Breaking News

Youth Day inspires the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts

CHANNING — Laughter echoed through the woods, fishing lines stretched across the trout pond, and smiles could be found around every corner as the Sagola Township Sportsmen's Club hosted Sportsmen of Tomorrow Youth Day. More than 100 children and their families attended the inaugural ...

Loon chick begins diving at Six Mile

The summer of the loon chick continues at Six Mile Lake. Last year, the first successful hatching on the lake within at least a decade ended with the chick disappearing in the first few weeks. The story this year has been far different. Perhaps it was more experienced parents. Perhaps just ...

Washington ramps up for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

WASHINGTON (AP) — The speed limit along Pennsylvania Avenue is 25 mph. But the open-wheel race cars roaring through the longest straightaway of the upcoming Washington IndyCar race organized by President Donald Trump could be going nearly eight times that fast. "If we did that during ...

MHSAA fall sports practices start Monday

A new format for early-round playoff seeding in 11-player football is among the most notable changes as more than 100,000 high school athletes from Michigan High School Athletic Association member high schools prepare for the first day of practices Monday. All fall sports teams may begin ...

Twins rally to beat Brewers, 8-6

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Josh Bell went 4 for 5 with a homer and Kaelen Culpepper also went deep in his major league debut as the Minnesota Twins erased a four-run deficit and beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Friday night. Minnesota trailed 4-0 after two innings before scoring two runs each in ...

Wildlife observations assist conservation efforts

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that anyone can participate in Operation Deer Watch and the Game Bird Survey. No registration is needed and observations can be recorded using a mobile device. "Wherever you are in Wisconsin, you can get involved and collect data in your area," said Paul Frater, DNR surveys coordinator. "Sightings can easily be submitted through our Survey123 app, and every submission helps us better understand how wildlife are doing throughout the state." Under Operation Deer Watch, members of the public can report location, age, ...