Lizz Galea
Mt. Pleasant man headed to trial for attempted murder
A Mt. Pleasant man accused of stabbing his roommate is heading to trial on (4) felony charges, including attempted murder. 57-year-old, Paul Vance Ellingson will face a judge for a pre-trial hearing on May...
It’s Solar Eclipse Day!
A rare total solar eclipse is set to descend over Mid-Michigan this afternoon. The peak time for this to occur is at 3:13pm, with it ending 2 minutes later. The next total solar eclipse...
Former Mayor found guilty for misusing campaign funds
A former Mayor of Romulus, MI has been sentenced in the case of him misusing his campaign funds involving over $15,000. 59-year-old LeRoy Burcroff will receive 3 years of probation & 4 months of...
Woman convicted of 2nd degree murder in Charlotte, MI
The woman extradited from Italy for the 20-02 fatal bludgeoning of her husband in Michigan has been officially convicted of 2nd degree murder. Beverly McCallum said she wanted to get rid of her husband...
New Mental Health Diversion Council
Former Isabella County public defender, Sar Spencer-Noggle, has just been appointed to another 4 years by Gov. Whitmer to the Mental Health Diversion Council. The council provides policy & implements new and innovative initiatives...
Drug-related deaths on the rise in Isabella County
Drug-related deaths here in Isabella County increased last year, and fentanyl was a factor in the majority of those deaths. County commissioners last week accepted & put on file Sparrow’s report from last year,...
Ongoing investigation for Bay City shooting
Authorities continue to investigate the shooting of a 33-year-old Bay City man who reportedly broke into a Bay City home. The incident occurred early on Monday morning. The man who was shot twice in...
Oil spill in the Flint River
An oil spill occurred in the Flint River; Wednesday night, according to city of Flushing Mayor Joseph Karlichek. The City of Flint Sewer Department was notified of the spill. The Mayor said the discharge...
Meridian Elementary teacher suspended without pay
A Meridian Elementary School gym teacher has been suspended without pay for (10) days following an incident where he allegedly wrestled with a 2nd grade girl. It’s the 2nd complaint filed against him since...
Financial issues for Mt. Pleasant county
County commission Chairman, Tobin Hope, took responsibility on Tuesday for the county’s financial problems, but another elected official said some of the blame lies with its former administrator and her staff. County Treasurer, Steve...
