Fewer People Killed On Roadways In Michigan Over Fourth of July
Michigan State Police are reporting six fewer fatalities statewide over the 4th this year. As part of the “Toward Zero Deaths” campaign there were 22 people killed on Michigan roadways, totaling 444 for the year.
Blood Supply in Michigan At Emergency Level
Blood supplies are at an emergency level throughout Michigan. The Red Cross said all blood types are needed but there’s less than a two-day supply of type O.
CMU Receives Funding To Research Brain Disorders
CMU researchers will be working on what causes brain disorders like Parkinsons and Alzheimers. Central Michigan University has received National Institutes of Health funding for the research.
Two of Great Lakes Reach Record Water Levels
Water levels in two of the Great Lakes are the highest ever recorded. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday that Lakes Erie and Ontario last month reached their highest points since record-keeping began in...
Gratiot County Historian Dies
Gratiot County Historian David McMacken passed away this week after his battle with colon cancer. His family is not surprised he wrote his own obituary. They said his love for writing and reading and his...
Be Cautious of Swimmer’s Itch This Summer
Before you jump into the lakes this summer, be aware, cases of swimmers itch have been popping up in Michigan. The rash is caused by a parasite that burrows into the skin and dies...
Vehicle Explosion Reported In Montcalm County
A car exploded after crashing into a tree Tuesday afternoon in Montcalm County. Police gave no further details except that there was only one person in the vehicle and it happened around 2pm Tuesday.
Kevin Spacey Wants Groping Case Dismissed
Kevin Spacey’s criminal groping case got thrown for a loop yesterdaywhen the accuser invoked his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination.
William Little was in court for a pretrial hearing over the missing cellphone in his...
Pilot Escapes From Crash With Minor Injuries
A plane crashed last week while trying to land on Lake Pleasant, leaving the 74 yr old pilot, from Lapeer, with minor cuts. He refused medical attention. It was trying to land on the...
Vietnam Veteran Receives High School Diploma
After 50 years, a Vietnam veteran has finally received his high school diploma. William Schaard was supposed to graduate high school before leaving for Vietnam, but was drafted before he could. On June 8th,...