Legislation Considers Drug Use for Librarians
Legislation in Michigan would let librarians administer a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses. The House voted unanimously for the bills Wednesday. The legislation heads to the Senate for consideration.
The State’s Minimum Wage On The Rise
The state’s minimum wage is going up 20 cents next week. The minimum wage will increase from $9.25 per hour to $9.45 per hour. It takes effect next Friday and is part of a four-year...
Mt. Pleasant Deputies After Power Tool Thief’s
Power tools were stolen from Menards in Mt Pleasant and deputies need your help identifying a possible suspect. They say the theft took place on March 5. You can see his picture on the...
Just As The Weather Turns, So Do Gas Prices And They Might Stay On...
Looks like to relief in sight at the pumps. Gas prices are up about 10 cents in the last week and up by more than 25 cents in the last month. AAA expects the trend to...
A New Study Uncovers Healthiest and Unhealthiest Counties
Looks like Central Michigan needs to head back to the gym! A new study from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has ranked the healthiest and the unhealthiest counties in Michigan. The healthiest...
Flint Awarded With Grant to Revitalize Properties Along Corridor of the City
The city of Flint was awarded a nearly $500,000 brownfield grant to revitalize properties along a commercial corridor in the city. The state says contaminated land along Saginaw Street will be redeveloped with housing...
Midland County Roads Getting Worse as Warm Weather Hits
With the warm weather, some roads in Midland County are impassable. In fact, some residents are concerned the road conditions are making it hard for mail carriers and even emergency vehicles to get through....
Motorcyclist Dead After Being Struck In Intersection
A 59-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday in Port Ritchie Florida when a driver struck him in an intersection. David Brasington of New Port Richey, originally from Farwell, was found dead at the scene.
Arts United Tops Last Year Total
The second annual Arts United, sponsored by Alma College at the Heritage Center for the Performing Arts, raised a total of $38,432. It topped last year’s total.
H1N1 Flu Rising Throughout Central Michigan
Cases of the H1N1 flu are rising throughout Central Michigan. Regionally, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported cases of H1N1 were occurring at a moderate rate with increases in some places.