KINGSFORD — The Kingsford Public Safety Department has a new exercise/training area for its K-9, "Scout," thanks to the efforts of a local Boy Scout. Sixteen-year-old Jacob Marotz, a member of Troop 510, completed the Eagle Scout project this past weekend. The exercise area is ...
(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) GRAND RAPIDS — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson has selected Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks of Grand Rapids as her running ...
IRON RIVER — The Iron County Fair is moving to a new weekend this year to accommodate a new carnival. The 134th-annual fair will be Aug. 27-30 at the fairgrounds in Iron River, with entry day from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tri State Amusements of Wisconsin will provide rides and other ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump played White House tour guide on Wednesday, showing off the helipad he is building on the lawn before leaning over to autograph a piece of it and bragging about the ballroom he's rushing to complete despite legal challenges. Trump gushed for ...
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy didn't appreciate the "wrongfulness" of killing her three children because of her mental health issues, a psychologist testifying for the defense said at her murder trial Wednesday. The testimony of Paul Zeizel is the strongest evidence yet to ...
Debt reaches $40 trillion WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit. This milestone comes just five months after hitting $39 trillion. Experts say the growing debt is already affecting Americans by raising borrowing costs and lowering wages. Advocates for a balanced budget warn of tougher fiscal tradeoffs ahead. Margaret Spellings from the Bipartisan Policy Center says the fiscal trajectory is unsustainable. The U.S. is subject to a statutory debt limit, which ...
