Thursday, Feb. 19 - Burlington and Five Below stores submit permits for new locations in Big Rapids, two lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle introduce a bill to lower housing costs, the Newaygo County Sheriff's Office is asking for public assistance in locating a missing 42-year-old man.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 - White Cloud Public Schools to rotate route cancellations weekly amidst driver shortage, Mecosta County Commissioners to discuss BERLA purchase and marijuana grant money at next meeting, and civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson passes away.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 - Spring weight restrictions go into effect this week by MDOT and the leading cause of death in all Americans is heart disease.

Monday, Feb. 16 - Troopers arrest Howard City man for siphoning heavy equipment gasoline, Big Rapids City Commission meeting to discuss electrical improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, and home sales numbers seemed to dip in Michigan this past month.

Friday, Feb. 13 - Applications are now open for 6th Annual Mecosta County Youth Academy and romance scams are now in full swing ahead of the weekend.

Thursday, Feb. 12 - Gov. Whitmer approves school cell phone ban bill and West Michigan economy shows local firms are failing to grab momentum.

Wednesday, Feb. 11 - 39-year-old man injured after Mecosta Township wreck, Cole Haist of Big Rapids named scholarship award winner, and Congressman Barrett focusing on new housing affordability legislation in Washington.

Tuesday, Feb. 10 - Missing Blanchard man found deceased near home Monday morning, Big Rapids Fire receives funding from Congressman Moolenaar for new tanker, and more young people are developing heart disease and having heart attacks.

Monday, Feb. 9 - Seahawks defense dominates in Super Bowl 60 victory, U.S. stock market opens at all-time high, and report of shots fired unfounded from last Friday near Ferris State University.

Friday, Feb. 6 - Utility bills showing spike in cost from January, State Police responds to shooting at residence in Howard City, and the Battle for 131 hits the hardwood tonight in high school basketball.