Misty Barron

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The City of Midland will retain its Class 5 designation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System, preserving a 25 percent flood insurance discount for most policyholders while reflecting continued efforts to reduce flood risk across the community. FEMA confirmed the designation following a five-year review of Midland’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After awarding more than $815,000 in scholarships and grants to local students and schools in its first 13 years, the annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition officially has kicked off for the 2026-27 academic year.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For people with disabilities and older adults, the difference between living in a nursing facility and living at home can come down to something as simple as having the right support in place. Disability Network Mid-Michigan is warning that a recent federal policy shift could make that choice harder for people who depend on home- and community-based services to remain independent.