Crews will survey streams to find lampreys
The continuing battle against sea lampreys soon will come to locations in the local area. Between June 4th and 13th… a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assessment crew will conduct work in the Chippewa...
MDHHS warns to avoid foam in water this summer as it can contain PFAS
With summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommends residents and visitors avoid foam on Michigan water bodies such as lakes, rivers and streams. Natural foam is usually off-white and/or brown,...
Motorcyclist badly injured in crash with semi-truck in Isabella County
A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries after crashing into a semi-truck in Isabella County, last Thursday morning. The Isabella County Sheriff's Office says a 26-year-old man from Farwell was riding a motorcycle on Coleman north...
Michigan could ban pet store animal sales under new legislation
Michigan lawmakers heard a proposal Wednesday to ban pet shops from selling dogs, cats and rabbits, a policy animal rights supporters say would save animals from possibly inhumane conditions. Pet stores would still be...
New proposals would worsen penalties for animal abuse in Michigan
State legislators heard a proposal Tuesday to worsen penalties for types of animal abuse. The bills would amend Michigan’s sentencing guidelines and allow judges to impose longer sentences for first-time offenses and increase penalties...
Michigan’s tribal casinos report slight decline in gaming payments
For the second straight year, Michigan’s tribal casinos reported a slight decrease in payments to local governments. The 23 Class III tribal casinos remitted $30.3 million of winnings to local governments in 2023. That’s...
Long-Term Mortgage Rates Drop For Third Straight Week
For the first time since the middle of last month, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped below 7-percent this week. The current rate is at 6.94-percent, down from 7.02-percent last week. One...
Campgrounds prepare for a busy holiday weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the camping season. Campers will be geared up, tents will be pitched and campgrounds will be full. Some State Parks closed for construction will make an...
Mt. Pleasant Police Investigating Bicyclist Fatality
Yesterday at 6:13 p.m. officers from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to a vehicle/bicycle incident in the area of W. High and S. Henry Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 67-year-old male bicyclist...
Second Human Case Of Bird Flu Found In Michigan
Health officials announced yesterday that a second person in Michigan has caught bird flu. The case was found in a Michigan farmworker who had been regularly exposed to infected livestock. The Michigan Department of...