Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as older woman in wheelchair
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
Harsens Island conservation targets depleted secretive black tern bird species
It's not a canary in the coal mine, but a tern in the wetland that's got conservationists worried about the environmental health of migratory birds and the Great Lakes wetlands.
Detroit incinerator demolition in sight after years of fraught operations
The facility violated pollution emission standards 750 times in the final five years of operations.
Recent volcano eruption beneath Pacific Ocean continues 'Sharkcano' fame
Sharks were found living in the active crater in 2015, but volcanologists say life near volcanoes is not uncommon.
Harris to announce $500 million school bus rebate program to replace diesel with electric, low emissions buses
The vice president will announce the Clean School Bus rebate program - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - from a high school in Virginia.
'Basically your Brita filter;' Inside the Great Lakes Water Authority's massive water cleaning process
The work it takes to clean 70 million gallons of water every day is a bit like the filter in your refrigerator - but on a massive scale.
University of Michigan professors apply urine-based fertilizer to grow flowers in arboretum
That's called putting the "pee" in peony - or rather, ON the peony.
James Cromwell, 'Succession' actor, glues hand to Starbucks counter to protest vegan milk charges
James Cromwell, an 82-year-old actor and activist, superglued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest the chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk alternatives.
Millions of flowers on display during Holland Tulip Festival
The Dutch roots in the west Michigan city and its massive tulip festival are on full display during this year's exhibition of floral magnificence.
Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
Farmers divided over $100 million Lapeer County solar complex plan
Some farmers worry solar panels wouldn't be the best way to use the land. But others stand to make tens of thousands of dollars from the project.
Royal Oak encouraging residents not to mow their yard this month
The 'No Mow May' movement continues to build support around Michigan. Ann Arbor jumped on the initiative earlier this year.
High levels of Lyme disease possible in southeast Michigan as tick numbers grow
Pets and their owners in Michigan are in for a year of increased risk of Lyme disease and other bacterial infections carried by ticks.
April CO2 levels were the highest in recorded human history, data shows
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
Grid operators warn of electricity shortage amid switch to renewables: Report
The issue is on the rise throughout the country as many traditional and nuclear power plants are being retired.
Inside Human-I-T in Detroit, the facility turning trashed electronics new
Computers still have years of life left when companies toss them out. Instead of collecting in landfills, a nonprofit in Detroit is taking old devices and making them run brand new again.
Mid-Michigan dams failures that displaced thousands was 'foreseeable and preventable'
An expert panel ruled the collapses of the Edenville and Sanford dams near the city of Midland resulted from errors and miscalculations over nearly a century.
Ikea offers buyback of your old furniture for in-store credit
"It's really going to depend on the condition," Preston said. "So when you go online, you're going to fill out a form and tell us the condition of the item and generally, maybe 30-40% of the original price you'll get in-store credit."
Ford Cove restoration plans target wetlands and shoreline, improve fish and plant populations
Old chunks of I-94 line the shoreline near the historic Ford mansion. But plans to restore the surrounding environment could mean big changes for the tourists that visit and the wildlife that may live there.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.