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MSP officer recognized for success hostage negotiations

Hats off to a Michigan State Police officer working out of the agency's St. Ignace post for winning a state-wide award for excellence in hostage negotiations. MSP announced this week that Sgt. Jacob Hubbard was unanimously selected to receive the Michigan Association of Hostage Negotiators' 2026 "Negotiator of the Year" award for his role in a Jan. 3-4 incident involving an armed suspect, a woman and four children held against their will and numerous dogs at a rural residence in Marquette County. Hubbard was selected from a group of candidates who demonstrated outstanding work in ...

National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

The Michigan State Police is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription pills. All of MSP's 31 posts will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. This is one of two annual events held in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other police agencies, MSP advises in a news release. "Safely disposing of unused and expired medications is a simple step that can have a lasting impact on our communities," said Col. James F. Grady II, ...

Karlyn Rapport embodies spirit of Evergreen Award

Marquette County is stronger because of leaders like Karlyn Rapport, whose decades of service have opened doors, strengthened lives and created opportunities for generations of women and girls. Some people make a difference in their communities through a single accomplishment. Others spend a lifetime identifying needs, bringing people together and building solutions that endure long after the work begins. Karlyn Rapport belongs firmly in the latter category, and her selection as the 2026 Evergreen Award of Marquette County recipient is a fitting recognition of a remarkable legacy of ...

Protect yourself, family: Get your flu vaccine today

As flu season returns to Michigan, residents are being urged to get their annual flu vaccinations to protect themselves, their families and their communities. Declining vaccination rates across the state have become a growing public health concern, leaving more people vulnerable to serious illness, hospitalization and even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 42% of Michigan residents ages 6 months and older received a flu vaccine during the 2024–25 flu season. This means that fewer than half of eligible residents were vaccinated, ...

IRS offers cybersecurity steps to protect tax data

The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take simple steps to strengthen online security during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which highlights the role everyone can play in protecting personal, financial and tax information from identity thieves and scammers. "Criminals continue to look for new ways to steal taxpayer information and exploit trusted partnerships," IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano said in a news release. "Taxpayers and tax professionals can help protect sensitive information and strengthen the security of the tax system by making cybersecurity ...

Doctor: Breast cancer rates rising among younger women

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Aspirus Health Care experts are warning that more women in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer, reflecting a national trend that researchers are working to better understand. While breast cancer remains most common among older women, studies show rates are increasing among younger women, particularly those younger than 50. Researchers believe the trend is likely linked to several factors rather than a single cause, according to an Aspirus news release. Dr. Andrew Huang, radiation oncologist for Aspirus Cancer Care and ...