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The resources of the Jim Crow Museum afford Ferris State University’s Fine Art Gallery an opportunity to provide histori...
09/23/2024

The resources of the Jim Crow Museum afford Ferris State University’s Fine Art Gallery an opportunity to provide historical and social perspectives through the “Time of Change” exhibit that runs through Friday, Sept. 27.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/761248

Three Ferris State University leaders, including President Bill Pink, are being honored as Notable Black Leaders by a st...
09/22/2024

Three Ferris State University leaders, including President Bill Pink, are being honored as Notable Black Leaders by a statewide business publication for their contributions to their communities and Michigan.

Story: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/761155

"You can feel the urgency just in the walkthrough we just did. I think all of us want to spit that bad taste out of our ...
09/22/2024

"You can feel the urgency just in the walkthrough we just did. I think all of us want to spit that bad taste out of our mouth, so this is step one to get it done.”

More from Coach Campbell ahead of today's game in Arizona: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/761156

On Saturday, September 21 at approximately 10:49 P.M., deputies from Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to ...
09/22/2024

On Saturday, September 21 at approximately 10:49 P.M., deputies from Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Buchanan Road. Further investigation showed that the vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which caused the 17-year-old to drive off the road.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/761154

Ferris State University is competing with rivals Grand Valley State University and Wayne State University to determine w...
09/21/2024

Ferris State University is competing with rivals Grand Valley State University and Wayne State University to determine which school gets the most student voter registrations and absentee ballot requests before the start of Michigan’s in-person early voting period for the presidential election.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/761134

On Friday, September 20 at approximately 2:08 P.M., a Ford Ranger was traveling west on Jefferson Road near 175th Avenue...
09/21/2024

On Friday, September 20 at approximately 2:08 P.M., a Ford Ranger was traveling west on Jefferson Road near 175th Avenue when the driver lost control and hit some trees. He would have to be extracted before being airlifted to the hospital.

https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/761133

UPDATE: According to a statement by Lakeside Motor Sports on Facebook, the company will be re-opening their store at som...
09/21/2024

UPDATE: According to a statement by Lakeside Motor Sports on Facebook, the company will be re-opening their store at some point next week. Lakeside also stated there are no investigations with the IRS and FBI, which comes in response to several rumors that assets were being seized on the property.

More: https://wbrn.com/breaking-news/761137

UPDATED WEEK 4 LOCAL FOOTBALL SCORES (CSAA & HIGHLAND):*Newaygo takes down Tri County 42-38*Reed City defeats Glen Lake ...
09/21/2024

UPDATED WEEK 4 LOCAL FOOTBALL SCORES (CSAA & HIGHLAND):
*Newaygo takes down Tri County 42-38*
Reed City defeats Glen Lake 28-14
Big Rapids routs Chippewa Hills 49-7
Central Montcalm crushes Morley Stanwood 49-0
Grant falls to Fremont 41-6
Lakeview wins over White Cloud 46-13
Kent City over Hart 30-6
Evart over Pine River 49-20
McBain whomps Roscommon 59-15
Beal City blanks Houghton Lake 49-0
Lake City slips up against Canton 24-22

Lions look to bounce back from a tough home opener loss with a trip out to the western desert!Cardinals stunned the Rams...
09/21/2024

Lions look to bounce back from a tough home opener loss with a trip out to the western desert!
Cardinals stunned the Rams last week at State Farm Stadium 41-10 but will have to contain Aidan Hutchinson this Sunday when they kick off in the later window: 4:25pm

Listen to every play on WBRN 96.5fm & 1460am!

BREAKING: According to a storefront sign, Lakeside Motor Sports in Mecosta closed Friday due to "unforeseen circumstance...
09/20/2024

BREAKING: According to a storefront sign, Lakeside Motor Sports in Mecosta closed Friday due to "unforeseen circumstances." The store locked its front gate just before 3:00 P.M. Several trucks and trailers were seen moving various vehicles, including ATV’s and motorcycles, towards the back of the facility.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/761073

On Wednesday, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for legislation to protect women and children from violence by making any...
09/20/2024

On Wednesday, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for legislation to protect women and children from violence by making any illegal immigrant convicted of sexual assault deportable and inadmissible for re-entry into the United States.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/760931

Get you game day fix with the Rundown!
09/20/2024

Get you game day fix with the Rundown!

The boys head over to Michigan ADAS Calibrations & Glass for Week 4 of the Rundown! Join J.T. and Brandon as they break down Week 3 games, preview the action ahead of Week 4, update the standings for multiple conferences, and give some way-too-early playoff projections and possibilities.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZFaJDveNp8

According to a post by the Newaygo County Sheriff's Office, public assistance is being requested to identify a suspect r...
09/20/2024

According to a post by the Newaygo County Sheriff's Office, public assistance is being requested to identify a suspect regarding potential retail fraud. The female shown in the photos below was spotted at the Dollar General store in Newaygo on Monday, September 15.

https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/760930

Ferris State University quarterback Trinidad Chambliss performance in Saturday’s 43-3 win over Ashland University earned...
09/19/2024

Ferris State University quarterback Trinidad Chambliss performance in Saturday’s 43-3 win over Ashland University earned him Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/760855

This week's slate of Highland Conference Football games includes: - All Conference matchups for every team - Big Game at...
09/19/2024

This week's slate of Highland Conference Football games includes:
- All Conference matchups for every team
- Big Game at Beal City between the Aggies & Houghton Lake: BC is 4-0 all time
- McBain looks to stay on top of the Highland after a big BC win in wk2
- Evart looks to extend it's 5gm winning streak over Pine River
- Lake City hasn't lost to Manton since 2014, they're 31-12 all time vs the Rangers

The Rundown is brought to you by Michigan ADAS Calibrations & Glass

On Wednesday, September 19 at approximately 5:59 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched...
09/19/2024

On Wednesday, September 19 at approximately 5:59 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a two vehicle accident on 155th Avenue near 4 Mile Road.

More details: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/760732

This week's slate of CSAA-Red Football games includes: - Non-conference matchups between Grant & Fremont as well as Reed...
09/19/2024

This week's slate of CSAA-Red Football games includes:
- Non-conference matchups between Grant & Fremont as well as Reed City & Maple City Glen Lake: the Coyotes have never played Glen Lake
- Conference rivalry of Chip Hills @ Big Rapids; BR has a 4gm win streak vCH
- Marquee Conference game where 2-0 Newaygo heads to 2-0 Tri County

The Rundown is brought to you by Michigan ADAS Calibrations & Glass

The boys head over to Michigan ADAS Calibrations & Glass for Week 4 of the Rundown! Join J.T. and Brandon as they break ...
09/19/2024

The boys head over to Michigan ADAS Calibrations & Glass for Week 4 of the Rundown! Join J.T. and Brandon as they break down Week 3 games, preview the action ahead of Week 4, update the standings for multiple conferences, and give some way-too-early playoff projections and possibilities.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZFaJDveNp8

This week's slate of CSAA-White matchups: - Non-conference matchup of Hart traveling to Kent City: KC is 0-2 all time vH...
09/18/2024

This week's slate of CSAA-White matchups:
- Non-conference matchup of Hart traveling to Kent City: KC is 0-2 all time vHart
- Central Montcalm, White Cloud, & Morley Stanwood are looking for conference opening wins

The Rundown is brought to you by Michigan ADAS Calibrations & Glass

With origins that date back to 1972, Ferris State University’s School of Criminal Justice is ready to celebrate the 50th...
09/18/2024

With origins that date back to 1972, Ferris State University’s School of Criminal Justice is ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first class of graduates who completed the program in 1974.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/760688

Lions look to bounce back from a tough loss with a trip out to the western desert!Cardinals stunned the Rams last week a...
09/18/2024

Lions look to bounce back from a tough loss with a trip out to the western desert!

Cardinals stunned the Rams last week at State Farm Stadium 41-10 but will have to contain Aidan Hutchinson this Sunday when they kick off in the later window: 4:25pm

Listen to every play on WBRN 96.5fm & 1460am!

"We improved from last week in a number of areas significantly. The error I made was significant. When you get in that t...
09/18/2024

"We improved from last week in a number of areas significantly. The error I made was significant. When you get in that type of game, every point counts. Then, really just cleaning up the red zone offensively, I think, are the biggest takeaways."

More from Coach Campbell after the Week 2 loss: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/760524

For quite some time, downtown Big Rapids has lost its entertainment avenues to draw in visitors. According to two local ...
09/17/2024

For quite some time, downtown Big Rapids has lost its entertainment avenues to draw in visitors. According to two local development executives, initiatives like a children's museum and movie theater are in the works to help bring people back.

Full story: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/760412

Tech Week Grand Rapids returns for its third year on September 16-21, 2024, featuring over 70 independently hosted event...
09/17/2024

Tech Week Grand Rapids returns for its third year on September 16-21, 2024, featuring over 70 independently hosted events throughout the region. Ferris State University is excited to take part in the week-long celebration of technology and innovation through a series of expert panels, student showcases, and Tech Week’s capstone experience, Confluence Festival.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/760290

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