Trout Lake Township
Somewhere in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, tucked into a city that sits right on the edge of two countries, there’s a steakhouse so good that people who already live nearby keep finding reasons to go back. The Antlers Restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie is the kind of place...
A trip to Michigan‘s gorgeous Mackinac Island is becoming a lot more expensive, and locals aren’t too happy about it. With ferry-related costs reportedly jumping by 50%, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has now filed a lawsuit against the company behind the service, accusing it of creating an illegal monopoly. The news has sparked frustration among locals, many of whom say the rising prices and extra fees are making an already pricey trip even harder on their wallets.
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- More than 2,000 homes and businesses in Chippewa County that previously lacked reliable high-speed internet access are part of a broadband expansion project that includes installing infrastructure beneath the St. Marys River. Spectrum is working to bring high-speed internet service to residents of Sugar Island...
AG Nessel sues Macking Island ferry company
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – November 12, 2026 – As fall gives way to winter in Northern Michigan, Mackinac Island transitions into a calm, peaceful haven during the colder months. While Mackinac Island hums from May through October, it remains open year-round, trading the clip-clop of horse-drawn carriages for snow-covered streets and lakeside bluffs that invite travelers to slow down and experience all the destination’s splendor.
A new report highlighting four Northern Michigan counties shows business and local government leaders are concerned about a lack of attainable workforce housing in the region. The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance is a nonprofit economic development organization covering Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Cheboygan counties. Bi-yearly, they release their Economic Pulse Report, where they survey business leaders and local government officials across the four counties.
This story is part of a series on the challenges and solutions related to oral health in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. It is made possible with funding support from the Delta Dental Foundation. Janelle Randall remembers people arriving hours before a free dental clinic in the Grand Rapids area opened....
