Mount Pleasant

Officials from Clare and Mount Pleasant say they're hoping to use tax dollars for downtown development. Clare might get new public restrooms, and Mount Pleasant might soon experience infrastructure upgrades, officials say.

Employees at the Delfield manufacturing plant in Mount Pleasant took to the streets Wednesday morning in protest of the company locking its doors after a third tentative contract agreement with the local United Steel Workers Union fell through.

In a ceremonial transfer of presidential authority and symbols, Neil MacKinnon was officially vested as Central Michigan University's 16th President. In his speech, he discussed his path to improve CMU through its strategic plan.

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.