The Big Rapids Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday that a 40-year-old man has been extradited from Texas to Mecosta County to face charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Freddie...

Monday, October 12 An officer was dispatched to a well-being check. The officer made contact with the subject who requested medical assistance. The officer stood by with the subject until medica...

More than $1.4 million is heading to rural parts of Michigan for broadband expansion projects. As part of Michigan’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, 23 subgrantee agr...

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips on a suspect and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred in Webber Township on Oct. 9. According to a post, the rear-end crash h...

Monday, Oct. 12 At 3:13 p.m., deputies responded to Big Rapids Township for an assault that occurred on October 11. This incident is under investigation.  At 7:15 p.m., a re...

The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced it will convert the intersection of Northland Drive and 8 Mile Road into a four-way stop. Located just north of Stanwood, the intersection is...

Six area high school bands will take the field tonight, Oct. 17, for spectacular Glow Show performances at Reed City High School. Participating schools include Big Rapids, Lake City, Ludington, Mor...