Joe Walters
Isabella Commission approves public defender internship program
In the five years since Isabella County created a public defender’s office, its staff has gotten comfortable with the processes involved in representing defendants who can’t afford attorneys. But finding help when law school...
CMU student wins coveted fellowship
Central Michigan University student Weston Wise, has won the coveted Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Nature in Words Fellowship. He’s the fifth CMU student writer to win this award in four years.
McLaren Central Michigan and Local Coalition Recognize Red Dress Day
McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, along with other leading local organizations are recognizing Red Dress Day as part of the National Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women,...
A Northern Tradition Raises Over $75,000
Mid Michigan College’s biggest fundraiser - the 20th annual A Northern Tradition saw over 550 people attend, and raised over $75,000. In the twenty years it’s been happening, it’s raised over $1.8 million to...
Study Shows Gen Z Really Is Getting Hit Hard By The Higher Cost Of...
A new report shows that many Gen Zers are definitely at a disadvantage thanks to higher debt. Young people's rising debt is a result of surging food prices and housing costs, coupled with massive...
Record wave of Americans fled big cities for small ones in 2023
America’s small towns saw more people moving in throughout 2023, than larger areas for the first time in decades. The estimated number - 291,400 people - migrated last year from other areas into smaller...
Woman found living inside Midland store’s rooftop sign with computer, coffee maker
Contractors curious about an extension cord on the roof of a Midland grocery store made a startling discovery: A 34-year-old woman was living inside the business sign, with enough space for a computer, printer...
Michigan House advances $80.9 billion budget proposal
Michigan lawmakers approved a nearly $81 billion state budget plan last night in what Democrats say is a historic win for schools and local infrastructure. The bills passed through the House will serve as...
Northern Lights Very Possible Starting Friday Night
Tonight might be the night to see the Northern Lights! This week, the Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for tonight. It’s the 1st G4 Watch since January 2003!...
United Way host supply drives to support area moms
Throughout May… United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties is sponsoring a supply collection drive to aid local residents through various area nonprofits. United for Moms, focuses on collecting personal care items, cleaning products,...
