Michigan Announces $3 Million Career Initiative
The state of Michigan is making another push to encourage more people to take the career path with their new $3 million Going Pro campaign. The campaign aims to help fill hundreds of thousands of skilled trade jobs...
State Lawmaker Removed From Republican Caucus
Republicans in the Michigan House have removed a lawmaker from their caucus following his indictment on charges of seeking a bribe from a union. Rep. Larry Inman was kicked out Tuesday. However, Inman has refused...
CMU Names Next Chief of Police
Central Michigan University has named its next chief of police. Lt. Larry Klaus will replace Chief Bill Yeagley. Yeagley announced his retirement in February.
Inmate at Isabella County Jail Attempts to Plan Escape
A former Army recruiter and accused child molester tried to plan an escape from the Isabella County Jail. Keith McKern planned the escape and wanted to recruit a trustee in the jail to help him do...
New Elementary School Coming to Chippewa Hills
Thanks to a bond proposal passing in 2015, a new elementary school is headed for the Chippewa Hills School District. A brand new Barryton Elementary school will be built right behind the current elementary...
Proposed Bill To Give Michigan Residents Head Start On State Park Reservations
Michigan residents would get a two-week jump on out-of-staters when making reservations at state park or forest campgrounds under a recently introduced House bill. M Live reports that the bill would require the Department...
Asian Carp DNA Found Near Lake Michigan
Officials say genetic material from Asian carp has been detected near Lake Michigan, but a follow-up search turned up none of the invasive fish. Most of the 401 water samples were negative, but six registered DNA hits.
Delta College Students Warned of Tuberculosis Exposure
Some Delta College students were notified they may have been exposed to tuberculosis after a student was diagnosed with the disease. That student attended two classes on Delta's main campus during the winter 2019 semester. If you...
Storm Damages Edmore Cemetary
A quick and powerful storm cut through Edmore in Montcalm County Sunday and residents said it caused damage to the village’s cemetery. While it wasn’t a tornado, the high winds caused significant damage, taking...
Isabella County Resident Turns 105
A lifelong resident of Isabella County just celebrated her 105th birthday. Erma Cameron turned 105 on May 20 and currently lives at Crestwood Village. Her secret to a long life? She says green tea.