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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Michigan Airports Receive Federal Funding For Repairs

Airports across Michigan are receiving federal grants for repairing and building runways as well as replacing and updating equipment. Federal and state officials say $8.8 million will go to Bishop in Flint, $4.6 million...

Health Officials Warn Against Swine Flu

If you’re going to pet a pig, wash your hands! Health officials are urging people to take precautions to avoid swine flu at county and local fairs across Michigan. Swine influenza is a respiratory disease in...

Deer Baiting To Be Restricted In Three Upper Peninsula Counties

Hunters in portions of three Upper Peninsula counties will be subject to a ban on deer baiting and feeding under regulations approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission this week.  A 660-square mile range containing parts...

Gratiot County Homeless Shelter Receives Grant Money

Gratiot County’s Homeless shelter is getting a facelift thanks to grant money.  The shelter is getting $20,000 to make improvements. The money was awarded by the Gratiot Community Foundation.

Warning Sirens Malfunctioning In Midland County

Midland County says they are having an issue with their warning sirens. They say sirens in the south east part of the city went off Saturday and again on Sunday morning. Central dispatch says...

CMU Professor Looks To Challenge John Moolenaar

Anthony Feig, an associate professor at CMU, is throwing his hat in the political arena. Feig, who teaches earth science in CMU's Geography and Environmental Studies department looks to take on John Moolenaar for his...

Bay County Man Cleared of Sexual Assault Charges

A Bay County jury took less than a half-hour to find a man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl not guilty.  57-year-old Donald S. Robarge testified he absolutely did not touch the girl. He said he...

Alpena Community College To Receive Federal Funding For Addiction Treatment

Federal funding will enable Alpena Community College to step up its use of interactive video to treat patients dealing with opioid addiction . The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $500,000 to expand telemedicine treatments at 25 locations in the region.

Farwell Man Killed In Crash

A Farwell man was killed after a crash in Clare County involving three cars Thursday. The crash happened on Ludington Dr. near Washington St. in Grant Township after one car tried to avoid another turning into...

Some Michigan Beaches Closed For Contamination

9 beaches across Michigan have closed or have advisories because of contamination. Reed Lake, St Clair Shores Memorial, Eagle Lake have closed and Beaverton City Park, Ross Lake, Campbell Lake Robert Morris Park, Lake...