This week, Brandon and Jack preview the 2025 cross country and girls golf seasons as well as chat with Central Montcalm's Emmett Lingeman about his recent MLB exposure camp with the Yankees! WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=FsQjq5…

On Wednesday, August 20, at 2:42 p.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office responded to crash in Wheatland Township involving a 44-year-old Mecosta woman and a utility pole. Details: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

The city of Big Rapids recently announced they will be holding a design contest to inspire a new secondary logo. The first-place winner will receive $500, with submissions accepted until Sept. 19. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash on northbound U.S. 131 near mile marker 127. Details: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

In its fourth year of summer hiring events, Michigan Works! West Central hosted 632 job seekers and 174 employers across six locations, including a 23% job placement rate. The group also plans to bring back summer hiring parties in 2026. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

Here's a look at some local events coming up on the Big Rapids Media Network Community Calendar! More: wbrn.com/community/cale…

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, troopers from the Michigan State Police Lakeview Post responded to a residence in Ionia County regarding a missing 80-year-old man with dementia. Details: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

BREAKING: A 36-year-old woman was shot Friday morning after assaulting deputies and threatening with a weapon. The woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Details: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

For the first time in over 20 years, the Ferris State University Marching Band will return to the field to perform at the season-opening home football game on Thursday night, Aug. 28. Full Story: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

ICYMI: New episode of The Rundown including 2025 CSAA Cross Country & Girls Golf previews and an interview with Central Montcalm’s Emmett Lingeman!

BREAKING: Several local fire departments are on scene at Michigan ADAS Calibrations & Glass near the intersection of Northland Drive and 19 Mile Road. Please avoid this area if possible.

On Saturday, emergency response was dispatched to U.S. 131 near 4 Mile Road for a single-car crash, where the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

📸 Some photos from Radio Affiliate Day this afternoon at Comerica Park. Got to hear from an awesome panel, tour the stadium, and watch a great game of baseball. Big thanks to the Detroit Tigers for hosting a great event! WBRN is proud to be an affiliate!

Some of our top stories from this past week on Big Rapids Daily News! Read more online at wbrn.com!

UPDATE: Despite a significant fire on Saturday, Michigan ADAS Calibrations and Glass announced it will remain open and operate out of the former JR Customs and Collision building next door. Details: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

UPDATE: According to a recent release, the 36-year-old woman was motioning to throw a "gasoline explosive device" when she was shot by a deputy last Friday morning. More details: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

Multiple arrests reported on this past week's Mecosta County Sheriff's Office Blotter: More: wbrn.com/breaking-news/…

TRAFFIC ALERT: According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, multiple lane closures will be in effect this week in Big Rapids near the Perry Avenue overpass. More: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road surfacing work is currently in progress on 16 Mile Road between 180th Avenue and Bronson Avenue. Please be advised for one-way traffic and potential delays.

Possible theft and a festival-related noise complaint were reported recently on the Reed City Police Blotter: bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/…