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Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (836+ words) The Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U. S. offshore wind projects. Democrats in Congress are investigating. The Republican administration adopted this strategy after federal courts thwarted President Donald Trump's efforts to stop offshore…...
Midland Planning Commission approves 78-unit apartment building
13+ hour, 31+ min ago (547+ words) Midland Planning Commission approved an apartment complex at 200 Joseph Drive during its April 28, 2026 meeting. The vacant plot is between Wildfire Credit Union and the Early Explorers Child Care and Learning Center, north of the Midland Soccer Club." Tony Stamas, president…...
Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron De Santis back in the Republican spotlight
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1176+ words) Now, more than two years after De Santis ended his presidential campaign and endorsed Trump, the governor has called a special legislative session on redistricting and other issues that will put him back in the national spotlight and maybe remind…...
Bad Axe PD targets distracted drivers in first crackdown of 2026
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (448+ words) Officers with the Bad Axe Police conducted the department's first traffic enforcement of 2026 on Tuesday, resulting in more than 40 citations. Officers concentrated on hands-free driving violators on West Huron Avenue and North Port Crescent Street and speeders in the posted…...
California candidates for governor tangle in messy TV debate with mail ballots about to go out
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (707+ words) The unruly format underscored the instability in a crowded race that has no clear leader, with mail ballots going to voters in less than a week. Candidates sparred over questions ranging from how to cut gas prices to potential state…...
Community Champion Laura Polega has a passion for education
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (1288+ words) This month's Huron Daily Tribune Community Champion is Laura Polega from an organization called Degree Forward Thumb Area. Degree Forward is partnered with Southern New Hampshire University to provide those pursuing post-secondary education with an affordable option." The program originally…...
Danielle Haynes to step down as police chief effective June 1
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (220+ words) Big Rapids Police Chief Danielle Haynes has announced that she is stepping down effective June 1." The city of Big Rapids announced that Police Chief Danielle Haynes will step down from her position effective June 1." "Chief Haynes has been a steady…...
Skeptical Democrats confront Hegseth for the first time since start of Iran war
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (683+ words) The hearing before the House Armed Services Committee was focused on the administration's 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1. 5 trillion. Hegseth and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, stressed the…...
Manistee County adds new medical provider after prior one cuts services
12+ hour, 17+ min ago (642+ words) The Manistee County Jail is located at 1525 East Parkdale Ave. in Manistee." Local leaders quickly pivoted this month to change medical services providers after the previous company gave notice that it would no longer be offering care in the Manistee…...
In a remote German village, mail is delivered by boat during warmer months
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (469+ words) On Wednesday, the 55-year-old German postal worker stood at the back of her boat again, using one long oar to row, steer and navigate her boat through the shallow waters. "The start of the season is always special for me,…...