Saturday night marks the beginning of the Detroit Lions 2024-25 playoffs when they face the Washington Commanders. While the Upper Peninsula is evenly divided on the Packers-Lions rivalry, the Pack’s elimination to Philadelphia last week leaves just one Yooper-beloved team standing. It is ...

Starting today, the state of Michigan is offering free snowmobiling weekend. That means that Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can legally ride snowmobiles without registration or trail permit. The free weekend of snowmobiling is part of a Michigan legislature approved program to ...

Staying active and having fun in the winter months is important, but never forget to use caution and be smart. With cold temperatures becoming more consistent throughout the state, more people are enjoying ice fishing, skating, hockey and other outdoor activities. The Michigan Department ...

We sincerely believe that Jack L. Schneider has a point. Who is Jack L. Schneider and what point does he have? The who is easy. He’s a Mining Journal reader. His point is a bit more complicated but still easy to understand. In Tuesday’s Mining Journal, Schneider, who resides in the ...

Hat’s off to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for recognizing January as Muslim American Heritage Month, honoring and celebrating the significant roles of Muslim Americans in Michigan and beyond. “During Muslim American Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the profound impact Muslim Americans ...

Michigan’s Legislature now has divided control for the first time since 2010. For years, Republicans controlled the state Senate and the state House. Then, in the 2022 elections, Democrats won control of both chambers for the 2023-24 legislative session, which just ended. Republicans won ...