Springtime in Michigan!

I was catching up on my morning nap, and as I woke up, I realized it was spring in Michigan. March 20th is the first day of spring! Visions of butterflies, flowers, green grass, leaves, and the feel of the bright sun warming up my face and arms as I …

Central Michigan fires basketball coach Tony Barbee after fourth season with MAC team

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan fired basketball coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after the Chippewas failed to advance to the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in three years. Athletic director Amy Folan announced that …

Ascension Borgess Southwest Michigan to be sold to Indiana's Beacon Health

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Ascension Borgess Southwest Michigan will soon be sold to Indiana-based Beacon Health System. Thursday, Beacon Health signed a "definitive agreement" to acquire Ascension Michigan's southwest region, according to officials. …

Michigan couple released after nearly a month in Mexican prison over payment dispute with timeshare company

CNN  —  A Michigan couple was released Thursday after spending nearly a month in a Mexican prison over a payment dispute with a timeshare company, according to Michael Gordon, a spokesperson for Michigan Rep. Tom Barrett’s office. Paul Akeo, a 58-year-old …

ALERT: Recall on Popular Michigan Snack

Before you get ready to grab a snack out of the pantry, you should be aware that a popular chocolate snack is being recalled here in the state of Michigan. 👇Scroll to Bottom: 10 Amazon Items Sold in Michigan Now Under Urgent Recall 👇 See the full …

Charlotte business continues cleaning up after severe weather hits mid-Michigan

One local business is cleaning up following severe weather. Another round of spring weather has caused businesses to think outside the box. Watch the video below to learn about what one business is doing to address the rain damage. (The following is a …

Literacy Center of West Michigan giving hope to English learners

Michigan couple arrested in Mexico over payment dispute freed, US special envoy says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Michigan couple, Christy and Paul Akeo, who were arrested last month in Cancun, Mexico, over a payments dispute with a resort company, have been freed and were on a plane home, U.S. special envoy Adam Boehler told Reuters on …

Five plead guilty in sextortion scheme that led to Michigan teen's death

Five people charged in a sextortion scheme that led to a Michigan teen's death have pleaded guilty, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The five individuals were identified as Dinsimore Guyton Robinson, 29, of Huntsville, Alabama, Kendall …

Michigan couple jailed in Mexico returning home

After spending a month behind bars in a Mexican prison over a timeshare dispute, a mid-Michigan couple has been released and are on their way back home. Paul and Christy Akeo boarded a plane Thursday evening and are expected to arrive at Lansing Capitol …