Friday, May 8, 2026

High Great Lakes Water Level Further Endangers Rare Bird

High water in the Great Lakes may be bad news for the piping plover, an endangered bird that builds its nests on shorelines. Vincent Cavalieri of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says as water rises,...

Delta Man Charged In Two Murders

A man has been charged in the killings of two women who were found fatally beaten after he showed cellphone photos of their bodies to sheriff’s deputies during a traffic stop in Michigan. Kiernan...

Retired Midland Deputy Police Chief Plans To Run For Sheriff

Retired Midland Deputy Police Chief Rodney announced Monday that he would be running for the position of sheriff in the 2020 election, becoming the third Republican to join that race. Roten moved to Midland in 1993 and...

Great Lakes Water Level Rising

All the Great Lakes are currently higher than last month and this time last year. Meteorologists predict that this summer’s weather will peak water levels at record high levels for some of the Great Lakes.

CMU Communications Chair Steps Down

One of CMU’s leaders in communication is stepping down. The Morning Sun reports that Sherry Knight led communications at the University for 7 years but will be leaving to take another job to co...

St. Louis and Coleman Awarded Funds for Road Repair

The state has awarded the towns of Coleman and St Louis some money to repair roads. The money is through a program that helps towns and cities with less than 10,000 residents.

Midland Teen With Down’s Syndrome Found

A 14 year old who has Down’s Syndrome from Midland County, has been found safe. Midland County Central Dispatch reported Denay Eddy had been located late Monday night. She was reported missing Monday morning.

Power Back On in Midland County Following Crash

Power has been restored in Midland County after a crash Saturday afternoon. About 800 people were left in the dark after a vehicle struck a utility pole at the corner of North Saginaw Road and...

Female Police Officers Sought in Grand Rapids

The Grand Rapids Police Department is recruiting female officers. The May 18th information session is a first by the Grand Rapids department, which has 44 female officers. The event will be held from 11...

Concern Over Shortage of Bus Drivers in Mid-Michigan

There’s a shortage of bus drivers throughout mid Michigan and school officials are concerned. The shortage could lead to more struggles in the future finding qualified drivers. Getting drivers with CDL’s and giving more...