Mayor Margaret Doud cut the ribbon on the tourism season as businesses prepare to welcome visitors with new dining options, ...

A harsh winter delayed freight boats nearly two months, compressing renovation timelines as the car-free island prepared for ...

With Mackinac Island attractions fully opening this weekend, thousands of people will be lining up for ferries and heading to the island in search of a unique experience with family or friends. The ...

The ferries serving Mackinac Island say they have to cease service in 2027 because of what the company described as the city’s refusal to negotiate a new contract. The city of Mackinac Island ...

ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WLUC) - UPDATE: In a text message, the Mackinac Bridge Authority says the bridge has reopened. “The recent emergency incident on the bridge has been cleared,” the authority said.

Apr 28, 2026 Apr 28, 2026 Updated Apr 29, 2026 MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WJRT) - Mackinac Island is one of Michigan's most popular tourist destinations, but getting there next year could be much more ...

A Michigan House representative whose district includes the Mackinac Bridge wants to research why the bridge needed to close more frequently than usual this winter due to ice. "The Mackinac Bridge is ...

MACKINAW COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The City of Mackinac Island and Hoffmann Marine have been in an ongoing dispute over ferry services. The dispute is seen as a possible warning that service could ...

MACKINAC ISLAND — Mackinac Island’s privately-owned ferry operators are threatening to pull service in 2027 as contract and legal disputes continue to play out. The ferry companies said in April 21 ...

Lingering ice in the Straits of Mackinac has delayed the start of summer ferry service to Mackinac Island. Arnold Transit Company said it is continuing its winter service schedule, which is a limited ...

MACKINAC BRIDGE — State Rep. Parker Fairbairn, R-Harbor Springs, this week proposed a study to investigate a sharp increase in Mackinac Bridge closures caused by falling ice. The study would be ...

MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Ice conditions in the harbors at Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, and ice movement on Lakes Huron and Michigan will delay the start of service for the a ferry to Mackinac ...