Editorials
US can’t compete in AI age without more energy sources
As America’s energy demands grow exponentially, the country won’t be able to keep up without more nuclear power. For decades, the climate-friendly industry has been held back by overly burdensome regulations, but that’s beginning to change. In the 1960s, plants took about four years to ...
Editorial cartoon for Feb. 19, 2026
Early taste of ‘pothole season’ in the UP
The last few days in and around the Upper Peninsula have provided a much-needed respite from the frigid temperatures that have dominated the region this winter. Mind you, while it hasn’t been too terribly warm out there, temperatures have reached into the upper 30s in many places and maybe a ...
Editorial cartoon for Feb. 18, 2026
State reminds residents of firearm secure storage law
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services marked the two-year anniversary of Michigan’s secure storage law Friday by reaffirming its commitment to firearm safety, education and prevention through statewide partnerships and expanding access to firearm safety resources. Public Act ...



