With Memorial Day in the rear view mirror, summer has finally arrived in the Upper Peninsula. And although the area has received sufficient rain this spring and summer to keep wildfires at bay, history tells us that conditions can — and do — change very quickly. Experts at the ...

While May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the state offers behavioral health services throughout the year, in some cases 24/7, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. “We want to ensure all Michigan residents ...

Florida was the first state to pass a law regulating the use of cellphones in schools in 2023. Just two years later, more than half of all states have laws in place, with more likely to act soon, according to an Associated Press article by Jeff Amy. Bills have sprinted through legislatures ...

The recent cooler temperatures notwithstanding, Memorial Day weekend might mark the unofficial start of outdoor grilling season as well as summer. As people prepare to perhaps host family or friends this holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Bureau ...

Anyone who has had to dial 911 is well aware that along with law enforcement or firefighters comes emergency medical crews. It’s a reassuring sight when they roll up, ready to provide skilled treatment on site and during transport. To honor these crucial health care practitioners, Gov. ...

Thinking about getting outdoors this long Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer? Perhaps hunting for morels or enjoying the trillium starting to bloom in the woods. Maybe even get in the first camping trip of the year. Just remember, the outdoors has some hazards that have ...