Trump and Biden clash at debate
The first general election debate of the 2024 season kicked off Thursday evening in Atlanta, with U.S. President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, squaring off as the candidates attempt to lure...
Walgreens CEO says company set to close ‘significant’ number of stores
National pharmacy chain Walgreens is set to close a “significant” number of underperforming stores as the company struggles with the changing marketplace. The chain hasn’t announced which locations will close, but the company’s CEO...
Michigan man rescued from corn storage bin
A man was pulled to safety by firefighters after falling into a corn storage bin. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department worked to rescue the man on Wednesday morning. It took responders nearly three hours...
Frankfort man banned from national parks, must pay $26,000 for dredging the Platte River
Andrew Blair Howard, 63, of Sparta and Frankfort - who illegally dredged the Platte River, leading to a flooded beach at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - has been sentenced. Howard was sentenced to...
Empty the Shelters™ reduces adoption fees for Michigan shelter pets
Tens of thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances in our nation’s animal shelters as they face an ongoing capacity crisis. To make adoption more affordable and raise awareness, BISSELL...
Michigan sets record-high recycling rate for third consecutive year
The recycling rate in the Great Lakes State is at a record high for the third consecutive year. Officials attribute the recycling rate surge to the fact that more Michiganders than ever have access...
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.