5 questions for John James and Jocelyn Benson as they vie for governor

In the race to lead Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee for governor, and U.S. Rep. John James, the Republican pick, offer competing visions for the state’s future. But they share a love for Michigan, including a mutual respect for former Gov. William Milliken, a moderate Republican […]

Michigan DNR to track fish stocking using 23andMe-style gene testing

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has begun using genetic testing to track the success of some of its fish-stocking operations.  The goal is to find out if fish living in a particular water body descended from the parents of stocked fish. Doing so helps the DNR know if its […]

El-Sayed claims Rogers bought two yachts after leaving congress. Here are the facts.

In a TV ad, campaign stops and a recent debate, Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has repeatedly claimed Republican Mike Rogers bought two yachts after leaving Congress, an apparent attempt to paint his rival as out of touch with the financial realities of most Michigan voters.  El-Sayed and Rogers […]

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer called adenocarcinoma. Here’s what that means

Pope Leo XIV had the lower section of his right lung removed after doctors diagnosed him with the most common form of lung cancer. While lung canceris a leading killer, survival rates can be high if it’s caught early, as the pope’s tumor appears to have been. Here are some things to […]

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month for the nearly 72 million […]

Man Arrested Following Multiple Offenses

Schoolcraft County, Michigan. A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening anotherperson with a gun and firing shots at a vehicle. On October 14, 2026, at approximately 1:51 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police(MSP) Manistique Outpost and Gladstone Post responded to a report of a male subjectthreatening another person […]

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims she’s a lawyer

NEW YORK (AP) — The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration. Katie Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer as she has worked to establish herself as […]

A Democratic upset in MI-01? According to Debbie Stabenow, it’s more likely than you think

Former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow is adamant the Democratic candidate in the state’s red 1st U.S. House District is primed to upset the Republican incumbent in a seat that hasn’t been on anyone’s radar during the last 22 months.  Several districts in Midwest states have been deemed flippable by Democrats […]

Ukraine attacked by Russia with no advanced warning

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine received no early warning from its partnersabout five Russian ballistic missiles that hit civilian infrastructure in the capital of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday, as tensions rise between the Ukrainian leader and U.S. President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy did not specify which partners he was talking about. He characterized the […]

The Benefits of Buying Local

In today’s world almost everything can be made available with the click of a button, and it can become all too easy to forget where we get our food from. Large supermarket chains currently dominate the food market due to their convenience, diversity, and generally competitive prices. However, opting to […]