Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation creating more opportunities for outdoor recreation by authorizing $26 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants.

The People have rested and the defense called its first witness Thursday afternoon, in the trial of 22 year-old Nicholas Skaluba of Alpena, who stands accused of sexually assaulting two teens at separate summer parties in 2016.

A school in northeast Michigan has received a wellness award for fostering healthy eating, physical activity habits and tobacco-free lifestyles.

Alpena Art Walks are returning to the downtown area for a third consecutive year.

It will cost over $65,000 to repair a water main break on Genshaw Road, and that’s down from an original estimate of nearly $84,000.

Residents of northeast Michigan placed 76 calls for service to the Michigan State Police post in Alpena over the week.

The Thunder Bay Theatre in Alpena is holding a garage sale Saturday, to sell off costumes, props, and set pieces that are no longer needed.

Girls on the Run Sunrise Side is hosting another fun-filled Color Me Awesome 5K run/walk in Rogers City Saturday.

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she opposes Republicans’ proposal to let people fully opt out of mandatory medical benefits covered by their auto insurance premiums.

The U.S. Transportation Department is awarding $779 million in supplemental funding for infrastructure grants to 127 airports in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Eight more witnesses testified on behalf of the prosecution Wednesday, on day three of the trial of the People versus Nicholas Skaluba of Alpena.

The man who allegedly fired gunshots at employees of Decorative Panels International (DPI) Sunday, has been arraigned.