Six Lakes
LATEST NEWS
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign ready to launch statewide
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Law enforcement officers will be on the lookout for drunk drivers ahead of Labor Day Weekend. According to The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, Labor Day is one of the deadliest times of year to be out on the roads. Since 2019, there have been 44 driver fatalities in traffic crashes […]
Michigan Parents Be On the Lookout For THIS As Kids Go Back to School
I remember being a kid and when someone had head lice at school they would get sent home and everyone else would get a letter or call home to inform our parents. Thankfully that never happened to me but I knew some kids and it was really embarrassing for them.
Rite Aid: All Michigan stores will be shuttered by end of September
Rite Aid will close all Michigan stores by the end of September, transferring customer prescriptions to Walgreens, a Rite Aid spokesperson confirmed to the Free Press in a Wednesday email. While the timeframe for shuttering the stores is new information, the store closings are not a suprise. ...
ALERT: West Michigan’s Perrigo Company Recalls Baby Formula Across 12 States
Families across the nation are still haunted by the struggles of the great baby formula shortage of 2022 caused by a contamination at a production facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Just like the pandemic era supply chain issues which affected necessities like toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and computer chips, store shelves...
In Michigan, Trump running mate JD Vance decries Harris, D.C. 'ruling class'
High energy, food and housing costs afflict the middle class, which former President Donald Trump will change for the better, his running mate and Ohio Sen. JD Vance told a Michigan audience Wednesday.
Extremely Contagious Viral Disease Spreading Rapidly, MI Impacted
As the summer season winds down in Michigan, the likelihood of spreading illness rises as we head back to school and head indoors with the cooler weather. Health officials are warning of a rise in a highly contagious disease that spreads quickly and is now affecting Michigan. Extremely Contagious Viral...
Michigan bill would protect some first responders from employer discrimination
(The Center Square) – A new bill introduced to the Michigan House would protect emergency responders from getting penalized for leaving work to address crises. Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, introduced HB 5905 Tuesday, which would prohibit employers from discriminating against, disciplining or discharging an employee for being absent from work to deal with an emergency as an emergency responder. The employee must provide proof of need for the employee’s service,...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Roads near Mecosta County Sheriff's Office getting fixed over next four days
Per a release by the City of Big Rapids, stretches of road near the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office will be milled and paved over the next few days. Sections of roads under the construction are North 4th Avenue, South Stewart Avenue, and a section of Ives Avenue. These roads will be milled from August 14 through August 16, with final paving taking place on August 17. Street parking will be unavailable during this four day period.
AmVets Post 1941 hosting second annual Teacher Appreciation Burger Night tonight
From 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. tonight, AmVets Post 1941 in Big Rapids is hosting a burger night cookout to support local teachers ahead of the incoming school year. The public is invited and encouraged to bring unwanted or extra school supplies to help supply area classrooms. There will also...
Motorcyclist killed in Manlius Township after SUV runs red light
MANLIUS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A motorcyclist has died after being struck by an SUV Wednesday in Manlius Township near Fennville. An investigation revealed that the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on 58th Street at around 10:45 p.m. on August 14. Local: Harper Creek teacher resigns after charges filed for 'off-duty...
Ferris State highlighting innovative careers in art, music, science, and technology in two-day Confluence event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Ferris State University is highlighting programs leading to careers in art, music, science and technology as a partner in Confluence, a free, two-day event Sept 20–21 in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Ferris State faculty and staff are planning demonstrations of AI-generated 3D...
Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake have harmful algae blooms
MASON COUNTY, Mich. — Harmful algae blooms (HAB) have been confirmed in Bass Lake and Hamlin Lake in Mason County, according to District Health Department #10 and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The HAB in Bass Lake was confirmed on Aug. 12 and the HAB...
Boys hoops state-champion coach steps down at Grand Rapids Catholic Central
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – One of Michigan’s most successful boys high school basketball head coaches of the last decade is stepping down at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. T.J. Meerman has resigned as Catholic Central’s boys hoops coach after 11 years atop the program, athletic director Joe Curcuru confirmed.
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.