Fire danger is elevated across the state, so keep fire safety in mind whether your weekend plans including traveling, doing yard work or hitting the trails. “Conditions are dry in much of the state. Be careful with fire, ORVs and outdoor equipment and take precautions to keep yourself and ...

bipartisan bill signed Saturday by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will lower the cost of higher education for spouses and children of Michigan National Guard members. House Bill 4199 expands eligibility for tuition assistance to National Guard members’ family members and increases the ...

Michigan is consistently ranked as one of the worst states for frequency of power outages and their duration. And the forecast isn’t looking any better. The state is likely to experience more extreme weather events than in the past. This February, Michigan saw its worst ice storm in more ...

Roadkill problem not dead yet In a clever move, apparently to deflect attention away from itself and its responsibilities for the disposal of roadkill, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent a letter to Grand Traverse County Road Commission officials that did nothing more than say ...

Every Saturday, the Daily Press has the opportunity to showcase some of the best and brightest students in the area. It’s called the Student of the Week page. Each Saturday, from October through May, students nominated by local school officials are profiled as students of the week. The ...

For many in Michigan, the Memorial Day holiday weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and that means dropping the boat in your favorite lake, river or stream. Before you hit the water, be sure you’ve taken steps to guarantee a safe time for all aboard. To elevate that message during ...