Cristin Coppess
Newsroom InternCristin Coppess is a sophomore at Central Michigan University majoring in photojournalism with a double minor in multimedia design and leadership.
She hails from the Saginaw Bay area and is currently based in Mount Pleasant. Cristin’s favorite place in Michigan is Frankfort Beach, where she has visited frequently the past two summers.
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A 124-acre wildfire in the Huron-Manistee National Forest is 80% contained and some near Mio were evacuated from the area. -
Independent owners said in Clare on Monday they're paying more than what they make on the medicine they distribute. -
The Wexford County Emergency Manger says recovery efforts can't begin until water recedes in Cadillac, leaving people in limbo. -
The highly anticipated 35th state Senate District special election will accept early votes from Saginaw County residents beginning Saturday, April 25th, 2026. -
Nearly six years after flooding devastated the village of Sanford, residents are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel as water comes back to Sanford Lake. Officials estimate the refilling process will be complete by Memorial Day. -
A decline in international student enrollment at Central Michigan University has left a multi-million-dollar gap in its budget, leaving union officials concerned that impending cuts will interfere with their contract goals. -
The National Weather Service office in Gaylord told WCMU they don't expect the incoming system to be as severe as the ice storm and blizzard that struck the region a few weeks ago. -
With the Great Lakes shipping season underway, the U.S. Coast Guard says they're capable of helping ships navigate icy waters despite being short a couple of icebreaking vessels. Officials are not anticipating significant delays. -
After a series of contentious town hall meetings, Bay City officials partnered with a local nonprofit to host a public forum in order to help the community start to see eye-to-eye on several issues. -
The Michigan Department of Corrections says it will improve security and increase safety in state facilities. This comes amid a years-long corrections officer staffing crisis. State data shows that 10 of Michigan's 26 corrections facilities have an officer vacancy rate of at least 20%.
