Mike Bitnar News Today

A volunteer firefighter from the Upper Peninsula has been charged with two more counts of felony arson after investigators uncovered evidence that he was allegedly involved in more fires.

The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office confirms 35-year-old Joseph Halder was arrested on Saturday night while the Whitefish Township Fire Department was fighting a fire at a vacant building in the Paradise business district.

A 30-year-old Sault Ste Marie man is in jail for 13 charges related to human trafficking, sexual assault, and possession of narcotics.

The annual event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot at Pat’s Foods and the Walmart parking lot.

The goal of the program is to help people get rid of expired or otherwise unneeded prescription drugs to prevent them from being misused or stolen.

Chippewa county board of commissioners approves increase of funding for school resource officers with money from marijuana tax.

A local food drive resulted in three tons of food and over $2,300 donated for local families in need this holiday season.

Local authorities are urging residents to stay safe this winter season by exercising caution while driving.