Thursday, May 7, 2026

20 year old pleads guilty in multiple murders!

20 year old Levi Highsmith has plead guilty but mentally ill to (3) counts of 2nd degree murder in the deaths of 83 year old Lois Beardsley, her daughter, 52 yr old Suellen &...

Michigan DNR arrest (2) for illegal activity!

Two people have been arrested for possessing illegal firearms and drugs after a Michigan DNR conservation officer conducted a traffic stop in a remote area in Otsego County. The names of those arrested will...

Corbin Redman has been sentenced in shooting death of his 11 year old sister

After nearly 2 years of court hearings & delays, Corbin Redman, initially charged with murder, in the shooting death of his 11 year old sister, has been sentenced to probation that includes “23 separate...

Mt Pleasant’s Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribes 2% Spring Disbursement request is out…

A Town Center civic space plan, a walking path connection & street overlays and resurfacing are among the city of Mt Pleasant’s requests for funding from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s 2% funding, totalling...

Wisconsin man in Gov Whitmer kidnapping scheme back in court today!

A Wisconsin man who drove past the vacation home of Michigan Gov. Whitmer during a scheme to kidnap her in 2020 is returning to court to change his not-guilty plea. Brian Higgins is scheduled...

Alma grants requested – only one comes through for lesser amount!

It was a case of good news/bad news regarding (3) separate grants the city of Alma applied for to extend the riverwalk and grade their park system. The originally requested $80K for the project....

Mt Pleasant Fire Dept & City Commissioners make improvements!

City commissioners have paved the way for future improvements in the Mt Pleasant Fire Dept.  They’ve agreed to pay $49,760 for a comprehensive analysis of fire services, which fire officials have said has not...

Four Mid-Michigan boys basketball teams who won districts, advance to Regionals, today!

Four Mid-Michigan boys basketball teams won district titles on Friday night & advance into the regional rounds, tonight. Mt. Pleasant will head to Gaylord to take on Traverse City Central for a 5pm this...

Midland County Jail is still holding a man on charges…

33 year Alan Thorington remains in the Midland County Jail this morning, on a $25,000 cash surety bond, after being arrested last week after a short chase from the Midland County Sheriff’s dept, charged...

The Ideal Theatre in downtown Clare is soon to be open!

The Ideal Theatre in downtown Clare may soon open after massive renovations. The cinema, which has been part of Clare since the 1930’s, has undergone recent upgrades, including: expansions of the lobby & concessions,...