Monday, March 9, 2026

Michigan Supreme Court sides with Board of Canvassers to leave minimum wage proposal off...

A minimum wage hike that would end tipping will not be on the November ballot. The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the Board of State Canvassers made the right decision when they denied...

US EXPECTS ISRAEL TO AGREE TO PROPOSAL TO END FIGHTING IF HAMAS AGREES

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told ABC News’ “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” yesterday that everyone was waiting for a response from Hamas on a cease-fire agreement. When asked if Israel...

“Technology Issue” Grounds Over A Thousand Southwest Flights

Over a thousand Southwest Airlines flights were delayed yesterday afternoon due to a “technology issue.” What was the problem that caused over 1,300 flights to be delayed? The airline confirmed that the problem was...

Driver claims mechanical issue in dunes drag racing crash that killed mother at sideline

The driver of a modified Jeep told police he believed mechanical issues caused him to veer off a sand drag strip at Silver Lake State Park in what ended with a woman’s death. The...

Mt. Pleasant begins this year’s trap, neuter, release feral cat program

Kitten season is in full swing, and the city of Mt. Pleasant is again rounding up felines for its trap, neuter, release program. Started in 2021, the program aims to reduce the feral cat...

Whitmer increases housing goal to 115,000 new units by 2027

Michigan’s housing crisis remained a focus of the Mackinac Policy Conference’s second day as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer updated a push to help meet the demands of residents. In 2021, Whitmer set a goal of...

Nomination Petitions for Mt. Pleasant City Commission Now Available

City Commission nomination petitions for the November 5th election are now available at the City Clerk’s office inside City Hall, from 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Completed petitions can be filed...

Evart motorcyclist killed after trying to avoid deer in the road

Last Sunday evening just after 5, deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident in Chippewa Township. Deputies said Dustin Hyden from Evart was traveling east on 20 Mile Road...

What you need to know about the DJI drone ban in the U.S.

The U.S. government may ban DJI drones, concerned that China is collecting information through them. This would impact several areas of the consumer market and commercial drone market. Following unanimous approval by the House...

You may be eligible for $349 from Apple but time to apply is running...

The Deadline to sign up for part of a $35 million class action settlement against Apple related to certain iPhones is one week away. The settlement comes after a 2019 lawsuit that alleged Apple’s...