The new year brought a pay increase for Michigan’s lowest-paid workers and on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the state of Michigan rose from $12.48 to $13.73 thanks […]
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Updates on new Jim Crow Museum
On Dec. 24, 2024, Ferris State University announced that it would be building a brand-new 22-million-dollar Jim Crow Museum in place of the old one. The museum was originally established […]
Grocery price trends in Big Rapids
$100 used to go a lot farther. A full cart of groceries, a tank of gas and enough change to pick up fast food on the way home. Now, for […]
A year of changes
Several new businesses are set to open in Big Rapids throughout 2026, bringing expanded dining options, redevelopment projects and long-awaited returns to the community. One of the most notable additions […]
Harlem Globetrotters make their way to Ferris
On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Harlem Globetrotters will head to Ferris State University’s Jim Wink Arena as a part of their 100th anniversary tour. The Harlem Globetrotters are a nationally […]
Cold front to hit Big Rapids
Big Rapids and Ferris State are in for a classic Michigan winter week, full of single-digit temperatures with some of the coldest temperatures of the winter season and plenty of […]
Ferris offering new AI course
Ferris State University’s new Artificial Intelligence for Everyone course will be coming to campus in the fall of 2026. Students can find this course labeled under ARTI 200, and […]
Rebuilding and rising
After losing their long-time head coach and much of their roster, the Ferris State speech and debate team is rebuilding, alongside searching for a permanent coach, yet they are still […]
Hundreds gather to celebrate recent athletic victories
Monday, Jan. 12, marked the start of the 2026 spring semester, along with Bulldog Spirit Day, a celebration of the recent successes achieved by the football and volleyball teams. The […]
Associate professor arrested by ICE
An associate professor at Ferris State University was arrested by ICE on Nov. 12. News of the arrest was announced on Nov. 25. Sumith Gunasekera has been employed at Ferris […]