Harrison
LATEST NEWS
Absentee ballot request starts today
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Michigan Secretary of Office is reminding residents they can request an absentee ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024. People can request their ballot by mail, online, or at their local clerk’s office. Click here to learn more about voter information.
Attorney General admits Michigan's minimum wage increase poses difficulties
(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers are not the only ones raising concerns about Michigan’s minimum wage changes. Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a motion with the state’s Supreme Court, asking for guidance on how to implement inflation adjustments. Nessel specifically pointed out how the court’s broad language in its July ruling could lead to five possible options for when and how to adjust the minimum wage over time, with the state Department of Treasury’s approach and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s...
Multiple weapons seized from felon in Otsego County
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Gaylord man who is a felon was arrested after deputies found several weapons at his home. On Thursday just before midnight, deputies responded to a residence in Bagley Township for a report of a "domestic situation," the Otsego County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's...
Barstool Sports Just Killed Central Michigan University’s Party School Image
Ask a Chippewa of a certain age and you'll hear that Central Michigan University was the party school in Michigan. Sure, Michigan State has its burning couches and Michigan Tech is so far north, there's nothing else much to do but party. Regardless, it was CMU in Mount Pleasant that was known for its wild times.
Belvedere Club awards scholarships to local student employees
CHARLEVOIX — The Belvedere Club recently awarded college scholarships to eight local students who have worked at the club in various roles. The scholarships, averaging $3,800 each for 2024, are renewable for up to four years. Eligibility for the scholarships requires at least three years of employment at the club, meeting specific...
Bavarian Inn Lodge is looking to hire about 80 people
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WJRT) - Ahead of the grand opening of the expanded waterpark at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth this fall, there will be two hiring open houses to expand the workforce. The resort said that with the addition of the new and upcoming water park, they are looking...
West Nile Virus detected in Genesee Co.
FLUSHING, Mich. (WNEM) - West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Genesee County. The Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after WNV was detected in a bird in Flushing. According to the GCHD, this is the first positive animal arbovirus case...
High Pointe Golf Club and the future of the Grand Traverse County road that intersects it
Between Acme and Williamsburg, near the VASA trail system, there’s a large swath of state forest land. People use a county right of way, called Arnold Road, to access that land for hiking and horseback riding. But Arnold Road cuts right through a golf course, and new owners petitioned...
Suttons Bay Marina to enhance facilities with state-funded waterways grants
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Changes are coming to Leelanau County to help people enjoy the great outdoors. It's thanks to a waterways grant from the Michigan DNR. Every year the DNR awards dozens of grants to help local communities in need. This waterways grant is targeted at addressing expanding the harbor system along the Great Lakes and boating access sites throughout the state.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson addresses DNC, discusses unity and protection
CHICAGO, IL. - Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson addressing the Democratic National Convention Thursday evening in Chicago. Swanson was among other Michigan elected leaders to address the DNC Thursday night. Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and Governor Gretchen Whitmer also spoke to the the convention crowd. He mentioned during his speech...
There’s an Accurate but Disturbingly Graphic Warning Sign for Bicyclists in Northern Michigan
There's an unusual and potentially disturbing road sign for bicyclists in Northern Michigan. In the Upper Peninsula city of Baraga there is a bike trail with this ominous warning. The sign shows a cycling flipping head-over-handlebars after encountering a railroad track. The sign was shared to the there is NO...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.