The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz. And neither is backing down, showing the limitations of President Donald Trump’s reliance on escalating ...

Many Michiganders are eager to get going on spring yard cleanups. If you’re planning to burn yard debris, remember to check for a burn permit first! The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ burn ...

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices ...

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration has not ...

On Aug. 4, people will have several county proposals to vote on. SooLeader looks at the Renewal of Ambulance and Fire Protection dedicated millage as it is stated on the ballot: This millage is to ...

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is issuing a statewide Air Quality Alert for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) for Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Pollutants ...

SooLeader gave each mayoral candidate — incumbent Don Gerrie and challenger Steve Habusta — the opportunity to answer the same questions regarding their desire to be mayor for the next two years.

Melissa Perron – mother of five, Sault Tribe member, Northern Michigan Advocate, and founder of Families for Safe Staffing – is throwing her hat in the political ring. Perron is running as a Democrat ...

With the presidential election going to Donald J. Trump, locally there were several other races and issues on the ballot that people had the chance to vote on. According to the Chippewa County ...

Mackinac County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old female from Marquette Twp. located in the Hessel area. The female was last seen at her residence around 9 ...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday will have governors and electricity companies join a voluntary pledge to shield U.S. consumers from higher utility bills from data centers — a sign ...