TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Traverse County commissioners want answers about the Chain of Lakes and the work that’s needed on the dams that control their levels. So they voted unanimously this week to seek ...

The seasonal decline in the Great Lakes’ water levels is in full force. Here’s how your favorite Great Lake is reacting to the colder, less moisture time of year. From November to December, all of the ...

If you call the City’s Utility Billing Centre right now, you might be waiting longer than you want to. Our call takers are working to respond to a higher number of requests than usual. Enjoy unlimited ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Walking through CES, it’s easy to get numb to buzzwords like “AI-powered,” “smart,” and “autonomous.” At first glance, Beatbot’s booth might have seemed like yet another company promising to automate ...

It's as simple as moving a slider, but did you know that you can set a different volume level for each Mac app? Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech ...