CMU Opens Biosciences Building
Central Michigan University officially unveiled the new Biosciences Building at a grand opening celebration on Thursday. The $95 million building represents the largest capital project in school history. The building will house 40 faculty...
CMU Adjusts Operating Budget
Central Michigan University amended its 2016-17 operating budget due to a decline in enrollment. Vice president of finance and administrative services, Barrie Wilkes, says the university faces a $9.8 million reduction. University enrollment is...
State Flag Returned To Blake Klumpp
The thief who stole the state of Michigan flag from Blake Klumpp and his farm stand in Shepherd came forward last week. According to Shepherd police chief Luke Sawyer, a man or boy called...
Shepherd Area CROP Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The annual Shepherd Area Community Responding to Overcome Poverty - Hunger Walk/Run/Rock celebrates its 30th year on Sunday. The run begins at 1:30PM at the St Vincent de Paul Parrish on Maple Street. Competitors...
CMU Falls In Latest University Rankings
Central Michigan University dropped from 194 to 202 in the latest U.S. News & World Report’s national ranking of universities. Provost Michael Gealt said the university dropped because about 30 or 35 universities that...
Mark Ranzenberger Trial Delayed
The trial for former Central Michigan University professor Mark Ranzenberger has been postponed as attorneys work on a plea agreement. His original trial date for child pornography possession was set for September 27th. The...
Loons Win First Midwest League Championship
The Great Lakes Loons captured their first ever Midwest League Championship on Sunday, defeating the Clinton LumberKings 9-8 at Dow Diamond. Saige Jenco, Logan Landon and Matt Jones each had two RBIs apiece in...
Open House Set for CMU Biosciences Building
Central Michigan University confirmed that the new biosciences building is set to host classes starting in January. The university set a Grand Opening celebration for Thursday to show off the $95 million, 169,000 square-foot...
Fire Damages Home on Broadway
Mt Pleasant firefighters responded to a fire at a home on West Broadway Street on Friday night. Neighbors saw smoke coming from the garage about 6:20PM, and rushed to the home to tell residents...
Police Identify Suspects in CMU Car Theft
The Central Michigan Police Department identified two students suspected of stealing from vehicles in the university’s Parking Lot 1. The 19 and 20-year-old male suspects stole a CD and a phone case on September...