After last week’s Presidential Debate, many Americans might be feeling disenchanted about their choices at the ballot in November. While political apathy seems like the rule of the day, the recently held Marquette County League of Women Voters candidate forum shows that the most important ...

Too many registered voters stay home, especially when it’s not a presidential election year. Things get even worse among young voters. And worst still among Northeast Michigan’s young voters. In the November 2022 midterm elections, the share of registered voters ages 18 to 29 who ...

Whether your Fourth of July weekend plans include fireworks, camping, off-road vehicle riding or free time to work around the yard, take care to keep from sparking a wildfire. “Nine out of 10 fires are caused by people, and we all need to be careful when we’re using fireworks or doing ...

The dust is finally settling, to the extent it’s going to, on last Thursday night’s presidential debate. After a performance that was, at a minimum, troubling, some well-placed Democrats are calling for President Joe Biden to step away from the race while others are encouraging him to ...

Speeding is much more than a violation of traffic laws. Aggressive and reckless driving not only puts drivers and passengers at risk but also impacts the lives of all roadway users, including pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2022, there were 26,700 crashes on Michigan roads that involved ...

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding Michiganders to keep their animals safe during the upcoming July 4th holiday. Beyond the summer heat, loud noises from fireworks and festivities can make animals scared and anxious – so, it is essential to take ...