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May 6, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Tyler Brintnell
MT. PLEASANT — CMU’s School of Medicine received its largest donation ever – $5.1 million. The donation comes from the estate of Bruce E. Livingston and will be used to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the university. The donation will help students with the cost of attendance, with a portion allocated for student research. The donation was given to the program because of the empathy and compassionate care that was given to Bruce E. Livingston when he was hospitalized.
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May 2, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Jodi Miesen |Tyler Brintnell
TRAVERSE CITY -- Traverse city leaders and community partners are now looking at more ways they can support people experiencing homelessness, after the Safe Harbor Shelter shut down for the season earlier this week. City manager, Liz Vogel said two portable restrooms, two sinks, and two benches with solar power charging stations will be installed near ‘The Pines’, a homeless encampment near the Village at Grand Traverse Commons.
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May 2, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Jodi Miesen |Tyler Brintnell
LAKE COUNTY -- Law enforcement officers from around the state have been in Lake County this week for ORV training. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is hosting their first ever ORV Deputy Academy, conducting the training at the county’s ORV park that was built last year. 17 deputies representing 10 different sheriff’s offices throughout the state took part.
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May 1, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Jodi Miesen |Tyler Brintnell
TRAVERSE CITY — Some good news as the disruptive construction project on the main artery in the downtown area of Traverse City is making some major progress. Stage one of phase one of the Grandview Parkway/Front Street construction project in Traverse City is almost complete. The popular route that has more than 30,000 people driving through on any given day is getting a major overhaul for the first time since 1956 to the tune of $24.7 million.
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May 1, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Jodi Miesen |Tyler Brintnell
Wexford County’s Register of Deeds, Roxanne Snyder said they rolled out the new initiative called ‘Fraud Notify’ because there is an increase in cases of identity theft or properties being stolen. Snyder said the program doesn’t stop fraud from happening but it’s a great tool to have in your toolbox if you have unattended property. The initiative alerts you if a document is recorded with the county in your name.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Jodi Miesen |Tyler Brintnell
In Wexford County, people got to check out a 100 plus mile scenic route for ORV riders. The Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau unveiled the new ORV scenic ride during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Caberfae Trailhead. Kathy Morin, Executive Director of the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau said the Cadillac area is a popular destination for snowmobiling, having 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Jodi Miesen |Tyler Brintnell
Ezra Bunce-Schippers at Einstein Cycles said, with the expansion of the White Pine Trail extension and being home to the Cadillac Pathway, Wexford County is a popular trail destination for cycling. He said the county has much to offer for people looking to enjoy the outdoors. “If you look at the topography in the lower peninsula, we are considered to be part of that highlands region. The hills start to pop up and just these rolling hills and all these watersheds and creeks and wetlands.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Tyler Brintnell
MT. PLEASANT — On Tuesday, Midland Ford donated a Mustang and a Fiesta to Mid Michigan College’s automotive and diesel service technology program. For their ASE certification, they require new vehicles to work on, but their budget doesn’t allow them to have more than a few. Midland Ford is their sponsor for their Ford training program, donating vehicles to help the program keep up with the modern demands.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Tyler Brintnell
MT. PLEASANT — Mid Michigan College is looking to help first-time students start their college journey. The grant-funded program, College Now!, helps students complete one math or English course free of charge. Students will also receive individualized support throughout the semester. Under the program, all course materials are also free. If a student enrolls for more than 12 credits in the summer, they will receive a free laptop.
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Apr 28, 2024 | 
9and10news.com | Tyler Brintnell
TRAVERSE CITY — Project Feed the Kids’ mission is to get food to the needy, but some of that food is going to waste. They make over 3,000 meals a week to help combat food insecurity, with five cooler locations where people can take meals as they need. However, people have been throwing food in the trash or leaving bags with only a few items left in them. To help mitigate the issue, they are asking for donations to install security cameras at the coolers.
