The election is over and Donald Trump was a week ago sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. That’s not the end. Democracy depends on an engaged and involved populace, and we urge every Michigander to stay involved. If you supported Trump, continue to hold him accountable for ...

While surveying wildfire damage in California over the weekend, President Donald Trump called it “unbelievable” while repeating his longstanding claim that poor forest management plays a role. During his first presidential term in 2018, Trump drew criticism after saying during a ...

Barb: Great 4-H funding letter Jan. 16, Ms. Lynne Wilson (“Upset that new Dickinson board cut 4-H funding”). That took real guts for the Dickinson County Board to cut 4-H funding for children and the disabled in this county. I wonder how they sleep at night — I would not. Just kick ...

Did the pipes get frozen or furnace fail in the extreme cold that swept across Michigan this week? To avoid additional hardships, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel advises those in need of emergency repairs research contractors before hiring to avoid scams. Look for these potential ...

As cold temperatures take hold around the state, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding residents of some of the best ways to keep their animals warm and safe in such conditions. “While each individual animal tolerates the cold differently, animals that ...

ByteDance, a Chinese firm that the federal government says is essentially a front for the Chinese government, owns the popular social media platform TikTok, which is used by an estimated 170 million Americans. That’s a national security threat, says Congress, which last year passed a law ...