What are you talking about? Search Google News for Mackinac Bridge. The first hit leads to 559 stories in all the media. The MSM is covering it thoroughly. Check before you write.
Chill out. You're certainly right, but the MSM needs a bit of time to make the connection.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/08/13/michigan.arrests/index.html
Like you say, it's pretty clear now that they're stepping up to it.