Monday, June 15 At 2:48 p.m., deputies made a warrant arrest at a residence in Morton Township. A male subject was arrested on two warrants. He was lodged at the Mecosta County Jail...

Work in Big Rapids Township continues this summer with the large-scale Tonkin Drain project. The drain, which was established in 1904, previously hadn’t seen major work or upgrades in more th...

Last week, Rep. John Moolenaar introduced the No PLA Employees Act to the United States Congress. The bill, co-sponsored by Ben Cline of Virginia, would disallow former and current employees of com...

The Michigan House on Thursday passed two bills that would require science of reading training for both current K-5 educators and new teachers entering the profession. House Bill 5697, sponsored by...

Ferris State University’s football team remains as the top contender in NCAA Division II competition, as the reigning national champion was selected No. 1 in Lindy’s Sports DII Preseason T...

Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving two 17-year-olds that occurred in Montcalm County late Thursday night. The four-vehicle crash occurred around 11:11 p.m. on M-46 near...

Great Lakes Energy recently awarded grants to eight different organizations through their 2026 People’s Fund. One of those organizations includes Angels of Action of Big Rapids, who received ...