LATEST NEWS
Historic Tawas Point Lighthouse celebrates grand reopening
EAST TAWAS, Mich.— The historic Tawas Point Lighthouse has undergone many changes ahead of the Summer season. The public received a sneak peak of the grand reopening of the Tawas Point Lighthouse. May 2nd marks 147 years since a light first shone from the tower's lantern room onto Tawas...
Michigan State Police trooper saves 2-year-old from drowning
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan State Police trooper saved a 2-year-old from drowning in Rose City Monday afternoon.Trooper Tanner Harrison and his partner were in the area on another call when they received a call at about 4:50 p.m. on April 29 regarding a 2-year-old drowning victim in a backyard koi pond. When they arrived, Harrison found a family member performing CPR. The child was unresponsive.State police say Harrison took over and provided chest compressions, back blows and rescue breathing until the 2-year-old began breathing. EMS took the child to a local hospital, and state police say the child is expected to make a full recovery.Michigan State Police is reminding residents to be "extra vigilant" when children are around water and said learning infant CPR is a critical tool during emergencies.
Motorcyclist pronounced dead after crash in Arenac County
ARENAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bay County man died in a motorcycle crash this weekend in Arenac County. The Arenac County Sheriff's Office says 24-year-old Jordan Beaudin of Pinconning died in the crash just before 1 p.m. Saturday on Melita Road near White's Canoe Livery in Deep River Township.
Motorcycle crash claims life of Pinconning man
DEEP RIVER TWP, MI — A motorcycle crash in Arenac County has claimed the life of a Pinconning man. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, sheriff’s deputies responded to the one-vehicle crash scene on Melita Road near White’s Canoe Livery in Deep River Township. They arrived to find Jordon Beaudin, 24, fatally injured.
College or trade? How one teenage mechanic found a middle ground
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Richard Brooks was taken by the world of cars and mechanics back in sixth grade. It was working on his friend’s dad’s 1967 Mustang and 1987 Foxbody that “got the gears rolling,” he said. Brooks, 18 and a Lincoln High School...
Standish-Sterling softball taking it one game at a time as they defend their state championship
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - With a target on their backs, Standish-Sterling softball has begun their defense of its Division 3 state championship, but as they are learning, it’s never easy to repeat, especially with injuries affecting the team to begin the season, forcing the girls to adapt. “We all...
‘You’re awesome’: Author says kindness begins with one ‘Droplet’
MONROE — Erika Brodie believes one drop of kindness can turn into a wave of positive change. The Monroe author penned and illustrated a 24-page book, “Droplet,” which she recently shared with Heather Kane’s second graders at Sterling Elementary School. “One drop at a time and...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. 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. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.