CMU celebrates record-setting $26 million in fundraising
Central Michigan University alumni and friends paid it forward in a big way during the 2023-24 fiscal year, contributing $25.9 million in the single most successful fundraising year in school history. The new record...
VA to host PACT act toxic screening event in Mt. Pleasant
The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a “Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics,” event Friday, Aug. 23, at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. It’s all an effort to make veterans more aware...
Mt. Pleasant schools upgrade strategic plan
Mt. Pleasant Board of Education members approved the 2024-2029 strategic plan that aims to boost student support resources and explore ways to expand programs designed to address the social, emotional and academic growth and...
Michigan reports 4-year high for bicyclists, pedestrians struck by vehicles
Two dozen bicyclists and 183 pedestrians died last year after being struck by vehicles in Michigan. Both means of transportation have proven increasingly more dangerous for Michiganders in recent years, with crashes returning to...
Midland Open House to center $40 million flood resiliency projects
Midland city staff, engineers, the Midland County drain commissioner, the Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure and Spicer Group engineers will meet with the community Aug. 19 to answer questions and hear...
Intern outlines Mt. Pleasant climate change survey results
More people in Mt. Pleasant are concerned with flooding than wildfires as Michigan's temperatures have warmed two to three degrees in the past century. A majority of respondents – 128 – were neutral on...
Michigan Lottery player wins the $4.57 million Lotto 47 jackpot Saturday night
A Michigan Lottery player is a millionaire after winning the $4.57 million Lotto 47 jackpot on Saturday night. One ticket matched the winning Lotto 47 numbers that were drawn on Saturday. This is the...
State Police Hosts its First Sunny Day Camp
The Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division and Lapeer Post partnered with Special Olympics Michigan, Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office, Lapeer Police Department and the Lapeer County Intermediate School District to implement a...
4th annual Alma Alive celebration set for Saturday
The fourth annual Alma Alive celebration will take place from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday with a variety of activities scheduled in the downtown area. It’s a great day of family fun with live entertainment, games,...
DNR changes rules to allow pedal assist e-bikes on state trails
Under a rule change from the Department of Natural Resources, certain e-bikes will now be allowed in state parks, forest lands, paved trails and just about any area where standard bikes were previously allowed....