CMU releases Presidential Leadership Profile for national search
As Central Michigan University begins the search for its 16th president, the CMU Board of Trustees has released a new Presidential Leadership Profile document. The profile showcases the university’s academic and co-curricular programs and...
1 hospitalized, 1 arrested after shooting inside Olive Garden
A 41-year-old woman was injured in a shooting inside an Olive Garden restaurant in Midland. The injured Saginaw woman was taken to an area hospital where she’s receiving medical care. It happened yesterday afternoon…...
Business leaders say AI can help boost productivity
Artificial intelligence was another hot topic at this week’s Mackinac Policy Conference, as business leaders look to cut costs and embrace new technologies. Speakers said that AI can help human workers with numerous tasks...
Michigan Supreme Court sides with Board of Canvassers to leave minimum wage proposal off...
A minimum wage hike that would end tipping will not be on the November ballot. The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the Board of State Canvassers made the right decision when they denied...
US EXPECTS ISRAEL TO AGREE TO PROPOSAL TO END FIGHTING IF HAMAS AGREES
White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told ABC News’ “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” yesterday that everyone was waiting for a response from Hamas on a cease-fire agreement. When asked if Israel...
“Technology Issue” Grounds Over A Thousand Southwest Flights
Over a thousand Southwest Airlines flights were delayed yesterday afternoon due to a “technology issue.” What was the problem that caused over 1,300 flights to be delayed? The airline confirmed that the problem was...
Driver claims mechanical issue in dunes drag racing crash that killed mother at sideline
The driver of a modified Jeep told police he believed mechanical issues caused him to veer off a sand drag strip at Silver Lake State Park in what ended with a woman’s death. The...
Mt. Pleasant begins this year’s trap, neuter, release feral cat program
Kitten season is in full swing, and the city of Mt. Pleasant is again rounding up felines for its trap, neuter, release program. Started in 2021, the program aims to reduce the feral cat...
Whitmer increases housing goal to 115,000 new units by 2027
Michigan’s housing crisis remained a focus of the Mackinac Policy Conference’s second day as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer updated a push to help meet the demands of residents. In 2021, Whitmer set a goal of...
Nomination Petitions for Mt. Pleasant City Commission Now Available
City Commission nomination petitions for the November 5th election are now available at the City Clerk’s office inside City Hall, from 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Completed petitions can be filed...