Big Rapids Daily News

On Friday, Apr. 24, 2026, at approximately 2:56 p.m., local emergency personnel responded to a one vehicle crash with injuries on Watling Road in Barryton. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

📸 A look at the finished roadwork at the intersection of Perry Avenue & State Street in Big Rapids. Since Friday, the intersection has been re-fully opened.

A dispute between neighbors and a false business alarm was reported last week by Evart Police. Full Blotter: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

At around 12:13 p.m., a significant crash was reported on Perry Avenue near Ferris Commons in Big Rapids. A 19-year-old woman from Cedar Springs was airlifted to a Grand Rapids hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

BREAKING: On Friday afternoon, Big Rapids Middle School was placed under an unplanned lockdown following a malfunction with the building's vape detection system. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

ALERT: Per Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, Big Rapids Middle Schools is under lockdown as of 1:06 p.m. All rooms are reportedly clear and there is no danger to staff or students per the last update. Officers are on scene at the Big Rapids Middle School for an unplanned lockdown. At this time all rooms have been cleared and students are all being accounted for. There is no danger to any students or staff.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Significant crash reported on Perry Avenue near the entrance of Ferris Commons near Marshalls & Scooter’s Coffee. EMS and BR Fire are on the scene as of 12:28 p.m. Please be advised for lane closures in the westbound lane.

Ferris State Football's 'Championship Weekend' festivities begin Friday with a ring ceremony and the annual spring game, followed by a downtown parade and meet-and-greet opportunities on Saturday. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

Karl and Katie Wernette of Mecosta were recently selected as winners of the 2026 Young Farmer Awards. Read: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

To celebrate the beginning of the upcoming spring season, Reed City Little League will be hosting a first-ever 'Opening Day' kick-off celebration at Westerburg Park. Details: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

This week on The Rundown, Brandon chats with Reed City's Caleb Somers on his decision to play college baseball at Mid Michigan Community College, the Coyotes' hot start to the season, and how family ties inspired his love for the game. Plus, Jack joins in to break down some surprising scores from this past week of baseball and softball around the CSAA! WATCH: youtu.be/PL3rmotpqrY?si…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road detours will be in place today (April 23) along Bjornson Street between Speer Avenue and Harding Drive. This work is related to a water main tie-in with the Sandy Acres development project. Please be advised of detours utilizing Catherine Street.

BREAKING: Mecosta County Sheriff’s Deputies found three people dead inside a Canadian Lakes residence around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday after responding to a well-being check. The preliminary investigation determined the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide shooting. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

ALERT: A boil water advisory is in effect until at least 4:30 p.m. for areas south of the Northland Drive water tower (near Quality Inn and Suites) in Big Rapids. This goes for both sides of the road. Please be advised.

Most roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation will be re-opening for the season on Tuesday, Apr. 28. Details: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

State Sen. Roger Hauck, R-Mount Pleasant, has officially announced his campaign for re-election to Michigan’s 34th Senate District. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

Reed City Police recently responded to a UTV illegally on the highway, a used syringe found in a public place, and an arrest related to a warrant from 2021. Full Blotter: wbrn.com/breaking-news/…

The Muskegon River Watershed Assembly (MRWA) announced that an agreement has been reached with the property owner to move forward with the removal of Nartron Dam in Reed City. Demolition of the dam is currently estimated around 2029-2030. Details: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…