Michigan lawmakers prepare to give Mackinac Island more oversight on ferry fares
A process has started that intends to place more oversight for ferry costs to Mackinac Island within that Michigan city council's authority.
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A process has started that intends to place more oversight for ferry costs to Mackinac Island within that Michigan city council's authority.
City officials on Mackinac Island have banned the use of e-bicycles in their community, with the exception of those who need one because of a mobility disability.
Lingering ice has delayed the start of summer ferry service to Mackinac Island from Arnold Transit and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry.
The U.S. Coast Guard will start ice-breaking operations Tuesday in the area between St. Ignace and Mackinac Island.
"Conditions were worse than a whiteout (if that's possible)," Mackinac Island's fire chief said about Sunday's rescue of a snowmobiler.
In a cease and desist notice to MTVRS, LLC, Dana Nessel accuses the company of violating the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.
Mackinac Island Fire Department's ladder truck crew was able to reach and rescue a man who was barely hanging on at the cliffs.
Competition boats will leave the Black River in Port Huron Saturday morning for the Bayview Mackinac Race.
Fudge has been made in the tourist town of Mackinac Island, Michigan, for over 150 years. Here's an introduction to the history and varieties one will find from local businesses ahead of National Fudge Day 2025, which is June 16.
The Mackinac Policy Conference brings political and business leaders together for discussions on political and economic issues.
Mackinac Island Fire Chief Jason St. Onge said the man "went over a cliff" near Arch Rock and was stuck.
Two Michigan towns are on the ballot for Best Historic Small Town in the USA Today Reader's Choice 2025 honors.
Mackinac Island is in the running to be named the best place to visit in the U.S. during the fall.
The search and recovery team that found a crash victim and airplane lost 17 years ago in Michigan's Lake Huron said it's hoping to help even more people find their lost loved ones.
Searchers have discovered a small plane that crashed in Michigan's Lake Huron 17 years ago as well as the long-missing remains of a passenger.
Police believe the woman was traveling westbound on a bicycle when she collided with a carriage traveling eastbound.
The Coast Guard says all five people and the dog were rescued within 20 minutes of receiving the initial report.
This year's agenda for the conference includes a focus on economic development, education and infrastructure.
An employee dormitory on Mackinac Island was evacuated Wednesday night after an e-bike battery caused a fire.
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is selling its iconic rocking chairs that are featured on its front porch.
Kristina Karamo – a former community college professor with limited political experience – became the head of the state party in February after pushing far-right election conspiracy theories and promising to end the party's reliance on traditional wealthy donors.
For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a summer will go.
Mackinac Island was recently named the best summer travel destination in the United States for 2023, according to USA Today.
The Mackinac Island Ferry is going electric with the help of a $3.06 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Investors in the scheme were given statements that claimed profits, when the funds actually lost money, federal officials said
Clintondale High School canceled the dance after the Michigan State Police and the Ok2Say hotline notified school officials about an hour before the event.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced she will intervene in Consumers Energy's proposal to raise rates by about $456 million a year, which would increase residential electric rates by 9.8%.
The Madison Heights City Council voted 4-3 to deny funding for a drag queen story time that was expected to be part of the city's June 7 Arts and Pride event.
The Madison Heights City Council voted 4-3 to deny funding for a drag queen story time that was expected to be part of the city's June 7 Arts and Pride event.
Clintondale High School canceled the dance after the Michigan State Police and the Ok2Say hotline notified school officials about an hour before the event.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced she will intervene in Consumers Energy's proposal to raise rates by about $456 million a year, which would increase residential electric rates by 9.8%.
A group of residents on Holland Road in Taylor, Michigan, say they are now doing everything they can to keep their neighborhood the way it is after some of them received a letter saying the city is considering rezoning their neighborhood.
A young male bear that was spotted up a tree in a mid-Michigan city was safely relocated to Houghton Lake, local authorities said.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Temps continue to heat up. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell us when the chance of rain will cool us down.
The case of Lynette Hooker, a Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas in April, is being investigated as a "possible foreign murder of a U.S. national," a U.S. official told CBS News.
A meteor that was seen over parts of Michigan on June 1 is among a series of fireballs and meteors noticed in recent months across the United States. CBS News has this report.
Clintondale High School officials canceled the school's prom one hour before the event on Tuesday after being alerted to a potential security threat.
Florida's attorney general has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized profit and speed over user safety and that the harms caused by ChatGPT "are substantial and outweigh any benefits of ChatGPT use."