CMU Police Say No Clowns In Mt Pleasant
Central Michigan University police now believe the sightings of creepy clowns on campus reported on social media were hoaxes. As of Tuesday, police can’t confirm any official sightings. Lt. Cameron Wassman said on Tuesday...
Suspicious Package Found In St Louis
A suspicious package found in Gratiot County has investigators looking into where it came from.The Saint Loui Police Department says the package was found around 2 p.m. on Sunday by the Saint Louis City...
Police Busy For Western Weekend At CMU
Western Weekend was a busy one for police this year. During the weekend, police either ticketed or arrested 14 people for hosting nuisance parties, 14 people for having open alcohol, eight people for attending...
Roundabout Project at CMU Cancelled
The roundabout project at Washington and Bellows Streets in Mt. Pleasant has been cancelled. After a price jump in redesign plans, CMU officials said the cost was prohibitive at that location. CMU and the...
Former Vestaburg Teacher Ben Steele Charged
Recently retired Vestaburg teacher and coach Ben Steele was arrested and charged last week with inappropriately touching a middle school student. The incident occurred while the student played basketball in the school gym last...
CMU Student Hit By Car
A student was hospitalized Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle near CMU. He was walking west toward Moore Hall at the time of the accident. Police haven’t released the name or age...
MPPS Breaks Ground on West Intermediate Rennovations
West Intermediate Middle School broke ground on Tuesday to kick off a $30 million district-wide renovation project. The school plans to add a sixth grade wing with new classrooms, computer labs and science labs....
13 Vendors Confirmed For Final Food Truck Friday
Thirteen food trucks have been confirmed for the final Food Truck Friday this week at the Central Michigan University Research Corporation parking lot. Each of the trucks won a prior challenge this summer. The...
Mark Ranzenberger Admits to Child Rape
Former CMU professor Mark Ranzenberger admitted to a federal magistrate that he repeatedly sexually abused a child. The admission comes on the heels of his admission to possession of child pornography. As part of...
Community Remembers Matthew Murphy
A Mt Pleasant community member and businessman died suddenly last week. Family members are coping with the death of 37-year-old Matthew Murphy. Murphy owned Central Motor Sports and was also a motocross racer along...