Michigan beaches in Oakland County, Up North closed due to bacteria levels

Several beaches in Northern Michigan are closed or under a contamination advisory on Wednesday, July 6, after a wave of heavy rain and storms pushed through the state.

Boating safety lessons everyone needs to know with summer upon us

"It starts right here at the boat launch. Oakland County’s got a tremendous amount of waterway and we certainly want people to come out and enjoy our lakes, rivers and streams," he said. "But we want them to be safe about it."

Half of all 2022 Great Lakes drownings have been in Lake Michigan

Across the Great Lakes, there have already been 32 people who drowned in the waters. At least half of them came in Lake Michigan.

Lake Michigan beach alerts issued Memorial Day Weekend

Swimming in some areas of Lake Michigan is not advised this Memorial Day due to the risk of high winds, large waves, rip currents, and storms.