07:31:34 EDT
    The Alpena County Commissioners Finance Committee has agreed to let the Sheriffs Department purchase a new in-car video camera for one of its patrol units.
    ACC Trustees Approve ROV Purchase  Sat, 18 May 2013 07:28:58 EDT
    Alpena Community College's Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a Remotely-Operated Vehicle (ORV) for the school's recently added Marine Technology program.
    United Way Announces New Chairpersons  Fri, 17 May 2013 02:02:24 EDT
    At the 58th annual meeting of the United Way of Northeast Michigan this week, Mike and Barb Mahler were named chairpersons for this year’s campaign.

State News
    Monday Morning State News Summary  Mon, 20 May 2013 01:36:52 EDT
    (MI-Advances in Crop Technology) Advances in crop technology are allowing farmers to grow more food while using fewer resources.
    Friday Morning State News  Fri, 17 May 2013 01:11:22 EDT
    (MI-Black-Unemployment) Michigan's employment situation may be improving, but a new report says African Americans may not be benefiting from it.
    Thursday State News Summary  Thu, 16 May 2013 12:31:02 EDT
    (MI-Powerball Jackpot) The Powerball jackpot has topped half-a-billion (B) dollars. No one won last night's (Wednesday) grand prize so the jackpot moves to an estimated record 550-million dollars.
    Thursday Morning State News  Thu, 16 May 2013 01:25:12 EDT
    (Saginaw Co-Buena Vista Could Open) Classes could be back in session Friday in the Buena (BYOO-nuh) Vista School District in Saginaw County.
    Wednesday State News Summary  Wed, 08 May 2013 12:52:23 EDT
    (Muskegon Co-Heeringa Investigation-UPDATE) There's a new development in the search for a missing West Michigan woman.

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