Opinion
Trump’s corruption could be his undoing
Local columns
Did you catch the story about Trump trying to raid the Treasury to the tune of $10 billion? It's the latest in a string of grasping, grubby assaults on public integrity that have marked the Trump regime. This is not just the most corrupt presidency in American history; it is among the most ...
Dems ask Supreme Court to halt block on new US House districts
Local columns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats. The move came after the Virginia Supreme Court on ...
Almanac for May 12, 2026
Local columns
Today is Tuesday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2026. There are 233 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2008, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China's Sichuan province left more than 87,000 people dead or missing. Also on this date: In 1780, the besieged city of Charleston, ...
State seeks nominations for 2026 Michigan Christmas tree
Editorial
Know of an oversized spruce or fir that could grace the state Capitol this Christmas? The state wants to hear about it. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has once again asked for the public’s help in finding the perfect tree for display in Lansing. Over the ...
