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Tuesday, Apr. 16

April 16th, 2024 12:00am

Detroit Red Wing keep their season alive following wild comeback win against Montreal, Ferris State University Athletics officially announces a partnership with Athlete's Thread for Name, Image, and Likeness services, and all fans of local businesses and artists are invited by the city of Big Rapids next Saturday for Business and Artisan Fair.

Monday, Apr. 15

April 15th, 2024 12:00am

Ferris State men's golf team captures 22nd all-time Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship by beating rival Grand Valley, West Michigan man accused of killing Ruby Garcia and dumping her body on US-131 in Grand Rapids confesses to the murder, and the Big Rapids City Commission meets tonight, to discuss establishing a downtown social district, summer swimming pool fees, and ordinance adjustment regarding alcohol in public parks.

Friday, Apr. 12

April 12th, 2024 12:00am

Mecosta County Sheriff's Office advising of a scam from past two days, Ferris State football season tickets for 2024 are on sale, and daylight-saving time posing potential risk on the roadway.

Thursday, Apr. 11

April 11th, 2024 12:00am

State Rep. Tom Kunse spearheading effort to rename a portion of US 131 near Big Rapids after army veteran, Montcalm County accident involves truck hitting and being dragged behind a semi, and Evart Police Department’s K9 Koda receives bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation.

Wednesday, Apr. 10

April 10th, 2024 12:00am

A preseason captain's meeting will be held for all 2024 Big Rapids Men's & COED Softball teams on Thursday, One Day for Dawgs fundraiser supporting various organizations across Ferris State University, and one expert believes the Federal Reserve is going to be slower than expected to lower interest rates.

Tuesday, Apr. 9

April 9th, 2024 12:00am

Ferris State Sports Communication Program hosting “Heart to Heart Hand to Hand” basketball game to honor the Area 5 Special Olympics of Michigan organization, University of Connecticut men’s basketball beats Purdue 75-60 to win back-to-back national championships, and Michigan's climate a concern after short winter.

Monday, Apr. 8

April 8th, 2024 12:00am

Big Rapids baseball starts off regular season with two wins against Cadillac at home, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel stressing the importance of using different passwords following AT&T breach, and Ferris State women's basketball celebrating historic season on Sunday, April 14.

Friday, Apr. 5

April 5th, 2024 12:00am

Ferris State University Sports Communication program honoring Area 5 Special Olympics of Michigan at the Ferris State softball games, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launches new website dedicated to getting feedback from Michiganders frustrated with power outages, and planning for the NFL Draft in Detroit includes a campaign against human trafficking.

Thursday, Apr. 4

April 4th, 2024 12:00am

Ferris State University planning a workforce development summit to connect with the region’s employers, Better Business Bureau reminding Michiganders that people are selling fake or knockoff eclipse viewing glasses, and many taxpayers attempt to get their tax refund faster but may end up not getting it at all.

Wednesday, Apr. 3

April 3rd, 2024 12:00am

New local business specializing in customizing golf balls, the Mecosta County Youth Academy is now accepting applications for their camp in July, and a small portion of Michigan will have a spectacular view of next week's total solar eclipse.

Tuesday, Apr. 2

April 2nd, 2024 12:00am

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issuing a request for proposal for Emergency Medical Services workforce grants, Gotion Inc. hosting a “Chat with Chuck” virtual town hall meeting on Monday, Apr. 8, at 6 P.M., and homebuyers are finding it tougher to find a home they want and can afford in Michigan.

Monday, Apr. 1

April 1st, 2024 12:00am

Detroit Tigers start the season red hot with series sweep over Chicago White Sox, a 27-year-old female from Tustin dies from injuries sustained in two-car T-bone collision, and a number of small cities in Michigan will get help fixing roads.

Friday, Mar. 29

March 29th, 2024 12:00am

Detroit Tigers began the regular season on a high note with Opening Day victory, DTE seeking another rate hike for customers, and Gotion Inc. in the process of donating tens of thousands of dollars worth of office furniture to local nonprofit organizations.

Thursday, Mar. 28

March 28th, 2024 12:00am

Ferris State women’s basketball falls to Texas Women’s University in the NCAA DII National Semifinals, all veterans are invited to the Vietnam Veteran’s Day event in Big Rapids, and a nuclear power plant in Michigan could be on its way to restarting.

Wednesday, Mar. 27

March 27th, 2024 12:00am

Big Rapids Elks Easter egg hunt on deck for this Saturday at 1:00 P.M., Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins coalition to support the federal law that prohibits people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms, and Ferris State men’s basketball team saw their spectacular season come to an end last night against top seeded Minnesota State.

Tuesday, Mar. 26

March 26th, 2024 12:00am

Three hospitalized following two-vehicle personal injury accident at the intersection of Northland Dr. & Old-State Rd. in Mecosta Township, Ferris State women's basketball squad advances to the NCAA Division II National Semifinals following 60-53 Elite Eight win over Tampa, and the state of Michigan has some catching up to do when it comes to innovation.

Monday, Mar. 25

March 25th, 2024 12:00am

Gotion Inc. finds absolutely no evidence of an eagle nest or eagle activity on property, Michigan health experts are sounding alarm on rising numbers of teenagers vaping, and Ferris State Track squads get off to good start in outdoor season at Lee Invite in Tennessee.

Friday, Mar. 22

March 22nd, 2024 12:00am

Auto sales expected to excel in the month of March, Ferris State softball postpones weekend games due to incoming inclement weather, and vehicle accident finds car rolled over near Jensen Lake boat ramp.

Thursday, Mar. 21

March 21st, 2024 12:00am

February retail sales were moderate and flat compared to January in Michigan, Spartan fans rank high for Michigan in state comparison of March Madness, and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office has been receiving numerous reports of fraudulent activities.

Wednesday, Mar. 20

March 20th, 2024 12:00am

Ferris State men’s basketball seals the university’ second regional championship in a 24-hour span with 86-81 over Lake Superior State, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer releases Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan, and Detroit Lions sign unrestricted free agent G Kevin Zeitler from Ravens.

Tuesday, Mar. 19

March 19th, 2024 12:00am

The Morton Township Planning Commission changes date for meeting likely with the proposed rezoning of a property for a large-scale RV Park development being on the agenda, Ferris State University women's basketball captures school's first NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship Monday night, and there's a shortage of primary care doctors in Michigan.

Monday, Mar. 18

March 18th, 2024 12:00am

The jury in the trial of James Crumbley renders guilty verdict on all four counts of involuntary manslaughter in Oakland County Circuit Court, Bulldog women’s and men’s basketball competing for regional championships today and tomorrow, and the City Commission of Big Rapids will be meeting this evening at City Hall at 6:30 P.M.

Friday, Mar. 15

March 15th, 2024 12:00am

Michigan companies are looking for ways to cut costs and many of them are cutting workers, the Red Wings see their playoff hopes begin to potentially slip away following loss to Arizona, and Ferris State will greet hundreds of “Bulldogs to be” on the main campus in Big Rapids on Saturday, March 16.

Thursday, Mar. 14

March 14th, 2024 12:00am

Detroit Lions acquires CB Carlton Davis III via trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, new legislation from state senator would force all children ages 5 and above to attend kindergarten, and Student Alumni Gold Club members at Ferris State raises 2,900 toward the Brutus mascot program.

Wednesday, Mar. 13

March 13th, 2024 12:00am

The Osceola County Road Commission lifted all seasonal weight and speed restrictions for county roads, Spring 2024 Career and Internship Fair returns to the Student Recreation Center at Ferris State on March 21, and Reed City's Zach Erickson announces his commitment to Calvin Football.

Tuesday, Mar. 12

March 12th, 2024 12:00am

Bg Rapids senior Kaleb Dubowski announces commitment compete in football and track and field at Calvin University, State Rep. Tom Kunse hosting local office hours in Clare and Big Rapids soon, and gas prices continue to rise across the state.

Monday, Mar. 11

March 11th, 2024 12:00am

Both Ferris State basketball programs going dancing this week in the NCAA DII National Tournament, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover accident in Sheridan Township Sunday, and the nation's jobless rate jumped a fraction last month to 3.9-percent even.

Friday, Mar. 8

March 8th, 2024 12:00am

Former Big Rapids boys' soccer head coach Justin Fox joining Ferris State women's soccer program as assistant coach, Congressman John Moolenaar makes statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech Thursday night, and drowsy driving may be a bigger problem than many people believe.

Thursday, Mar. 7

March 7th, 2024 12:00am

Talk surfacing in Lansing about toll roads potentially coming to Michigan, Deputies and detectives from Mecosta County Sheriff's Office investigating suspicious death of a 41-year-old Barryton man in Fork Township, and cruising the Great Lakes is expected to have a big economic impact this year.

Wednesday, Mar. 6

March 6th, 2024 12:00am

Big Rapids Community Library selected as one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of an American Library Association (ALA) initiative, Ferris State University men's ice hockey squad opens postseason this weekend at Bemidji State, Big Rapids girls' basketball squares off against rival Reed City tonight in District 35 semifinal action in Cardinal Arena, and massive fire and explosions that rocked Macomb County Monday night has officially killed a 19-year-old.

Tuesday, Mar. 5

March 5th, 2024 12:00am

The Detroit Lions finish season at the very top of the rankings of the “Voice of the Fan” NFL-wide survey in Gameday Satisfaction, Dr. Kathleen Yaremchuck from the Henry Ford Health Sleep Disorders Center says you can start preparing your body for this weekend's time change now, and Mecosta County Sheriff Office deputies were dispatched to personal injury accident on south bound US-131 last Friday.

Monday, Mar. 4

March 4th, 2024 12:00am

Tonight's Big Rapids City Commission meeting includes updates related to improvements to Roben Hood Airport and the airport's runway, Literacy group says Michigan has fallen behind in reading, and Ferris State basketball had nine seniors play their final regular season home game in Wink Arena on Saturday, each earning wins over Purdue Northwest.

Friday, Mar. 1

March 1st, 2024 12:00am

The Red Wings saw their six-game winning streak come to an end in Motown Thursday night, Reed City hits the hardwood tonight against Ludington for the District 35 Championship in Manistee, and an ambitious public art project in Muskegon will get a big boost from a Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University graduate.

Thursday, Feb. 29

February 29th, 2024 12:00am

TalentFirst honors Riverview Elementary for reading proficiency in Big Rapids on Monday, the Big Rapids Parks & Recreation Department cancels Water Aerobics for the remainder of the winter session, and the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office responds to the scene of a mobile home fire in Big Rapids Township.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

February 28th, 2024 12:00am

Deputies dispatched to Little Bass Lake for attempted water rescue of a missing person, full 11-game slate announced for Ferris State University football in 2024, and Governor's Highway Safety Association says more than 33-hundred people were killed in the first half of 2023.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

February 27th, 2024 12:00am

The numbers are out when it comes to participation in Michigan's "first ever" in-person early voting option, the 2024 Top Safety Vehicle Picks are out, and the Big Rapids Cardinals fall to the Manistee Mariners in the opening round of postseason basketball action.

Monday, Feb. 26

February 26th, 2024 12:00am

Ferris State University men's and women's indoor track and field wraps up action at GLIAC Championships Sunday in University Center, Congressman John Moolenaar announces additional Michigan agriculture organizational support for his Supporting Farm Operations Act, and the trend towards "environmentally conscious" funeral options is on the rise.

Friday, Feb. 23

February 23rd, 2024 12:00am

A new report says the state of Michigan was the top state in the country in 20-23 for online gambling revenue, Tomorrow in downtown Big Rapids will be the 2024 Polar Plunge on Pine Street, the Detroit Lions announced they have re-signed kicker Michael Badgley.

Thursday, Feb. 22

February 22nd, 2024 12:00am

New poll out today surveying Michigan voters about potential matchup between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Big Rapids boys' basketball avenges early season loss to rival Reed City to win the CSAA tournament championship, and Ford is sending more workers back to the office.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

February 21st, 2024 12:00am

Congressman John Moolenaar awarded the Distinguished Community Health Center Advocacy Award by the National Association of Community Health Centers, The state's payroll could soon be way bigger, and Ferris State University ice hockey hosting the Northern Michigan Wildcats this weekend for the Bulldogs' final regular-season home series of the year.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

February 20th, 2024 12:00am

A Michigan man confesses to the rape and murder of a tourist during a trip to Germany, Big Rapids boys' basketball completes heroic fourth quarter comeback to beat White Cloud in overtime thriller, and the K-12 Alliance is calling for a hearing and passage of the I-D-E-A Full Funding Act.

Monday, Feb. 19

February 19th, 2024 12:00am

High school boys’ basketball postseason brackets released over the weekend, the CDC expected to issue new guidelines for COVID symptoms, and Ferris State Volleyball heading to Spain and Portugal for international playing experience in May.

Friday, Feb. 16

February 16th, 2024 12:00am

Riley Vennix signs letter of intent to Northwood football, Ferris State women's basketball program taking part in supporting life-saving cancer research through Play4Kay campaign, nine measles cases already reported in the United States, and the Republican National Committee says Kristina Karamo is no longer chair of the Michigan Republican Party.

Thursday, Feb. 15

February 15th, 2024 12:00am

Ferris State University’s Center for Virtual Learning hosting GLIAC Esports Championship on Feb. 17 and 18, Pride Big Rapids will be holding their annual festival for the first time downtown this year, and warm temperatures have ski resorts up north struggling to turn a profit this winter.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

February 14th, 2024 12:00am

Inflation is falling but not as much as expected, two students from the Life Sciences and Pre-Medical Illustration program at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University recently had their classwork elevated to the global stage, and becoming an organ and tissue donor in Michigan just got a bit easier.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

February 13th, 2024 12:00am

Women’s Information Services Inc. (WISE) in Big Rapids has received a 5,000 donation from Gotion Inc., Michigan joins 20 other states to enact an 'Extremist Protection Order' law known as Red Flag Laws, and the latest report on west Michigan's economy shows business is slowing, but not to the point of a recession.

Monday, Feb. 12

February 12th, 2024 12:00am

Central Montcalm is slated to move from the CSAA “Gold” division to the “Silver” division for the next school year, Ferris State University’s Information Security and Intelligence program ranked as the top program in Michigan, and city commission meets this evening for loaded docket.

Friday, Feb. 9

February 9th, 2024 12:00am

Recent water main break on Ives Avenue scheduled for repair this morning, Reed City’s Dairy Depot staying put after agreement termination for potential Dollar General relocation, and Red Wings' Daniella Bruce says return for second half brings 'major excitement' for the Detroit Red Wings.

Thursday, Feb. 8

February 8th, 2024 12:00am

Michigan's new gun safety storage law takes effect in exactly a week, Ferris State College of Pharmacy students have opportunity to improve patient care skills through board game, and National Weather Service meteorologist says the warm days will be getting longer.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

February 7th, 2024 12:00am

Ferris State Football slated to announce the program's next class of incoming recruits today for National Signing Day, hackers are becoming a lot more interested in vehicles, and Rep. Tom Kunse, R-Clare, hosting local office hours in Evart and Clare soon.

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Local High School Schedule & Scores

CSAA Baseball

FRIDAY 4/5/24

Gm1: Cadillac 2 @ Big Rapids 6

Gm2: Cadillac 1 @ Big Rapids 16 (3inn)

Gm1: Reed City 4 @ Kingsley 11

SATURDAY 4/6/24

Gm1: M.C. Central 4 @ Reed City 5 (6inn)

Gm2: M.C. Central 8 @ Reed City 12 (6inn)

Gm1: Greenville 9 @ C Mont 0 (9inn)

Gm2: Greenville 2 @ C Mont 12 (6inn)

MONDAY 4/8/24

Gm1: Grant 0 @ Cedar Springs 10 (5inn)

TUESDAY 4/9/24

Gm1: Big Rapids 19 @ Tri County 5 (6inn)

Gm2: Big Rapids 12 @ Tri County 1 (2inn/susp.)

Gm1: Grant 1 @ Morley Stanwood 4

Gm2: Grant 9 @ Morley Stanwood 1

Gm1: Chip Hills 5 @ Newaygo 3

Gm2: Chip Hills 4 @ Newaygo 9 (6inn)

Gm1: C Mont 3 @ Reed City 10

Gm2: C Mont 1 @ Reed City 3 (2inn/susp.)

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CSAA Softball

FRIDAY 4/5/24

Gm1: Cadillac 1 @ Big Rapids 11

Gm2: Cadillac 1 @ Big Rapids 16

Reed City 2 @ Kingsley 10 (6inn)

SATURDAY 4/6/24

M.C. Central @ Reed City - 1:00pm & 3:00pm

TUESDAY 4/9/24

Big Rapids @ Tri County

Kent City @ Lakeview

Grant @ Lakeview

Chip Hills @ Newaygo

Gm1: C Mont 4 @ Reed City 7

Gm2: C Mont 8 @ Reed City 10

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