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Lane closures have been in effect over the past two days on US-131 on 12 Mile Rd and according to MDOT, the project will be continuing.  12 Mile Rd will closed over US-131 for bridge work through September 18. In the mean time, traffic will be detoured using Algoma Ave, 10 Mile Rd and Wolven Ave. Weekday (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) lane closures from 9 A.M to 8 P.M. will remain in effect through Friday on southbound US-131 from M-57 to 10 Mile Road.  The work is weather dependent. For up-to-date information on this project and others, visit www.michigan.gov/drive.

Last Tuesday morning, a Kent County Sheriff's Office school resource officers (SRO) assigned to Lowell Public Schools was notified of a social media bomb threat made towards the high school. The threat was made via Instagram on Sunday at 10:30 P.M. Several KCSO resources such as the investigative division and explosives detection K9 were brought in to assist SROs. After conducting electronic search warrants a suspect was identified and interviewed within six hours.   The following Thursday morning, the Kent County Prosecutor's Office authorized a juvenil...

As summer turns to fall, temperatures become cooler, days grow shorter, and Michigan students return to school. Seasonal changes can impact road conditions and road safety. It is important to remember fall does not mark the end of Michigan’s road construction season. In fact, depending on weather conditions, many road and bridge projects will last through November. 2023 saw a busy construction season and many road projects have been completed, but a number will remain active as crews wrap up work. In addition, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) uses the fall months to perfo...

The City of Big Rapids has officially announced its upcoming fall recreation opportunities beginning as early as this week. Activities include women's volleyball, water aerobics, dance, pickleball, senior fitness, and walking. Many groups begin as early as today, Sep. 12 and last as late as Mar. 31. All dates and times for meeting vary. For more details on each group, see the image below.   *Informational graphic provide by City of Big Rapids.   For more information, contact Josh Pyles at 231-592-4038.

The Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA) and District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) are acknowledging National Emergency Preparedness Month. Each September, we observe and raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.  “Emergencies happen and when they do, they happen quickly! Being prepared with supplies and a plan will make recovery after the emergency quicker and easier,” said Kevin Hughes, Health Officer for DHD#10.  The Ready Campaign’s 2023 National Preparedness Month campaign will f...