Monday, November 18, 2024

A New Study Uncovers Healthiest and Unhealthiest Counties

Looks like Central Michigan needs to head back to the gym! A new study from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has ranked the healthiest and the unhealthiest counties in Michigan. The healthiest...

Flint Awarded With Grant to Revitalize Properties Along Corridor of the City

The city of Flint was awarded a nearly $500,000 brownfield grant to revitalize properties along a commercial corridor in the city. The state says contaminated land along Saginaw Street will be redeveloped with housing...

Midland County Roads Getting Worse as Warm Weather Hits

  With the warm weather, some roads in Midland County are impassable. In fact, some residents are concerned the road conditions are making it hard for mail carriers and even emergency vehicles to get through....

Motorcyclist Dead After Being Struck In Intersection

A 59-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday  in Port Ritchie Florida when a driver struck him in an intersection. David Brasington of New Port Richey, originally from Farwell, was found dead at the scene.

Arts United Tops Last Year Total

The second annual Arts United, sponsored by Alma College at the Heritage Center for the Performing Arts, raised a total of $38,432. It topped last year’s total.

H1N1 Flu Rising Throughout Central Michigan

Cases of the H1N1 flu are rising throughout Central Michigan. Regionally, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported cases of H1N1 were occurring at a moderate rate with increases in some places.

Two Dry Hydrants Stolen in Isabella County’s Rolland Township

Two dry hydrants in Isabella County’s Rolland Township have been stolen. Isabella County Sheriff’s officials said the fire department will have to travel farther for water if there is an emergency now. They are...

CMU Welcomes 15th President

CMU officially welcomed their 15th President Tuesday. Doctor Robert Davies was awarded with the university’s medallion at the investiture ceremony, which is part of tradition. Senator Debbie Stabenow and representative John Moolenaar attended the...

The Trump Administration Urges to Put Cap on Student Loan Borrowing

The Trump administration urged Congress on Monday to put a cap on student loan borrowing. Currently, an undergraduate student can borrow a maximum of $57,500 over the student's lifetime. Parents of undergraduates and graduate...

Broken Concrete Causes Multiple Car Accidents

A piece of concrete that broke off the median wall in a multiple vehicle crash on I-75 in Saginaw County on Monday; Sent a driver to the hospital. WNEM TV 5 reports that a...