https://www.wcmu.org/tags/isabella-county Isabella County en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:45:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/us-supreme-court-justices-appear-skeptical-of-lawsuit-seeking-compensation-for-home-sold-in-michigan-tax-sale An Isabella County family home was auctioned to settle a small tax debt. The family is asking to be compensated for the fair market value of the home, not just the significantly lower amount it sold for at auction. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:45:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-25/us-supreme-court-justices-appear-skeptical-of-lawsuit-seeking-compensation-for-home-sold-in-michigan-tax-sale Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-09/state-police-call-volume-in-2025-nearly-doubles-in-isabella-county Residents struck down a $3.7 million millage in 2024 that would have supported keeping the Sheriff’s office road patrol. It's left the state police working to fill the gaps. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:40:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-09/state-police-call-volume-in-2025-nearly-doubles-in-isabella-county Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-14/state-house-passes-amber-alert-reform-bills The bills, known as the "Rowan Act," looks to reform Michigan's amber alert system passed the House 104-1. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:17:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-14/state-house-passes-amber-alert-reform-bills Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/fair072425 The Isabella County Fair hosted several shows for kids ages 8 through 19 to compete with their dogs, horses, chickens and other animals. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:09:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/fair072425 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/constituents-share-frustration-with-rep-moolenaar-at-empty-chair-town-hall Roughly 200 people packed into a room at the Isabella County Commission on Aging on March 21 to show their frustration with Michigan's 2nd Congressional District Representative John Moolenaar and President Donald Trump's administration. Despite Moolenaar not attending, several speakers still spoke out against the representative. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:04:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/constituents-share-frustration-with-rep-moolenaar-at-empty-chair-town-hall Blace Carpenter, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-24/isabella-county-sheriff-limits-local-deputization For years, local law enforcement in the county were given a blanket deputization to work outside of their jurisdiction by the sheriff. But with the loss of the county's 24/7 road patrol, Sheriff Michael Main has limited their authority. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-24/isabella-county-sheriff-limits-local-deputization Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-07/sheriffs-prepare-for-extra-stress-after-isabella-county-disbands-road-patrol Michigan State Police have been focusing their resources on Isabella County after losing its road patrol to a failed millage proposal. This change has some surrounding county sheriffs preparing to take on more calls as they start to lose some assistance from state law enforcement. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:16:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-07/sheriffs-prepare-for-extra-stress-after-isabella-county-disbands-road-patrol Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-31/mid-michigan-county-loses-local-road-patrol-to-start-2025 Isabella County voters struck down a $3.7 million millage in November that would’ve supported 20 positions within the sheriff’s department. Now state police will fill the void. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:02:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-31/mid-michigan-county-loses-local-road-patrol-to-start-2025 Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-06/central-michigan-soup-kitchen-benefits-from-food-bank-donations WCMU's Tina Sawyer takes us to the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen in Mount Pleasant to show us one way they diversify their menu with food bank dollars and feed the community. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:52:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-06/central-michigan-soup-kitchen-benefits-from-food-bank-donations Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-30/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-isabella-county-millage-vote The ballot initiative is different from the February proposal that was rejected by voters. Confusion has been voiced by constituents over the status of property taxes. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:40:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-30/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-isabella-county-millage-vote Ellie Frysztak