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On Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 2:00 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a single vehicle ...
01/15/2025

On Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 2:00 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a single vehicle crash involving a 19-year-old driver from Stanwood on Jefferson Rd. near 165th Ave.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/776313

In a rare back-to-back slate of games, Big Rapids collected two more wins with victories over Fremont and White Cloud on...
01/15/2025

In a rare back-to-back slate of games, Big Rapids collected two more wins with victories over Fremont and White Cloud on Monday and Tuesday.

Recaps: https://wbrn.com/breaking-news/776290

Ferris State University hockey coach Bob Daniels, respected nationally for building the program into one of the best in ...
01/14/2025

Ferris State University hockey coach Bob Daniels, respected nationally for building the program into one of the best in the nation for years, is retiring after more than three decades behind the bench.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/776229

To help improve the safety, education, and experience at Reed City Area Public Schools, residents will have the opportun...
01/14/2025

To help improve the safety, education, and experience at Reed City Area Public Schools, residents will have the opportunity to vote in a new bond millage in May. Learn more about what's in the bond below.

Bond Breakdown: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/776028

01/13/2025

TONIGHT! The Cardinals hit the road to face Fremont in non-conference action! Tune in for live coverage with Brandon Wirth on 96.5 FM, 1460 AM, WBRN.com, and the WBRN mobile app starting at 6:30 P.M.

CAMPING??! RVing?!? It's all at the Camper, Travel & RV Show this weekend at Devos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids.FREE t...
01/13/2025

CAMPING??! RVing?!? It's all at the Camper, Travel & RV Show this weekend at Devos Place in Downtown Grand Rapids.
FREE tickets are available right now at WBRN studios on 16 Mile Rd on the east side of Big Rapids. Stop in 8:30a-5:30p and grab yours!

On Sunday, Jan. 12 at 7:02 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff''s Office investigated a single vehicle crash ...
01/13/2025

On Sunday, Jan. 12 at 7:02 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff''s Office investigated a single vehicle crash on Northland Dr. in Aetna Township that involved a collision with a deer blind.

https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/775994

01/13/2025

A Winter Weather Advisory has issued by NWS Grand Rapids until Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7:00 P.M. for Lake, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties. Expected weather includes some lake effect snowfall and single digit temperatures with a below zero wind chill.

https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/775940

On Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1:18 P.M., various emergency response teams were dispatched to a single vehicle crash that occurre...
01/12/2025

On Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1:18 P.M., various emergency response teams were dispatched to a single vehicle crash that occurred on southbound US-131, near mile marker 132, where the 72-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/775890

UPDATE: As of 11:14 A.M. this morning, Ferris State Police Department has found the report of shots fired to be unsubsta...
01/12/2025

UPDATE: As of 11:14 A.M. this morning, Ferris State Police Department has found the report of shots fired to be unsubstantiated following an investigation. There is no threat to the public.

REPORT: Ferris State Police are investigating reports of multiple shots fired Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/775877

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Exciting matchup on deck tonight between White Cloud and Big Rapids Basketball! Tune in for our full broadcast, including pregame, play-by-play action, and postgame tonight on WBRN via 96.5 FM, 1460 AM, WBRN.com, and the WBRN mobile app! STREAM LINK: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=WBRN

TONIGHT! The Cardinals hit the road to face Fremont in non-conference action! Tune in for live coverage with Brandon Wirth on 96.5 FM, 1460 AM, WBRN.com, and the WBRN mobile app starting at 6:30 P.M.

A Winter Weather Advisory has issued by NWS Grand Rapids until Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7:00 P.M. for Lake, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties. Expected weather includes some lake effect snowfall and single digit temperatures with a below zero wind chill. https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/775940

WEATHER ALERT: A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for five local counties until Friday, Jan. 3 at 7:00 P.M. due to expected snow accumulations between two and five inches. More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/774608

A Special Weather Statement has been issued due to reduced visibility and potentially hazardous road conditions through 1:00 P.M. Thursday for eight local counties. Details: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/774449

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service through Monday, Dec. 23 at 11:00 P.M. for expected snowfall in portions of central and west central Michigan. More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/773478

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Clare, Isabella, Lake, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola Counties. This is due to an incoming snow system of 2 and 4 inches from 4:00 P.M. Thursday afternoon into 10:00 A.M. Friday morning. https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/773149

Tonight, Big Rapids Cardinal Basketball looks to stay unbeated against the Cedar Springs Red Hawks! Catch all the action with Brandon Wirth and Blake Thomas, starting with pre-game at 6:30 PM, on NewsRadio WBRN via 96.5 FM, 1460 AM, WBRN.com, and the WBRN mobile app!

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for eight local Michigan counties due to patchy, dense fog expected late Sunday night through early Monday morning. More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/772552

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect until Sunday, Dec. 15 at 11:00 A.M. for Clare, Isabella, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties due to freezing rain. More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/772507

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Lake, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties until December 12 at 7:00 P.M. This watch is for a developing system that may bring heavy snowfall up to 14 inches possible. More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/771843

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Grand Rapids, starting at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday night until early Friday morning, due to expected snow accumulation of up to eight inches, wind gusts up to 50 miles-per-hour, reduced visibility for driving, and dropping temperatures. More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/771020

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