GRATIOT CO., Mich. (WNEM) - A Gratiot County man has been charged with stealing a vehicle and armed robbery for a crime spree that took place over a few days in Sumner and Shepherd. On June 23, at about 9:25 p.m., the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office was sent to the...
A 47-year-old Sumner man wanted for home invasion and stealing a vehicle in Isabella County has been arrested in Gratiot County on several additional felony charges. Joseph Ryan Kadlek, who police said went on a two-day crime spree last week, has been charged by Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion with one additional count of unlawfully driving away a vehicle, as well as armed robbery, felony firearms, felon in possession of a weapon, felon in possession of ammunition, and resisting an obstructing a police officer.
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (WNEM) - While cities across mid-Michigan host fireworks celebrations to mark July 4, the Village of Breckenridge’s annual celebration won’t be taking place. The village stated the cancelation is not due to an accident that happened the previous year, and they hope to bring back...
A man arrested near Mt. Pleasant in 2019 during an investigation into a drive-by shooting that took place in Big Rapids was formally accused of committing three gun-related crimes on Tuesday. Devin Hayes, 28, was charged with one count each of threatening a witness, a 10-year felony; possession of a...
To further honor Richard A. Barz’s support of Toys for Tots, the Richard A. Barz Foundation donated $5,000 to Toys for Tots of Isabella County. Richard A. Barz was born in Mt. Pleasant in 1930 and spent three years in the Army/Air Force before serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. for many years. After his service, Barz worked in the in the moving and trucking industry.
He’s been a mainstay in Coleman for decades. He’d be the first person you’d see when entering the gymnasium to watch a game, digging through a bag of popcorn. He’d be along the fence line or in the press box at football games and track meets, rooting the Comets on.
MONTCALM COUNTY, MI -- A 22-year-old Saginaw man died Saturday, June 25 in a drowning on Cyrstal Lake in Montcalm County. Police identified the victim as Daiton Vinson-Sharp. Montcalm County sheriff’s deputies responded to the lake, east of Stanton, about 6:55 p.m. Saturday after Vinson-Sharp went missing. He had been with friends, about 100 yards off shore on a sand bar.
Jim McElwain and his staff at Central Michigan have been recruiting extremely well in June, securing 17 new verbal commitments. Here are some notes on a few of the new additions:. - Redford (Mich.) Union's Jeremiah Alston is not ranked via the 247Sports Composite, but 247Sports has him as a...
Central Michigan volleyball's 2022 season will begin with a historic matchup. The Chippewas will begin their schedule with an exhibition match against Northern Michigan Aug. 20 on Mackinac Island. "We have had the idea of getting our athletes to Mackinac Island for a few years," said head coach Mike Gawlik...
Besides city business, the controversial reversal of Roe v. Wade by the United States Supreme Court was on the minds of some Mt. Pleasant city commissioners Monday night. During the portion of the meeting reserved for commissioners to comment on items, Mayor Amy Perschbacher noted that voters can demand change at any level of government.
Drive a ball down a fairway and help area patients get to appointments by participating in the eight annual Charity Golf Classic taking place Aug. 15 at Tullymore Golf Resort in Canadian Lakes.
Central Michigan field hockey has released its 2022 schedule. It will be the program's first season being led by new coach Jennifer Johnstone, who was hired in February to replace Catherine Ostoich. After beginning the season Aug. 21 with an exhibition against Michigan State, the Chippewas will start regular season...
When Jenny Giegler moved into a house on Mt. Pleasant’s Pine Street several years ago, the place came with something probably not in the listing … a tabby cat that at the time might have been named Hoagie. Today, she goes by Momma. Or Mama. She’s also currently...