Editorials
When it’s red, it’s time to stop
Stop On Red Week is observed across the country every year during the first full week of August, which is this past Sunday through Saturday. It highlights the significance of red traffic lights and aims to curb deaths that are caused by drivers breaking the red light rule. According to the ...
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 6, 2025
Protect your home while you’re away
As summer winds down, many Americans are making the most of those final vacation days, while often leaving their homes unoccupied for days or weeks. Such absences can make homes vulnerable to potential damage or theft. “If your home is not secured or properly maintained, problems like ...
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 5, 2025
USDA invites comments on reorganization plan
On July 24, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will relocate thousands of federal employees and close a regional U.S. Forest Service office in Milwaukee, Wis. The changes are expected to reduce USDA’s footprint ...



