According to a Bridge Michigan article published in May, the American Society of Engineers gave Michigan a “D” grade in terms of road quality. Without some changes, more deterioration is expected in the future. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been lobbying to “Fix the damn roads” since she ...

Both the print and online editions of The Daily News were recognized in statewide contests conducted recently by the Michigan Press Association and the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors. The newspaper received 17 awards overall. In the MPA contest, The Daily News earned second place ...

Here’s more hard evidence that at every level our schools are not OK: a comprehensive examination by Business Leaders for Michigan finds the state’s community colleges rank among the worst in the nation. The dismal performance matters because the two-year schools play a critical role in ...

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers play an outsize role in the most rural parts of our state. In rural areas, where police or emergency medical help may be far away, conservation officers are sometimes the first to arrive on site. They often arrive with other ...

Proposal 2 has begun to take some positive steps. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on July 18 signed a bipartisan package of bills into law to expand voter rights by allowing early voting and early tabulation of absentee ballots across Michigan, as reported by The Associated Press. The legislation, ...

Summer is a time for fun and outdoor activities, but it also brings a higher risk of certain injuries. From sunburns to insect bites and heat-related issues —which could be a concern even this far north with temperatures predicted to reach the 90s later this week — it’s essential to know ...