The winter of 2025–2026 was among the harshest ever recorded across much of Michigan, and the extreme conditions also contributed to a new record being set at the Mackinac Bridge.
A Michigan State Police trooper observed a semi-truck driver speeding and driving recklessly while crossing the Mackinac Bridge. A traffic stop revealed the driver was hauling illegal weapons.
A little girl's trip across the Mackinac Bridge for the first time has gone viral. Watch her adorable reaction as she takes in the breathtaking height and views of the Mighty Mac.
At the annual antique tractor crossing, a young boy arranges toy tractors for his own parade. Organizers now invite attendees to bring toy tractors to make his mini-parade extra special this year.
A 21-year-old from Michigan’s UP skipped the Mackinac Bridge toll and then led police on a wild 110 mph chase that ended with a crash and multiple charges.
The Mackinac Bridge went dark for nearly an hour Wednesday night, and drivers were stunned. Would you cross the Mighty Mac without lights? Most say no.
Avoiding Michigan's Mackinac Bridge turns a 5-mile trip between Mackinaw City and St. Ignace into an 897-mile slog around Lake Michigan or a 1,671-mile journey through Canada, making the bridge the only practical route.