Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Roscommon Woman Arrested For Drunk Driving

A Roscommon woman was arrested for drunk driving after driving too fast past a Prudenville gas station, causing sparks to fly and then crashing causing damage to the side of the car. Police say...

Five Mecosta County Residents Plead Not Guilty To Meth Charges

The Five people from Mecosta County who were arrested last week on meth charges have  pleaded not guilty. Darrell Draher, Chris Hansen, Lewis Sanford, Linda Sanford, and Julie Somers were arraigned in court Thursday....

City of Midland To Offer ‘Adult Recess’

If you miss the days of elementary school, playing with friends and burning off energy, Midland has something for you adults. The City of Midland and the Downtown Development Authority have teamed up to offer "Adult...

Evart Man Drowns While Putting Boat In Negaunee Lake

An Evart man is dead after accidentally drowning while trying to get his boat in the water. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the boat launch on Negaunee Lake just before 6...

Shepherd Man Injured In Motorcycle Accident

A Shepherd man was injured in Deerfield Township after accidentally bumping the other bike he was riding side by side with. The man was later taken to the Spectrum Health Big Rapids for non-life-threatening injuries. He...

State Representative Indicted For Soliciting Bribes

State Rep. Larry Inman said he probably should have called labor union representatives instead of sending texts that would later be part of a federal indictment alleging he solicited bribes. Inman allegedly solicited a...

Detroit Road Repairs Expected This Year

Nearly 100 miles of Detroit streets and major roads are expected to be resurfaced this year as part of the city's road improvement program. Work will also be done on five bridges and streetscape...

Governor Whitmer Open To Relaxing Auto Insurance Medical Requirements

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is open to letting drivers forgo mandatory, unlimited medical benefits covered by their auto insurance premiums, but only if they are still required to buy some level of...

Stray Cat Problems Plague Alma Residents

Alma is having cat problems and business owners want something done about it. Alma residents came to a city commission meeting to complain that the cats are spraying on their homes and leaving feces...

Local Man Objects To Life Sentence

34-year-old Joel B. Wallace of Reese was sentenced in Midland County Court to life in prison for murdering his great-aunt. After hearing the sentence, Wallace disrupted court proceedings by objecting. He claims he was...