Coolant Found in Pine River
Crews are still cleaning up a chemical spill on the Pine River in Midland County. Crews tracked the spill a home in Saint Louis Tuesday, took samples and found they came back negative for...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Aks for Court Ruling on Legality of Michigan Medicaid Work Requirements
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is asking for a quick court ruling on the legality of Michigan’s Medicaid work requirements. The state hopes to avoid sending notices to more than 80,000 people who didn’t...
Flu Activity Increases
Flu activity remains widespread, both locally and nationally, and has been on the increase in February. Influenza A (H1N1) has been the prevalent strain lately, while Influenza B was seen early in the season....
McLaren Central Earns Blue Cross Blue Shield Recognition
McLaren Central Michigan has earned the Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction Center designation for hip and knee total joint replacement from the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program. The programs establish a nationally...
Three Men Charged With Murder A Year Later
Three men charged with killing a Roscommon County man more than a year ago are headed to prison. Levi Seelye, Jordan Tetro and Keante Grays were all charged with Dirette’s murder, that occurred a...
Chemical Spill in Pine River
Crews are working to clean up a chemical spill on the Pine River in Midland. They are asking everyone to avoid contact with the three rivers in the area — until they can contain...
Two Wanted Wisconsin Men Found in Isabella County
Two men wanted in connection to a brutal baseball bat assault that took place in western Wisconsin were arrested Tuesday afternoon on a farm in southeastern Isabella County. The farm was also part of...
Fred Upton Seeking Re-Election
Michigan Republican congressman Fred Upton says he will seek re-election to his Sixth Congressional District seat. In announcing his re-election bid Monday, Upton says there is “unfinished” business that has to be completed.
Consumers Energy Plans to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Consumers Energy says it plans to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2040. The utility announced the goal Monday. It follows release of a plan last year for providing electricity to about 6.7...
Snow Expected Tuesday Night to Wednesday
Winter returns Tuesday night through Wednesday with snow expected to fall in Midland County. The heaviest of snow is forecast to fall between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday.