Joe Walters
Over 1.5 million Michigan voters have requested absentee ballots for Primary Election
With just under 4 weeks until Michigan’s Primary Election Day, over 1.5 million of the state’s voters have requested an absentee ballot and more than 178,000 voters have already submitted a completed ballot –...
Crystal Mountain becomes first autism certified four-season resort in Michigan
If you or a loved one have autism and need a vacation that’s sensory-friendly, Crystal Mountain near Traverse City may be the place for you! The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards...
State Senate passes bill to establish e-bike speed limit on Mackinac Island
Senate Bill 682, implements a speed limit for bikes and electric bikes (e-bikes) on the state highway that surrounds Mackinac Island. Given that the highway prohibits motor vehicles, e-bikes that can reach up to...
Isabella County Sheriff’s Office investigating a deadly crash
A crash that remains under investigation killed one person in Isabella County Saturday afternoon. Just after 5 p.m., police responded to a report of a crash on Winn Road near Elias Street in Beal...
FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP SHOT AT PENNSYLVANIA RALLY
Not long after taking the stage Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania for a rally, former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt. Three other people were shot, with one killed...
McLaren Central Michigan SANE Nurses Earn Advanced Accreditation
McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and the region’s only specialized program dedicated to assisting survivors in the immediate aftermath of a sexual assault, has advanced its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner...
Rep. Kunse encourages those affected by tornado to contact his office for assistance
State Rep. Tom Kunse last week urged anyone looking for help after a tornado touched down in Clare County to contact his office. Kunse said that anyone who needs assistance can reach out to...
New Child Protective Services audit shows improvements, and some lasting issues
A new audit of Child Protective Services says that the service has improved since a scathing 2018 report — but investigators say that problems still persist. The original 2018 report found that the department...
Northern Michigan police vehicles, boat up for auction
Six government vehicles and a boat are up for auction in Northern Michigan. The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office shared the surplus auction with followers on social media. Most of the vehicles were part of...
Community solar plan could expand access and reduce costs, lawmakers say
Michigan lawmakers are considering an energy plan to support community solar, a program that allows those without their own solar panels to effectively utilize solar power from a third party. The proposals would establish...
