Opinion
Killing and indifference
Local columns
Is personal freedom a reality or a myth? Does the government execute the will of the governed or the will of those who finance its officials? Does the Bill of Rights restrain the government? Are the levers of government power pulled by those the governed have elected or those we don't see? Do ...
Swalwell suspends California governor run after sexual assault accusations
Local columns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday after sexual assault allegations that he continues to deny. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that's my fight, not a campaign's," Swalwell ...
Almanac for April 13, 2026
Local columns
Today is Monday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2026. There are 262 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1997, Tiger Woods, at age 21, became the youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, finishing a record 12 strokes ahead of Tom Kite. Also on this date: In ...
AG shares ways to guard against scams
Editorial
As part of Financial Literacy Month and leading up to Money Smart Week that starts Sunday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding Michigan consumers that one of the best ways to stay vigilant against fraudsters is to understand how to recognize a scam. Most scams have common ...
Thanks to OSF St. Francis Hospital, Rampart EMS
Bouquet
This week’s Bouquet goes to OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group and Rampart EMS — From Teri DeMenter: Sending thanks to the staff at OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group during my recent stay on March 16, during the big snowstorm. I could not breath due to RSV. I was ...