DNR Bans Open Fire in Mid-Michigan Due to Dry Conditions
The State Department of Natural Resources has banned open burning in 15 mid-Michigan counties because of dry conditions. The ban prohibits the burning of leaves and debris and includes burn barrels and other types...
Properties of Saginaw Catholic Diocese Raided
Police in Michigan have raided three properties of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw following the recent arrest of a priest accused of committing sex crimes. Saginaw County assistant prosecutor Mark Gaertner says the warrants...
Ferris State Men’s Basketball Team to Play National Title
The entire Ferris State University campus and community of Big Rapids have rallied around the men's basketball team. The Ferris State men are headed to the National Title game on Saturday in the NCAA...
35 Thousand Raised for First Arts United
35 thousand dollars was raised for the First Arts United at Alma College Wednesday night. The money was raised for the United Way of Gratiot and Isabella Counties. Jeff Bonacci and his wife Sara...
Gladwin Teacher Resigns After Violating Social Media Policy
A Gladwin teacher has resigned after authorities say he was placed on leave for violating the school's social media policy. The district's social media policy prohibits faculty from using social media to "fraternize" with...
New Michigan Law Will Extend Road Budgets
More money coming for county roads. Governor Snyder signed a law that will help Michigan roads make the grade. With the law being signed Tuesday, every county in the state will receive more money...
Soil Heating in St. Louis Has Started
The heating of soil at the old Velsicol site in St. Louis has started and will be monitored. Soil sampling will take place at the end of the project to ensure the contaminants have...
Lizzie Throop Remains Found By Shipwreck Hunters
Michigan shipwreck hunters say they've found the remains of the Lizzie Throop which sank in 1873. It was found in about 280 feet of water along western Michigan's coastline, some 15 miles northwest of...
Larry Nassar’s Courtroom Attacker Donates Thousands to Charity
A Michigan man who tried to attack disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar in a courtroom is sending thousands of dollars donated to him to charities that help survivors of sexual assault. Randall Margraves'...
Small Business Administrations to Conduct Assessments for Last Month’s Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration is working with the state police and local emergency managers to conduct damage assessments following flooding last month in Michigan. Mecosta and Montcalm counties are on that list for...