Opinion
Honor the plumbers
Local columns
There are many things in American life that deserve our suspicion and contempt, but plumbers aren't among them. Evidently, Jimmy Kimmel disagrees. The late-night host took a shot at newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who used to run a plumbing ...
GOP says they have a path toward ending DHS shutdown
Local columns
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced Wednesday what they are calling a path forward to fully funding the Department of Homeland Security and will try to end a record partial government shutdown. They said in a joint statement that "in ...
Almanac for April 2, 2026
Local columns
Today is Thursday, April 2, the 92nd day of 2026. There are 273 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2005, John Paul II, the Polish pope born Karol Józef Wojtyła, died in his Vatican apartment at age 84. The first non-Italian pope in over 450 years, John Paul II became one of the ...
Emphasizing safe and responsible alcohol use
Editorial
For Alcohol Awareness Month in April, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is promoting moderation and making responsible choices and informed decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption. “While drinking alcohol is a part of many of our celebrations and times of relaxation, drinking ...
