NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. births fell a little in 2025, according to newly posted provisional data. Slightly over 3.6 million births have been reported through birth certificates, or about 24,000 fewer than in 2024. The decline seems to confirm predictions by some experts, who doubted a slight ...
The 29th-annual Great Backyard Bird Count is set to begin Friday and extend through Monday, Feb. 16. It’s easy to participate in this count, as it can be done by watching from a window in the warm comfort of home if you so choose. Unlike the Christmas Bird Count, numbers and species seen ...
LANSING — Legislation proposed by an Upper Peninsula lawmaker to allow Michigan archery hunters to carry a pistol for personal protection while in the woods has passed the Michigan House. “The passage of my bill supports law-abiding citizens who value our outdoor heritage and expect ...
LANSING — Beginning with the Wednesday meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources plans to livestream all NRC meetings in an effort to make it easier for the public to learn about the work of the commission and stay engaged on topics of ...
KINGSFORD — The family of Jeffrey L. Church, in partnership with Kingsford High School, has established the Jeffrey L. Church Memorial Scholarship. This award honors the life of Church, a 1972 KHS graduate and dedicated veteran who passed away Oct. 28, 2025. Church was a proud member of ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market roared back on Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week and bitcoin halted its plunge, at least for now. The S&P 500 rallied 2% for its best day since May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,206 ...