Wolves. Deer herd management. Invasive species. Trail access. Those are just a few of the difficult and sometimes controversial issues that Michigan Department of Natural Resources staff must deal with in the Upper Peninsula. To its credit, the agency doesn’t try to isolate itself from ...

The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division urges state residents to prioritize winter emergency preparedness to stay safe during the season. As temperatures drop and winter approaches, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared this to be Winter Hazards Awareness ...

While thousands of Michigan voters have already cast ballots either early in person or through absentee ballots, thousands more will head to the polls today on Election Day. It’s important for those voters to know their rights, limitations and expectations. You have the right to vote ...

We’ve made it. This week, at least in theory, the 2024 General Election will be relegated to the history books and not a moment too soon. Over the past few years, the American political landscape has become fraught with anger, hatred and dehumanization, with this election cycle being the ...

Bouquet: I would like to thank two area businesses that are giving back to the community, Super One Foods and MarketPlace Foods. These two grocery stores allow area businesses that serve the public to collect their store receipts and redeem them for a penny on the dollar for, respectively, ...

It’s autumn, which means deer are on the move. Does are getting close to mating. Bucks have scraped the velvet off their antlers and are staking out territories. Fawns born this year have grown enough to show some independence, straying from mom. It adds up to more deer appearing ...