It is hard to imagine a Michigan without white-tailed deer, elk, bald eagles or wild turkey. But if not for the efforts of conservationists, volunteers and partner agencies, these species might be absent from Michigan’s beautiful landscape. In the spirit of these conservation successes, ...

Have you been on the other end of a troubling, suspicious call, email or letter recently? Has someone claimed to be a tax official and asked for your personal information? If so, it’s critical to avoid potential scams by remaining vigilant, as the Michigan Department of Treasury is reminding ...

We laud U.S. Army Sgt. Tyler Pynnonen on his wonderful effort to raise funds for combat-wounded veterans. Negaunee native Pynnonen — a snowmobile athlete with Nitro Circus — is riding his Honda CT70 motorcycle 1,776 miles across the country, an effort he has named Operation: ...

Whomever originated the colloquialism about just showing up being half the battle was onto something. We all show up for something every day. Work. Dinner. Meetings. A date. A ride. A game. To vote. You get the idea. That’s why someone elected to represent constituents in Grand Traverse ...

Disastrous flooding across Metro Detroit last weekend damaged vehicles, stranded motorists, flooded basements and closed freeways for days. This isn’t the first time flooding has brought the region to a standstill, but it should be the last. Our state’s elected leaders must ensure this ...

Some things are just out of your control. Marquette’s Fourth of July fireworks show at Mattson Lower Harbor Park fascinated and entertained many people, judging from comments on social media. Unfortunately, the fireworks finale was missing. The Marquette Area Fourth of July Celebration ...