May 6, 2026 | Breaking News, News
Voters in Alger County approved two school-related ballot proposals in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results. In Burt Township, the Burt Township School District No. 2 operating millage renewal proposal passed with strong support, receiving 154 “yes”...
Apr 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News
By Staff Two men from Michigan and Pennsylvania have been arrested following a multi-agency undercover operation targeting online child predators in Alger County. According to law enforcement officials, the operation was conducted March 13, 2026, by personnel from the...
Apr 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News
By Staff A 3-year-old child has died following a structure fire Thursday evening in the city of Munising, according to Alger County Public Information Officer Robert Steinhoff. In a media release issued by Steinhoff in his role as Alger County Public Information...
Apr 24, 2026 | Breaking News, News
APRIL 23, 2026, MUNISING-At 5:44PM, Alger County Dispatch received a 911 call for a structure fire in the City of Munising on the 600 block of West Superior Street. Munising City Fire Department, Munising Township, AuTrain Township, and Rock River Township Fire...
Dec 11, 2025 | Breaking News, News
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor Munising Fire Department crews responded Wednesday evening to a report of a fire in the 200 block of Chestnut Street. Firefighters arrived to find a side-by-side on fire next to a garage. The vehicle was extinguished, and the...
Nov 14, 2025 | Breaking News, News, Public Notices
By Jennifer Champagne Managing Editor With firearm deer season starting this weekend, Alger County Sheriff Todd Brock is asking local hunters to stay alert for any potential clues in the ongoing search for Starla Goings, 65, who has been missing since Aug. 15. Brock...