LANSING, Mich. – Last week Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties to assist with response and recovery efforts related to a deadly tornado outbreak in southwest Michigan. “I’ve declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass, and ...

A bill sponsored by a Howell Republican that would require voters to prove they are United States citizens when they register to vote was reported to the House floor on Tuesday after just one committee hearing, but with a bushel full of concerns from the panel’s Democrats. House Bill 4765, ...

“I seen you walkin' every day on your way to school, I seen you talkin' to the children I seen you talkin' too, ooh yeah – school teacher,” – Bob Seger The street was wet and the air was cold. It wasn’t wintertime, but it was dreary. I was just a kid, maybe 7 or 8 years old, walking ...

LAKE LINDEN — The Lake Linden-Hubbell Music Department announced it has been awarded a prestigious grant totaling $24,300 from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC). This funding represents a landmark investment in the students, facilities, and the future of the arts within the ...

LANSING — Each year in the US, more than 4,000 people die in accidental drownings, dozens of them in Michigan. Now a push is underway to require Michigan schools to teach students about how to stay safe in the water. A bill in the state House would make water safety a mandatory part of ...

HOUGHTON — Tree House Family Resources is thrilled to host the 2nd Annual Capes 7 Crowns Family Dance Party. The fun will run from 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Saturday at The Bluffs Community Room in Houghton. Join for a joyful afternoon of music, movement, creativity, and connection for families, ...