Long-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story
March 3, 2023 GMTTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Even for the Thunder Bay area, a perilous swath of northern Lake Huron off the Michigan coast that has devoured many a ship, the Ironton’s fate seems particularly cruel.
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2 men charged in deaths of 2 women in Alpena area in 2021
October 19, 2022 GMTALPENA, Mich. (AP) — Two men in northern Michigan were charged in the deaths of two women whose homicides occurred weeks apart but were connected, authorities said Wednesday.
The disappearances of Brynn Bills and Abby Hill have received much publicity in the Alpena area.
Gov. Whitmer extends law putting court costs on defendants
October 9, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed another extension of a law that makes people convicted of crimes, typically with low incomes, responsible for a portion of local court expenses.
The law, which raises millions of dollars for local governments, doesn't apply to others who use Michigan's court system.
Alpena-area men go to prison while 2 deaths are investigated
April 24, 2022 GMTALPENA, Mich. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to two years in prison while authorities continue to investigate the deaths of two women, including one whose remains were dug up in his backyard in the Alpena area.
It could be tricky to get a deer processed in some areas
November 13, 2021 GMTALPENA, Mich. (AP) — Deer hunters might find it easier to bag a buck than to have the meat processed in some areas of Michigan.
With the traditional 16-day firearm season starting Monday, some butchers in the northeastern Lower Peninsula expect to be very busy, especially because there's less competition.
State’s top court looks at law that makes convicts pay bills
October 28, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to look again at a law that allows communities to collect millions of dollars from poor criminal defendants to pay salaries, keep lights on and wax floors in courthouses up and down the state.
Body of 2nd missing woman found in Alpena area
October 20, 2021 GMTALPENA, Mich. (AP) — Police found a woman's body in a wooded area near Alpena, the second suspicious death in recent weeks.
Body of missing teen found buried in Alpena County
September 30, 2021 GMTALPENA, Mich. (AP) — Authorities discovered the body of a missing teenager buried behind a home in Alpena County.
Brynn Bills of Alpena was last seen by her family early in August. A tip led police to a home in Alpena Township where her remains were found Tuesday in dirt that had been recently disturbed.
Bear euthanized after being recaptured in Traverse City area
September 24, 2021 GMTTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A black bear that traveled back to an area in northern Michigan after being removed for raiding bird feeders and trash cans has been euthanized.
The large male bear was recaptured Thursday, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported.
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Despite virus, Michigan groups aim to keep summer tradition
May 18, 2020 GMTALPENA, Mich. (AP) — Some small Michigan communities aren't giving up on summer traditions despite the coronavirus...
Happy 2020: Server at Michigan restaurant gets $2,020 tip
December 31, 2019 GMTALPENA, Mich. (AP) — The restaurant bill was $23. But the tip at a small-town restaurant in Michigan was much larger: $2,020...
US marine sanctuary hosts underwater robot event
June 25, 2014 GMTALPENA, Michigan (AP) — Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary will host more than 60 teams this week from 18 states and 13 countries for an underwater robot competition.
The 13th annual Marine Advanced Technology Education Remotely Operated Vehicle International Competition takes place Thursday through Saturday.