Joe Walters
Bill would require separation of co-branded beverages in effort to reduce underage drinking
A bill in the Michigan Senate would require retailers to better separate alcoholic beverages and their non-alcoholic counterparts. Supporters say the change would deter underage drinking and ensure consumers have full knowledge of what...
1 person killed in 2-vehicle crash in Isabella Co.
The Isabella County Sheriff’s Office said a person was killed in a crash that took place Saturday around 9 p.m. Deputies responded to the scene of a two-vehicle collision near Winn and Coe roads...
New animal tranquilizer tied to overdose deaths in Michigan
A veterinary tranquilizer has been identified in at least 3 overdose deaths in Michigan since March, triggering a warning from state health officials. The 3 deaths were reported in Ingham, Berrien and Wayne counties....
Boat With Five People Board Capsizes; Two People Still Missing
On Saturday at approximately 12:15pm, troopers from the Calumet Post along with deputies from the Houghton and Baraga County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to an area off of Second Sand Beach for a capsized...
Large Ore Carrier Damaged In Lake Superior; Crewmembers Rescued
U.S. Coast Guard personnel respond to the 689-foot bulk carrier Michipicoten taking on water in Lake Superior, off the shore of Grand Portage, Minnesota, after receiving a report Saturday morning. At approximately 7 a.m.,...
New CMU study aims to combat loneliness among older adults
Aging, losing connections with people you love and ending your career can often be anxious and isolating, researchers from Central Michigan University say. To study this loneliness that elderly people face and to help...
Highly anticipated mountain biking trails to be complete by June 2025
Those looking forward to a series of mountain biking trails at City Forest in Midland won’t have to wait much longer, as the Central Michigan Mountain Bike Association has met its fundraising goal for...
Bill would require Michigan high schools to offer computer science course
Computer science courses could soon become available to more Michigan students under a new proposal in the state legislature. The proposal would require all public high schools to offer at least one computer science...
Mackinac Bridge repaving project expected to continue into next week
Completion of the first season of a two-season repaving project on the Mackinac Bridge has been delayed once again, with completion now expected next week. Weekend traffic peaks between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.,...
Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival returns this Saturday
Michigan’s craft beer and cider industry has been growing over the years, and the Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival is spotlighting them tomorrow in Downtown Mt. Pleasant! Presented by the Mt. Pleasant Jaycees and...
