Michigan Elections board declines LGBTQ-rights petition due to a short of signatures
The Michigan elections board has declined to certify an LGBTQ-rights ballot drive because it didn’t submit enough voter signatures. Monday’s 4-0 vote comes after the state did a second review and estimated Fair and...
National Weather Service reports tornados striking near Detroit and Flint on Saturday evening
The National Weather Service says tornadoes struck near Detroit and near Flint on Saturday evening. It says two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Genesee County’s Clayton Township and in Oakland County. Both twisters traveled...
Michigan’s Governor veto of proposed spending on reading scholarships sparks criticism
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of $155 million in proposed spending on reading scholarships for students has sparked fresh criticism. The funding would have gone to Grand Valley State University to disburse up to $1,000...
Alma Schools welcome new superintendent Stacy Kriner
Alma Schools have a new superintendent. Stacey Kriner replaces Donalynn Ingersoll who retired June 30th. Kriner is a former Freeland Community Schools administrator and was chosen from 18 candidates.
Nearly 100 state owned properties being placed up for auction
Nearly 100 state owned properties are up for auction from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. One of those is the Big Rapids Railroad Depot. The city hopes to buy the property to renovate...
Two men arrested and officially charged in connection to a murder occurring in Clare...
The two men arrested in connection to a murder in Clare County were officially charged. Ronald McClure and Kenneth Young were charged Thursday with one count of open murder and a felony firearms violation....
Man found dead on Mackinac Island
Police say a man who was found dead on Mackinac Island, intentionally jumped from the top of Arch Rock and left a note indicating plans to take his own life. Mackinac Island Police Chief...
Timothy D. Danielak, of Beaverton, appointed to the State Plumbing Board
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week appointed Timothy D. Danielak, of Beaverton, to the State Plumbing Board. The State Plumbing Board’s duties include making recommendations for plumbing code rules, licensing plumbers, and making all orders.
Suicide on Mackinac Island
Police say a man who was found dead on Mackinac Island, intentionally jumped from the top of Arch Rock and left a note indicating plans to take his own life. Mackinac Island Police Chief...
Two Clare Co. Men Charged With Murder
The two men arrested in connection to a murder in Clare County were officially charged. Ronald McClure and Kenneth Young were charged Thursday with one count of open murder and a felony firearms violation....