More Applebee’s Locations Set to Close This Year
Applebee's has announced it will be closing another 60 to 80 restaurants this year. The restaurant's parent company, Dine Brands Global, said it also plans on closing 30 to 40 additional IHOPs as well....
Mecosta County Crash Leaves Two in Critical Condition
Two people are in critical condition after a serious crash in Mecosta County. The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office says a pickup truck was traveling just south of Remus Sunday when it tried to make...
Governor Proposes State Education Plan
Governor Rick Snyder wants Michigan to spend an additional $100 million to educate students who can fill jobs in professional trades, information technology and other high-demand fields. Snyder is calling it Michigan's Marshall Plan...
Possible Tuberculosis Exposure in Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities in three southwest Michigan counties have been notified by the state that workers may have been in close contact with a healthcare worker diagnosed with tuberculosis. The worker, who unknowingly was ill...
New Drinking Fountains at Harrison Middle School
Harrison Middle School will receive new drinking fountains through the "Rethink Your Drink: Water's Cool at School" program. The school is one of 61 total from around the state to receive the fountains through...
Alma’s New City Manager
Matt Schooley has been offered the job as Alma's full-time city manager. The city commission voted 6-0 during a special meeting Thursday to offer Schooley the position, which he has held on an interim...
New Species Found in Lake Superior
An invasive species with a jarring name has turned up in Lake Superior: the Bloody Red Shrimp. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says researchers found a single specimen of the tiny shrimp in...
Water Levels Continue to Rise; Flood Warning Remains
A flood warning remains for the area as waters still rise due to heavy rains and melting Tuesday. Flooding has already occurred on the Chippewa River in some areas. Remember, it is never safe...
Clare County Affected by Bad Weather
Officials want Clare County to be declared a State of Emergency so they can get help. Several Harrison buses and a Farwell bus ended up in ditches Tuesday after bad weather. Clare County Emergency...
Man Sentenced in Gratiot County for DUI and Hit-and-Run
57-year-old David Cronkite was sentenced in the Gratiot County Circuit Court to 270 days in the Gratiot County Jail was 156 days of credit for time served, and three years of probation for hitting...