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Free community college up for grabs with Michigan Reconnect group and high school football kicks off with multiple close games.
Congressman Moolenaar visits veterans for roundtable event in Mecosta, Indiana man arrested after weapons found in Mt. Pleasant residence, and Michigan teachers are starting to leave the profession.
Young people are being pushed out from home buying, US-Canada beef continues with tariffs, and Ebels General Store undertakes solar project.
Four area parks projects receive state funding, Blanchard man taken to hospital after crash near Barryton, and the state discusses the initial year of device-free classroom.
Ionia man dies following crash near Morley Saturday night, Ferris State opens new $38 million residence hall, and Michigan nurses make a deal with Corewell.
Mecosta County First Responders to hold training exercise this weekend, Save the Ponds to celebrate groundbreaking for fishponds restoration project, and Jocelyn Benson has announced her democratic running mate for Michigan govenor.
School teachers are spendy even more on their own supplies, construction continues through West Michigan, and Evart Police responded to lost items believed to be stolen.
Lansing man charged in Mecosta County shooting, Ferris State marching band opening up band camps for public viewing, and Michigan's boating industry continues to make money.
Rockford AD hired to lead Big Rapids athletics, high-powered drones now seeing grant opportunities, and luxury cars are starting to fade off the map.
Six killed in multiple shootings in Missaukee County, Michigan Avenue milling project to begin Monday morning in Big Rapids, and Rep. John James has selected his running mate for Michigan governor race.
Evart High School adds five new unique courses for fall, West Michigan unemployment rates are turning for the better, and milling projects continue in Big Rapids this weekend.
Missaukee County confirms positive case of measles, Band of Locals announces return of Labor Day Festival, and sobering data has come out regarding gun violence on young people in Michigan.
Man hospitalized in two-car collision in Mecosta County, U.S. Senate race starts to tighten ahead of the November election, and Ferris State prepares for season with ticket sales opening.
Two shot at Sheridan Township residence last Friday, Burlington aiming late-September opening in Big Rapids, and Attorney General Dana Nessel joins multi-state lawsuit.
Milling and paving projects to begin in Big Rapids this week, missing Muskegon River tubers found alive and safe near Muskegon boat launch, and two people killed in Sheridan Township car crash.
MDOT to meet in Rogers Heights and chat about a Stanwood intersection, the search continues for three missing Newaygo County tuber, and Full Avenue to undergo water shutoffs.
Reed City's H&D Chuckwagon closing its doors, driver killed in Lake County crash on M-37, and local concerns have grown with cyclosporasis.
Measles case confirmed in Osceola County, primary election results reveal candidates for November general election, and a new school supplies shopping scam may be starting.
Voters head to the polls for Michigan's Primary Election, car reports showing changes in buying interest following tariffs, and weight-loss medications now have doctors' concern.
Hemlock Park playscape renamed after former Ferris State Hockey Coach Bob Daniels and his family, MDOT to begin crack seal repairs on local roads this week, and hazardous waste disposal event will take place on Thursday.
Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese named to Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Barryton head-on wreck puts Remus man in hospital, and questions are being asked about gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson.
Howard City pedestrian killed after being struck on northbound US-131, missing man's remains found in Rosebush, and new legislation passes to decriminalize animal feeders.
Big Rapids to experience crack seal road improvements over next few weeks, Isabella County man arraigned on nine charges for home invasion, and the City of Gladwin continues the fight to fix the wastewater treatment plant.
17-year-old airlifted to hospital after intersection wreck in Stanwood, a national crisis has been declared for seeking blood donors, and state officials are fighting for free lunches at all schools across the state.
Severe weather possible Monday afternoon or evening for West Michigan, two-car crash in Sheridan Township sends three to the hospital, and Michigan start-ups can compete for a million dollars.
