Editorials

Make safe choices near train tracks

Our neighbors to the south are advising the public this month about proper behavior when around railroad tracks. Wisconsin is home to 3,300 miles of active tracks that are essential to the state’s economy and connect travelers to their destinations, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol. Because trains cannot make sudden stops, drivers and pedestrians should be extra vigilant when approaching railroad tracks to prevent serious crashes, the WSP states in its September Law of the Month news release on rail safety. “Trains can move in either direction at any time, and they have ...

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 8, 2025

Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Sept. 6

Don’t fall victim to ‘grandparents scam’

Sunday is Grandparents Day, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is keeping grandparents – as well as their children and grandchildren – informed about the latest scams that could affect them and their families. Older consumers may be more likely to lose large amounts of money to scams because they often have lifelong savings, they may be unfamiliar with the advanced technologies used by scammers and they could face social isolation or ailments that make them vulnerable to an experienced scammer, DATCP advised in a recent news release. One scam ...

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 5, 2025

Learn more this month about food safety practices

To emphasize the importance of food safety, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed September as Michigan Food Safety Education and Awareness Month. "Food safety is a team effort, and every Michigander plays a crucial role in keeping food safe, wholesome and nutritious,” said Tim Boring, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. “MDARD encourages all Michiganders to promote proper food safety practices to help protect themselves, their families, and their communities from foodborne illness.” MDARD offers these five simple food safety practices to stay ...