Teen jailed after fatal crash in Delta County

October 13, 2026

HYDE — A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 2 and I Road in Delta County early Sunday led to one teen’s death, another arrested and treated for injuries and a third hospitalized. Deputies from the Delta County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies responded about 12:40 a.m. Eastern time to a two-vehicle collision in Hyde in which one vehicle reportedly was on fire and occupants were entrapped. “Upon arrival, deputies discovered a truck was traveling on I Road and failed to stop for the intersection at U.S. 2, striking a passenger car traveling on U.S. 2,” read a ...

Whitmer suspends penalties for farmers, loggers using dyed diesel on the highway

October 13, 2026

With the average diesel price in Michigan at nearly $6.50, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed an executive order declaring a state of energy emergency intended to loosen the strain farmers and loggers face when fueling their vehicles. As part of her executive order, Whitmer is ...

Who’s Next Bar to again host benefit for cancer loan closet

October 13, 2026

AURORA, Wis. — Who’s Next Bar in Aurora will host its third benefit for the Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet starting at about 2 p.m. Saturday. Last year’s benefit raised about $10,000 and owner Wendy DeClark is hoping for another great turnout. DeClark herself is a cancer ...

President Trump sticks with tariffs ahead of midterms

October 12, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe President Donald Trump really does believe that "tariff" is the most beautiful word in the dictionary. Despite higher prices, criticism from trade experts and displeasure among voters, Trump holds fast to his belief that imposing the highest import duties on U.S. ...

El-Sayed’s candidacy takes on significance beyond Michigan

October 12, 2026

PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — Abdul El-Sayed, holding a handheld mic and wearing his signature V-neck black shirt, slowly shook his head as a woman at his town hall described how she burned through her savings after undergoing emergency brain surgery. "I'm really sorry for your experience, ...

Indigenous Peoples Day observed along with Columbus Day

October 12, 2026

Indigenous Peoples Day has been recognized for decades in different forms and under a variety of names to celebrate Native Americans' history and culture and to acknowledge the challenges they continue to face. In 2021, President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation ...