Lawmakers seek to expand rural internet access with new legislation
Lawmakers are looking to modernize statewide internet access with new legislation that would increase support for rural residents. The legislation would establish a high-speed internet office to assist with securing state and federal broadband...
Lawmakers advance veteran mental health office legislation
State legislators have advanced a plan to establish a unified veteran mental health office, saying it could play a key role in reducing veteran suicides in the state. The bipartisan bill package would establish...
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society receives award for preserving U.P. history
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society received the “Superior Award” from the Historical Society of Michigan.
CMU sets tuition and housing increases for 2024-25 academic year
Central Michigan University set its tuition and housing rates for the 2024-25 academic year at last night’s meeting of the board of trustees. Students at all levels will see increases in all tuition rates.
Airshow to kick off National Cherry Festival on opening weekend
Last week, the National Cherry Festival announced that the Airshow will take place over West Grand Traverse Bay as part of the festival’s opening weekend celebration. The Airshow will take to the skies this...
Michigan’s top court to consider whether to further limit no-parole life sentences
The Michigan Supreme Court said it will hear arguments in cases that could lead to a ban on automatic life prison sentences for people who were 19 or 20 years old when they were...
Michigan House Approves Bill Establishing Veterans Mental Health Office
A bipartisan bill package aimed at providing mental health and substance abuse resources for service members, veterans and their families passed the House last week. House Bill 5276 will statutorily establish an Office of...
2024’s Dirtiest Cities in America
City living comes with more entertainment, more job opportunities, but also more pollution, trash, and pests. A list has been compiled, taking into account air pollution, water quality, waste management, and resident dissatisfaction levels....
Board of Trustees to look at 2024-25 budget, tuition
Central Michigan University’s 2024-25 operating budget, tuition rates, and housing and food costs are all expected to be finalized next Tuesday during the Board of Trustees’ last formal meeting of the fiscal year. The...
95-year-old among female pilots that flew into Cadillac in air race
A 95-year-old pilot was among the 100 female pilots, landing at the Wexford County Airport in Cadillac, for the second stop of the 47th Annual Air Race Classic. Marie Carastro has been a pilot...