https://www.wcmu.org/tags/mount-pleasant Mount Pleasant en-US Copyright Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:38:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-21/cmu-medical-school-will-move-to-saginaw-following-historic-gifts The move is bolstered by a combined $80 million donation from Covenant HealthCare and MyMichigan Health. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:38:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-21/cmu-medical-school-will-move-to-saginaw-following-historic-gifts Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-18/we-have-our-right-to-protest-hundreds-take-to-streets-at-mt-pleasant-no-kings-rally The rally against President Donald Trump and his administration was one of over 100 No Kings protests in the state of Michigan on Saturday. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:11:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-18/we-have-our-right-to-protest-hundreds-take-to-streets-at-mt-pleasant-no-kings-rally Alvin (AJ) Jones, Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-18/mount-pleasant-commission-to-discuss-sanctuary-city-policies At last week's city commission meeting, commissioners introduced the idea of placing Mount Pleasant under an Immigrant Trust Act, more commonly known as a sanctuary city, which could limit how local law enforcement collaborates with federal immigration and customs enforcement. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:28:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-18/mount-pleasant-commission-to-discuss-sanctuary-city-policies Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-17/after-a-year-no-charges-filed-in-fatal-ford-bronco-test-vehicle-crash A father of four and construction worker from Mount Pleasant was fatally hit after the car veered into a construction zone. It's still not clear what caused the accident. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:45:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-17/after-a-year-no-charges-filed-in-fatal-ford-bronco-test-vehicle-crash Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-08/downtowns062425 Officials from Clare and Mount Pleasant say they're hoping to use tax dollars for downtown development. Clare might get new public restrooms, and Mount Pleasant might soon experience infrastructure upgrades, officials say. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:08:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-08/downtowns062425 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-07/delfield-workers-locked-out-of-plant-call-for-better-contract Employees at the Delfield manufacturing plant in Mount Pleasant took to the streets Wednesday morning in protest of the company locking its doors after a third tentative contract agreement with the local United Steel Workers Union fell through. Wed, 07 May 2025 23:13:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-07/delfield-workers-locked-out-of-plant-call-for-better-contract Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-08/mackinnon-shares-his-goals-for-cmu-at-his-presidential-investiture In a ceremonial transfer of presidential authority and symbols, Neil MacKinnon was officially vested as Central Michigan University's 16th President. In his speech, he discussed his path to improve CMU through its strategic plan. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:24:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-08/mackinnon-shares-his-goals-for-cmu-at-his-presidential-investiture Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-12/protesters-in-mount-pleasant-rally-against-possible-cuts-to-medicaid Protesters gathered in Mount Pleasant to voice their concerns about a budget resolution passed by House Republicans in February. The resolution instructs the Energy and Commerce committee, which oversees Medicaid, to slash $880 billion over the next decade, which could affect millions of Michiganders. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:04:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-12/protesters-in-mount-pleasant-rally-against-possible-cuts-to-medicaid Blace Carpenter 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/2025-02-12/our-best-years-are-in-front-of-us-cmu-president-charts-path-forward Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon spoke to the campus community about what he's noticed in the first 100 days on campus. He presented several initiatives to combat declining enrollment, budget cuts and expanding research efforts. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:19:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-12/our-best-years-are-in-front-of-us-cmu-president-charts-path-forward Blace Carpenter