Scott Rechlin

The Sault City Commission recently heard plans from Cherry Capital Communications to expand high-speed internet access by installing new fiber optic lines from Sault Ste. Marie to St. Ignace.

Central Michigan University's Telehealth Broadband Pilot Program has recently expanded its outreach to other rural counties throughout the state.

The theatre's warehouse burned down in December and was torn down last week, marking the beginning of a path towards reconstruction of the space that housed the theatre's equipment.

Lake Superior State University has announced it has partnered with Uwill to expand the school's teletherapy services. Uwill provides students with immedient access to crisis help lines and student tailored therapists.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded a total of $3 million to organizations in the city to help renovate the Culligan Plaza and Sanctuary Cinema.

The Decorative Panels International factory that closed last month and laid off nearly 200 workers was recently toured by two potential buyers. The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce Buyers said the buyers expressed concern that without the factory's long-time employees, the factory would not be able to reopen and run efficiently.

Medical experts around Michigan worry vaccine hesitancy could cause more measles outbreaks following four confirmed cases in March.

The sudden appearance of measles in Michigan has health officials recommending people get vaccinated against the contagious virus.

Cheboygan Area Schools have signed a contract with SiteLogIQ for $18 million to repair, renovate and replace aging infrastructure in several school buildings. Area voters will decide the future of the project in May.

Students from Central Michigan University shared their thoughts and opinions with WCMU's Scott Rechlin about the Tik-Tok Ban Bill that had passed by the U.S House of Representatives.