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M-15 reduced to one lane north of Davison this week

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin removing trees along M-15 around the Bird Drain north of Richfield Road. → Read More

Bay County man accused of dealing drugs, illegally making guns

The second search warrant last week led authorities to 250 grams of fentanyl, more crystal meth, cash and at least 10 more firearms. A rifle located at Bennett's residence had → Read More

Historic bricks on Saginaw Street in downtown Flint getting facelift

They voted to approve more funds for the city's contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation to rebuild the bricks between Court Street and the Flint River. → Read More

Overnight fire destroys building at Flushing business

Fire crews found the building engulfed in flames and beginning to collapse when they arrived. → Read More

44-year-old accused of kidnapping Arenac County couple, holding hostage

The incident started when Karakanen allegedly broke into a residence on Wyatt Road in Arenac Township just after 7 a.m. Friday. He is accused of tying up the residents and → Read More

Michigan State Police helicopter helps catch theft suspect in Flint

The video shows troopers tackle the suspect in a yard and place him under arrest. → Read More

Mackinac Island ferry converting to electric power

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded a more than $3 million grant to the former Star Line Ferry install two electric propulsion motors on the ferry → Read More

STAT EMS winding down ambulance service in Mid-Michigan

STAT EMS, which is based in Flint, sent a letter to employees saying the company will wind down operations by Saturday. Employees were told that all shifts after Saturday are → Read More

MDOT starting second year of rebuilding I-69 near Lapeer on March 20

The Michigan Department of Transportation is starting the second year of a two-year project to rebuild more than seven miles of I-69 in Lapeer County between M-24 and Lake George → Read More

Covenant HealthCare, Ascension St. Mary's partner on medical helicopter

On Thursday, Covenant and Ascension St. Mary's announced a new partnership on the FlightCare helicopter service, which has served Ascension St. Mary's since 1987. → Read More

Winter Weather Advisory issued ahead of Friday snowfall

The advisory covers all of Mid-Michigan south of Bay, Huron and Midland counties from 10 p.m. Thursday through 2 p.m. Friday. → Read More

Michigan lawmakers approve LGBTQ+ protections in civil rights law

The Michigan House and Senate voted Wednesday to add language to the civil rights law that would protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other groups from discrimination. → Read More

56-year-old woman dies after driver runs red light in Midland County

Investigators say an 18-year-old driving a Ford F-250 pickup truck south on Poseyville Road ran a red light and slammed into Hoerger's SUV. → Read More

Alert Day posted for snowfall in Mid-Michigan on Friday

Another winter storm is aiming for Mid-Michigan to end the work week, possibly bringing several inches of snowfall. → Read More

McDonald's expands chicken lineup, adds premium lemonade in Michigan

McDonald's is expanding its popular lineup of chicken sandwiches with two new options. → Read More

Michigan House votes to repeal third-grade reading law

The bill repeals a policy that bases a student's promotion to the fourth grade on their reading assessment scores. → Read More

Former Mt. Morris Township firefighter sentenced for sex crimes

Justin Jones was sentenced on Monday after a jury found him guilty on two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in January. He was acquitted on a charge of first-degree → Read More

Police remove sick pets from Saginaw County rescue group

The sheriff's office says several "severely sick" cats and dogs were removed from the shelter on Monday. They all were transported to Saginaw County Animal Care & Control for treatment. → Read More

Two men involved in police chase crash, run off, try to break in homes

Police say the driver crashed into a utility pole and knocked out power in the area. → Read More

Grand Blanc Township woman critically injured in crash on Dort Highway

The Grand Blanc Township Police Department says the 25-year-old woman was driving south on Dort Highway around 7:55 a.m., when she made a left turn into the path of a → Read More