Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny
By Amanda Hernández Stateline.org Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd,…
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Excuse me listening? Child Marriage is Unacceptable
Dear Readers, Recently, a significant stride forward was made in Michigan. While we were going about our everyday lives, the…
News Spotlight: Lansing Man Charged For Death Threat Towards Public Servant
MICHIGAN — Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney Douglas R. Lloyd announced this afternoon that his office had authorized charges over the…
Viewpoint: Designing schools without libraries restricts students’ autonomy, freedom
By Shelia Marie Contreras Guest writer In May 2022, Lansing voters overwhelmingly passed a $129.7 million bond measure to build…
News Spotlight: MDHHS and five Michigan universities launch new initiative to build child welfare workforce, help keep kids safe
Stipends provided to social workers who commit to under-resourced communities LANSING, Mich. – To help increase the number of child…
My Pet World: Some bird behaviors are common courtship rituals
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Tribune Content Agency Dear Cathy, I toss a small handful of sunflower kernels onto our patio…
Gercland where your imagination is free to roam 23-13
“Fun on the run!” We love the use of cardboard and #gerc #gercs #gercland #draw #drawing #doodle Michigan cartoonist, Andrew…
States shift toward kin-first foster care
By Robbie Sequeira Stateline.org (TNS) When Victoria Gray and her husband took in their grandchild in 1993, there wasn’t…
Recipe: Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak and Cilantro Rice with Avocado Sauce
These spiced steaks become a complete meal with a side of rice and beans. Photo by TNS By Jessica Rudolph…
Tips on planning a trip on a budget
Planning a trip can be a daunting task, but it can feel impossible when you’re trying to stay within a…