Local https://www.wcmu.org/tags/local Local en-US Copyright Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT WCMU's top ten stories of 2025 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-29/wcmus-top-ten-stories-of-2025 From the ice storm that pummeled northern Michigan to a memorial for a fallen Civil War soldier, the WCMU newsroom covered a variety of stories in 2025. Here were some of our favorites for the year. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-29/wcmus-top-ten-stories-of-2025 Rick Brewer Every new mom in Flint is getting cash aid. Now other cities want to try it, too https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/every-new-mom-in-flint-is-getting-cash-aid-now-other-cities-want-to-try-it-too Every pregnant resident can receive $1500 mid-pregnancy as a “cash prescription,” plus another $500 a month for the first year of the baby’s life. Other cities, like Kalamazoo, are now trying to expand the program. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:14:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/every-new-mom-in-flint-is-getting-cash-aid-now-other-cities-want-to-try-it-too Kate Wells Midland soccer club to add new women's team https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-19/midland-soccer-club-to-add-new-womens-team The new Women Fusion squad will give players a local option to compete at a pre-professional level. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:57:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-19/midland-soccer-club-to-add-new-womens-team Brianna Edgar Four Lakes Task Force issues reply on Heron Cove Association appeal https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-29/four-lakes-task-force-issues-reply-on-heron-cove-association-appeal Without the funds from the special assessment rolls, said The Four Lakes Task Force, the dam reconstruction project may end up delayed or unfinished. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:27:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-29/four-lakes-task-force-issues-reply-on-heron-cove-association-appeal Brianna Edgar Back to school sales are expected to increase https://www.wcmu.org/2021-08-09/retail0809-1 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:54:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2021-08-09/retail0809-1 Gena Harris Why People Should Be Aware About 2-1-1 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-02-09/why-people-should-be-aware-about-2-1-1 Local officials are trying to raise awareness about the services offered through 2-1-1. 2-1-1 is an informational service that can be accessed by anyone… Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:50:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-02-09/why-people-should-be-aware-about-2-1-1 XMendoza Cities across the state struggle to make ends meet https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2017-05-02/cities-across-the-state-struggle-to-make-ends-meet Cities statewide have been struggling financially, according to the Michigan Municipal League.The league is proposing legislative solutions to help… Tue, 02 May 2017 14:49:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2017-05-02/cities-across-the-state-struggle-to-make-ends-meet