Mount Pleasant

Protesters gathered in Mount Pleasant to voice their concerns about a budget resolution passed by House Republicans in February. The resolution instructs the Energy and Commerce committee, which oversees Medicaid, to slash $880 billion over the next decade, which could affect millions of Michiganders.

For years, local law enforcement in the county were given a blanket deputization to work outside of their jurisdiction by the sheriff. But with the loss of the county's 24/7 road patrol, Sheriff Michael Main has limited their authority.

Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon spoke to the campus community about what he's noticed in the first 100 days on campus. He presented several initiatives to combat declining enrollment, budget cuts and expanding research efforts.

Larry Joe Campbell is a native of Cadillac and a Central Michigan University alum. He's known for his role in the ABC sitcom, "According to Jim," and says the book is loosely based on his own life.

Central Michigan University opened its doors for both campus and Mount Pleasant community members for its Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service event. While sharing brunch, guests were treated to performances from CMU musicians and remarks from speakers across campus in honor of King's legacy.

The city of Mount Pleasant has been fighting state officials for almost seven years on a public purpose restriction that was placed on its largest undeveloped parcel. After taking the land dispute to court in 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals recently dismissed the city's case after they didn't meet a time requirement to file a claim against the state.

Michigan is the car manufacturing capital of the country, so it’s no surprise that many roads across the state were built for cars. But some communities around the state are trying to make their streets more pedestrian-friendly.

Residents at three apartment complexes in Mount Pleasant came home to some disturbing news earlier this year: Their water bill, which they paid with their rent, was overdue and the city could cut off sewage and water connections. It was their housing management company, Millennia, that missed their due date to pay the water bills to the city twice in six months.

Mount Pleasant Public Schools is partnering with a mental health coordination service in an effort to expand mental healthcare options for students, staff and families throughout the district.

After six decades, Robaire's Bakery and Doughnut Shop closed its doors for the last time.