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Michigan highway system ranks 23rd nationally

Local News

Michigan’s highways rank in the middle of the pack nationally for cost-effectiveness and condition, according to a newly-released report. The Reason Foundation’s 29th Annual Highway Report ranked Michigan 23rd overall among all 50 states. That ranking is unchanged from last year. The ...

Emboldened Russia starts spring offensive

International News

The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia's all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe's biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive. The past week showed that neither side is easing up. Russia on ...

Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty

Local News

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A jury convicted a Wisconsin man of election fraud and identity theft for requesting the ballots of Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Racine Mayor Cory Mason without their consent. Jurors in Racine County on Tuesday found Harry Wait guilty of ...

Sappy Days to celebrate all things maple during syrup-making season

Local News

GOODMAN, Wis. — The public can witness, from tree to table, how maple sap becomes the beloved sweet treat at the fifth-annual Sappy Days: A Wisconsin Maple Syrup Experience on Friday through Sunday in the Goodman and Armstrong Creek, Wis., area. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour ...

Breitung’s refuse services contract goes to GFL

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — Breitung Township's trash collections will soon be handled by GFL Environmental of Kingsford —the same contractor that serves Iron Mountain. The township board Monday approved a new agreement running through May 31, 2031, after also reviewing a proposal from current ...