In Grand Rapids, Mich., the week was filled with emotion as the trial of former policeman Christopher Schurr on a charge of second-degree murder got underway. Schurr is charged with shooting to death Patrick Lyoya, a Black driver, in April 2022 during a stop that escalated from a routine traffic stop into a deadly standoff…. Continue Reading →
In the aftermath of a paralyzing ice storm that ravaged Northern Michigan throughout last week during winter, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced that it will be conducting a public forum to debate response effort and listen to first-hand remarks from those most impacted. The May 21 forum in Gaylord promises to attract area… Continue Reading →
A highly anticipated report will be released tomorrow highlighting Michigan’s preschool system, taking an up-close examination of where the state is, from an enrollment perspective, how it is financed, and the quality. The 22nd year of the report is issued by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). It is the only national report… Continue Reading →
Long before Gotham City’s Batman ever sprang across comic book covers, Michigan had its own real-life “Batman” – and his name was Clem Sohn. Years ahead of superheroes dominating people’s minds, Sohn was already amazing the world with his daring-do, homemade wingsuit, and humor when dealing with life and gravity. Born in 1910 on a… Continue Reading →
Way back when, $500,000 in real estate parlance would buy a grand house, a swimming pool, and maybe even a tennis court. Fast-forward to today, and it’s a bit different-looking particularly if you’re in the market to shop in Northern Michigan. A half million dollars will still get you something, sure, but what you get… Continue Reading →
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As a Michigander, you know that it’s as if gas prices are engaging in a never-ending game of highs and lows. Guess what: there is a reason behind it and if you know what to look for, you can save a big chunk of cash at the pump. Patrick De Haan,… Continue Reading →
MONETT, Mo. – Good news for the Barry County Monett Rural Fire District (MRFD) – they’ve just recently acquired a brand-new fire truck for their department! MRFD recently jubilantly posted on Facebook that a brand new 2025 Freightliner tanker-pumper is officially housed at their Station 1. The new apparatus is a giant leap in the… Continue Reading →
In a bipartisan show of courage, the Senate voted to punish sellers of fentanyl more severely, imposing a second round of sanctions on the lawless drug smugglers. The bill, the HALT Fentanyl Act, passed with an almost unanimous Senate vote of 84-16 on Friday. Democrats cast all of the dissents, but bipartisan overall support signals… Continue Reading →
If you’re someone who enjoys seeking out hidden natural gems or checking off the high points of every county, you’ll probably want to pay a visit to a quiet little spot in Barry County, Michigan – a place called French Benchmark. It may not be a towering peak with panoramic views, but for local explorers,… Continue Reading →
In a darkness-shrouded twist of events from somewhere in Barry County, Missouri, a third suspect is now indicted in the horrific murder of Marvin Lance McCullough. Law enforcement officials revealed that Nathan Bates, a 38-year-old male, is the newest to be indicted in relation to the crime that already landed two others in jail. Bates… Continue Reading →