Joe Walters
One million dollars worth of alcohol missing
Rep. Tom Kunse says he can’t believe how the Michigan Liquor Control Commission lost almost a million dollars worth of booze. A recent investigation uncovered “widespread mismanagement” and now Mr. Kunse is calling for...
Florida men operating criminal empire in Mid Michigan
Two Florida residents are being accused of operating a criminal enterprise in several Michigan counties, including Mildand, Bay & Saginaw. 43-year-old, Rafael Rodriguez & 55-year-old Juan Miguel Rodriguez-Venegas, have been charged with conducting a...
Brother of US Rep. killed
Tim Kildee, the brother of US Rep. Dan Kildee, was killed early yesterday morning in a shooting incident in Genesee County’s Vienna Township. The suspect, who is in custody, is Tim’s 27-year-old son. His...
Gas prices rising to record highs
As Mid-Michigan gas prices continue to rise to near 2024 record highs, AAA spokesperson, Adrienne Woodland says if the demand continues to increase, alongside tight supply, gas prices will likely follow suit. Last weekend,...
Krapohl Ford & Lincoln promotes new general manager
Tom Krapohl & Mark Smith, co-owners of Krapohl Ford & Lincoln have announced that Mid-Michigan native, Mike Helmer, has been promoted to general manager. He will oversee day-to-day operations while freeing Krapohl & Smith...
Man who stole from elderly priest is sent to jail
David Rosenberg, 72, of DeWitt, was sentenced in the 29th Circuit Court to 4-20 years incarceration and ordered to pay restitution to the victims’ estates. Mich AG, Dana Nessell said he was found guilty...
Bank robber scheduled to enter plea deal
A Mt. Pleasant man charged with bank theft & another crime in federal court, is scheduled to enter a plea. Anthony Demasi was originally charged with (3) counts of bank fraud & (3) counts...
Couple behind bars for alleged possession of heroin
A Saginaw husband & wife, who were first suspected of retail fraud, are now behind bars for allegedly possessing heroin. 27-year-old Olivia Fowler & her 34-year-old husband, Kevin, were arrested March 4th while under...
Mt. pleasant mourns the loss of local advocate
The Mt. Pleasant Community is mourning the loss of a local advocate for those who didn’t have a voice in our area. Lisa Yanick Litwiller passed away at home yesterday surrounded by family &...
Andrea LaFontaine set to serve another year at CMU
CMU has appointed Andrea LaFontaine to serve an additional year as the Robert & Marjorie Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government. The endowment will fund the salary & associated cost of a US &...