DETROIT — In a keynote speech at the Michigan Literacy Summit, held Tuesday at the Michigan Science Center, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that improving literacy rates would remain her top priority in her final year as governor. “Helping every child read is tough. It’s a worthwhile goal,” ...

Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2025. There are 13 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 18, 2019, the U.S. House impeached President Donald Trump on two charges, sending his case to the Senate for trial (It was the first of two Trump impeachment trials that would end ...

HARRIA — The Island Resort & Casino will welcome multi-platinum country icon Trace Adkins as part of his highly anticipated 30th Anniversary Tour, with performances on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026. Tickets go on sale today at islandresortandcasino.com For three ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 82-year-old female who has a hard time staying asleep. I have been taking melatonin to help. I read recently that if you have taken melatonin for a long time, you could have a danger of heart problems. Should I stop? I started taking 1/8 of a gummy with CBD instead. It ...

SAULT STE. MARIE — A Canadian man has been arraigned on charges after he was arrested for possession of a stolen commercial vehicle in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. According to a press release from the Michigan State Police, at approximately 7:35 p.m. Friday, a Motor Carrier Officer (MCO) ...

GWINN — One of the Upper Peninsula’s most enduring sagas — the grounding of a Russian cargo jet marooned near Marquette for 16 years — may soon come to an end after years of lawsuits, police investigations and feuding over ownership. The tale that touches Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Pakistan ...