In 2025, there were 845,713 crossings compared with just over 1.1 million in 2024.

The 57th I-500 snowmobile race finished today in Sault Ste. Marie, with Team No. 54 Hetteen Heritage Racing Polaris securing a close victory.

The 57th I-500 Snowmobile Endurance Race is set for Saturday in Sault Ste. Marie, with racers tackling a 500-mile ice track at speeds exceeding 110 mph.

Sault Ste. Marie Fire and EMS responded to a fire in a historic downtown building. Officials suspect a pet may have accidentally turned on a stove, leading to the incident.

Mackinac County house fire sends firefighter to hospital. Crews battle blaze for hours; house deemed a total loss.

Race week at the I-500 track in Sault Ste. Marie features the Mini-5 kids snowmobile races, drawing young participants and delighting families and organizers.

Northern Michigan boys and girls basketball highlights

The nearly $90 million project broke ground in September 2023.

Kohl's in Sault Ste. Marie will close permanently on March 14, joining other businesses that have left Cascade Crossing.

The future of a neighborhood park in Sault Ste. Marie is uncertain as the city considers ending its maintenance lease with St. Mary's Catholic School.

Scores and highlights from local high school basketball matchups

First responders attended the scene after a Jeep crashed into a house in Sault Ste. Marie. No injuries were reported, and the driver refused hospital transport.

Brimley vs Sault Ste. Marie girls and boys basketball

Less than three weeks remain until the 57th I-500 Snowmobile Endurance Race, and volunteers are busy preparing the track by building up ice.

Highlights from across Northern Michigan