For many in the region, this past week with its warming temperatures and sunnier skies heralds the coming of spring. No more — or a reduced number, at least— slippery roads, poor visibility and stuck vehicles until next winter. But that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down when ...

On Tuesday, local schools had to put past drills and training against a potential active shooter into practice. School officials went into a “soft lockdown” Tuesday morning as a precautionary measure after being warned that Green Bay police in Wisconsin had relayed a report to Iron ...

Last December, the Citizens Research Council of Michigan urged the state to eliminate the sales tax on motor fuel. “With a large COVID-induced revenue windfall at its disposal, now is the perfect time for state policymakers to implement an often-discussed tax reform to generate more revenue ...

We support the efforts of a Michigan congresswoman to crack down on violators of child labor laws. U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids, wants to set a new minimum $5,000 civil fine for violations and a $25,000 minimum fine for violations that lead to injury or death. She also wants to ...

State Rep Jenn Hill, D-Marquette, recently had a town hall to talk about elder care in the region. Maureen McFadden, senior services manager for the city of Marquette, joined Hill for the event. “We’re here to serve the taxpayers and try to get them to live with the most independence ...

Glance at phone messages while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle? Even worse, try to respond? That’s not just illegal in Michigan — it can prove deadly. Law enforcement agencies in the state and across the country will try to make the dangers of such behavior clear in support of ...