Alma school bus hits student on bike
Yesterday morning, an Alma student riding a bicycle was hit by a school bus. The district had advised that all student parents had been directly contacted. No students were on the bus when it...
Up North Pride celebrates Pride Month with several events throughout June
It’s officially June which means it’s Pride Month! The Mt. Pleasant Pride Center, a year round organization is hosting several events throughout the month. You can find the list on Facebook.com/MPPrideCenter!
Longtime director of CMU’s Beaver Island research station steps down
In a significant transition for the Central Michigan University Biological Station on Beaver Island, long-serving Director Dr. Don Uzarski has announced his decision to step down after a 15-year tenure. The dean of the...
Mt. Pleasant schools to offer free meals through summer
Running through August 21st, the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools summer meal program is offering nutritious breakfast and lunch for children up to age 18 and age 26 for those with special needs. Children also...
MDHHS partners with Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) on New Recovery Housing Investment...
As part of efforts to reduce overdose deaths and decrease disparities, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is providing $2.5 million to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to expand access to...
Protect yourself against mosquito bites and the diseases they might carry
Michigan residents are being urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as mosquitoes collected in Saginaw County on Wednesday, May 22, have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) at the Michigan Department of...
Starliner Will Try Again Tomorrow, Chinese Spacecraft Headed Back To Earth From Far Side...
The Boeing-built Starliner spacecraft is hoping the third time’s the charm with its next launch attempt set for tomorrow morning just before 11 am Eastern Time, but while Boeing and NASA continue to work...
Deadline to submit claim for up to $500 as part of Walmart settlement set...
Earlier this year, Walmart agreed to a $45 million settlement after it was accused of mispricing certain weighted items over the course of more than 5 years. The retail giant allegedly mispriced items such...
Mt. Pleasant store has sold 3 winning lottery tickets, including 2 in recent months
A Mount Pleasant retailer may be the luckiest spot in Michigan after selling three tickets - including two within the last few months - that turned into huge lottery prizes. Back on Feb. 20,...
Michigan’s free school meals yield high returns for student health and academic success
Michigan and other states have built upon pandemic-era federal application waivers that allowed students to receive free meals at school, no matter their families' income. Approximately 90% of U.S. school districts participated in the...