MyMichigan Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant has achieved Stroke Ready certification, a national recognition from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.

A small plane made an emergency landing Saturday afternoon near the Ludington pumped storage plant in Mason County - but fortunately, no one was hurt. The pilot and his passenger were uninjured, and the NTSB will take over the investigation.

The Suttons Bay Trading Company is marking 25 years in business with a celebration on November 25, 2025, called "25-25-25." Originally launched in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 2000, the custom spice blending company relocated to Suttons Bay 14 years ago, where it is operated by Karen and Kimberly Pontius.

A 16-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the neck by a 21-year-old man in Sheriden Township, Mecosta County. The incident occurred at a home near Harding Road and 55th Avenue.

Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens visited the Sault Tribe Health Center in Sault Ste. Marie to learn about healthcare access in the Upper Peninsula.

The Emmet County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 24-year-old Iowa man, William Joseph Gatchel the Second, in a child exploitation case involving multiple states. Investigators said Gatchel allegedly communicated online with a local minor and traveled to Harbor Springs to meet the minor. Law enforcement was alerted when the child failed to show up for school, and three hours later, authorities tracked Gatchel and the minor to Minooka, Illinois.

The Fishtown Preservation Society bought the Van Raalte house as their new headquarters.

The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Impact Award, which honors those making a lasting difference in Manistee County. Nominations are open until Monday, November 10th at 5 p.m., and finalists will be voted on live during the Chamber’s Business Awards Gala.

The Kalkaska Festival of Trees returns November 7th through the 15th at Northland Plaza. The nine-day event is run entirely by volunteers, with 100% of proceeds going to the KAIR food pantry, which serves families in Kalkaska and Antrim counties. Visitors can view and enter raffles for 50 decorated Christmas trees.

Mt. Pleasant Police are investigating a drowning that occurred Sunday morning at Island Park. Officers discovered a 47-year-old Mt. Pleasant man dead in the river shortly after 8AM.

A house fire in Mt. Pleasant led to the rescue of one person by police officers just as firefighters arrived on the scene. The fire originated in the kitchen due to cooking mishaps, resulting in significant damage to the residence. The victim was treated for smoke inhalation and is now recovering with family. Officials urge residents to regularly check their smoke detectors.

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital is inviting families to a fun and safe Trunk or Treat event. Hospital departments and community partner Treetops Resort will decorate vehicles and hand out candy, while local public safety crews join in the celebration.

Mott Children's Health Center and Ferris State University's Michigan College of Optometry are teaming up to expand access to vision care for Genesee County children. The partnership will open a new pediatric optometry clinic inside Mott Children’s Health Center in Flint this winter, offering routine and medical eye care. President and CEO of Mott Children’s Health Center, Todd Wiseley said the opening of the center is an opportunity to help more people.

According to data from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity the disability employment gap is narrowing with 32% of disabled people in Michigan working.