Editorial
AAA warns of higher crash risks this Valentine’s Day
Planning to celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend with that special someone? AAA encourages Michigan drivers to keep safety at the heart as well as romance. As more couples go out for dinners, parties and late-night outings due to Valentine's Day falling on the weekend, officials expect an ...
Editorial cartoon for Feb. 13, 2026
Tariffs vs. the working class
For decades, politicians have sold tariffs as a tonic for the working class. In reality, one particular group seems to benefit more than any other from trade wars: Washington influence peddlers. The United States collected some $288.5 billion in tariff revenue last year, up from $98.3 billion ...
Editorial cartoon for Feb. 12, 2026
Study shows seat belt use rising in Michigan
Results of a recent study indicates Michigan appears to be moving in the right direction again in terms of seat belt use. In 2025, the state recorded its highest seat belt use rate since 2019, according to a grant-funded direct observation study by Michigan State University. The study, ...



