Man takes on multiple obstacle courses to raise awareness and money for...
BY AMANDA HARRISONAlzheimer's affects one in three elderly Americans. And a Mount Pleasant man is willing to push his mind and body to the limit to find a cure. CMU employee Brad Kloha will compete in...
View ArticleFreeland schools enhance security measures
BY AMANDA HARRISONFreeland Community Schools is taking the traditional doorbell to a whole new level. Visitors will now have to be identified, then buzzed into the building. The new security takes...
View ArticleYouth sports concussion law takes effect
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkStudent athletes who show signs of concussion must be removed from games immediately under a law that takes effect Monday. The state will also have to educate...
View ArticleLake County corrections officer arrested for housing meth lab
BY AMANDA HARRISONA Lake County corrections officer went from guard to prisoner after a meth lab was discovered in his home. Suspicions first arose when a monitoring agency reported high volume sales...
View ArticleLawsuit to toss out right-to-work goes to court this week
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkA lawsuit aimed at repealing Michigan's new right-to-work law will have its first day in court Wednesday. State officials hope an Ingham County Judge will...
View ArticleCMU students working on water sustainability
BY JESI MUNGUIACentral Michigan University's student organization Take Back the Tap is making waves on banning the sale of bottle water on the Mt Pleasant campus. Â Over 90 universities worldwide have...
View ArticleMichigan Medicaid approved to provide applied behavior analysis therapy for...
BY AMANDA HARRISONTuesday the familiar green tinge of the Mackinac Bridge has turned blue, to promote Autism Awareness month. Two state-run insurance plans are also taking on the autism issue, with a...
View ArticleCentral Michigan University's Research Corporation develops new streamlined...
BY DAVID NICHOLASIn 2002, Central Michigan University entered into a partnership with the city of Mt Pleasant and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to form the CMU Research Corporation.It...
View ArticleSVSU's Marshall Fredericks Museum earns accreditation
BY AMANDA HARRISONA Saginaw museum has earned national recognition by becoming accredited, something only six percent of the nation's museums have done. The Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum has...
View ArticleAAR Mobility System in Cadillac plans layoffs
BY JESI MUNGUIAA Cadillac-based manufacturing company is citing reductions in Department of Defense spending as a factor in its announcement that 130 employees will be laid off by the end of May. AAR...
View ArticleJudge says anti-right-to-work lawsuit can proceed
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkAn Ingham County judge said groups hoping to repeal Michigan's new right-to-work law can move forward with their lawsuit. Judge William Collette Wednesday...
View ArticleMaddening algae on Lake Erie
BY CHRIS MCCARUSAlgae is killing Lake Erie. And it's hurting the other Great Lakes too. Erie was declared dead in the 1970's and the parallels are haunting now. Biologists met recently in Windsor to...
View ArticleInvestigation into child's disappearance now centers on plants
BY LINDA STEPHANAuthorities in Ludington believe two-year old evidence will lead them to a baby that went missing in 2011.Officials say the best clues come from the soles of her father's shoes.Plant...
View ArticleCMU named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll...
BY ANTHONY RIZZOA Michigan university is being recognized for a consistent display of dedication to the service of others in their community.Central Michigan University has been named to the...
View ArticleCMU's Griffin Forum to tackle labor issues
With the recent passage of "Right-to-Work" legislation, a lot of people are questioning the future of labor unions in Michigan.Central Michigan University will host a panel discussion on the next...
View ArticlePlan to raise sales tax to pay for roads may be gaining momentum
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkState lawmakers return from a two-week break next week. One of the most pressing issues they'll need to tackle is funding for roads. One proposal seems to be...
View ArticleNo-fault changes could be high on state lawmakers' agenda after two week break
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkThe state Legislature is back in session this week after a two-week break. Some lawmakers are calling for action on proposed changes to the state's no-fault...
View ArticleBaseball opening day brings out fans and tourism dollars
BY ANTHONY RIZZOSpring is here in Michigan; the sun is out and the weather is finally beginning to warm up.But the sun is not the only thing coming out to play this week. Professional baseball teams...
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New Asian Carp report focuses on DNA presence of invasive species in Great Lakes
BY JENNIFER WEINGARTThe question of the presence of Asian Carp has been the focus of another report released last week by a group of researchers.The report covers research done over several years by...
View ArticleNew "Pure Michigan" license plate is now available
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkThe state's new "Pure Michigan" license plate for cars, trucks, and motorcycles is now available. Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson said the new plate...
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