Purple jewelweed, an invasive species in Michigan's U.P. that officials hope to eradicate

Purple jewelweed, an invasive species in Michigan's U.P. that officials hope to eradicate

Purple jewelweed is not like other invasive plants in Michigan. Rather than the warmer regions down south, it prefers the upper peninsula - and the state wants you to help kill it.

Purple jewelweed is not like other invasive plants in Michigan. Rather than the warmer regions down south, it prefers the upper peninsula - and the state wants you to help kill it.

Northern Michigan man with history of hunting-related crimes accused of poaching

Northern Michigan man with history of hunting-related crimes accused of poaching

The 59-year-old was already charged several hunting related crimes, including felon in possession and no hunters orange, is also accused of illegally shooting two deer on private property.

The 59-year-old was already charged several hunting related crimes, including felon in possession and no hunters orange, is also accused of illegally shooting two deer on private property.

Michigan's deer hunting problem isn't going away

Michigan's deer hunting problem isn't going away

A worrying trend of falling hunter numbers has continued in 2024. There are big implications for the rest of the environment and deer population if it doesn't stop.

A worrying trend of falling hunter numbers has continued in 2024. There are big implications for the rest of the environment and deer population if it doesn't stop.

Thanksgiving travel guide: Best and worst times to drive in Michigan, holiday weather forecast, and more

Thanksgiving travel guide: Best and worst times to drive in Michigan, holiday weather forecast, and more

Thanksgiving kicks off a busy season of holiday travel in the United States. Leaving home for the holidays? Here's everything you need to know before catching a flight or hitting the road in Michigan:

Thanksgiving kicks off a busy season of holiday travel in the United States. Leaving home for the holidays? Here's everything you need to know before catching a flight or hitting the road in Michigan:

Missing Skelton brothers: As anniversary of disappearance nears, so does father's prison release date

Missing Skelton brothers: As anniversary of disappearance nears, so does father's prison release date

Nov. 26 marks 14 years since the Skelton brothers disappeared without a trace. Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner were last seen in Michigan on Thanksgiving in 2010. After that day, no one knows where the boys went.

Nov. 26 marks 14 years since the Skelton brothers disappeared without a trace. Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner were last seen in Michigan on Thanksgiving in 2010. After that day, no one knows where the boys went.

Thanks to $100,000 in donations, the Howell Nature Center rehab clinic is reopening

Thanks to $100,000 in donations, the Howell Nature Center rehab clinic is reopening

After the Howell Nature Center fell on hard times and had to close its rehabilitation clinic, the community stepped up to help in a huge way. Now, the center's rehab clinic will reopen.

After the Howell Nature Center fell on hard times and had to close its rehabilitation clinic, the community stepped up to help in a huge way. Now, the center's rehab clinic will reopen.

Beaver management rules of Michigan trout fisheries draws critics after DNR revises policy

Beaver management rules of Michigan trout fisheries draws critics after DNR revises policy

Without a predator to hunt them and as the number of trappers has fallen, beaver populations have grown in Michigan, bringing their destructive capabilities along the way.

Without a predator to hunt them and as the number of trappers has fallen, beaver populations have grown in Michigan, bringing their destructive capabilities along the way.

Wanted Michigan man flees deputy on lawn mower, shoots self in hand while being Tased

Wanted Michigan man flees deputy on lawn mower, shoots self in hand while being Tased

When a Jackson County Sheriff's deputy tried to arrest a Michigan man for violating his probation earlier this year, he allegedly tried to hit the deputy before fleeing on the mower.

When a Jackson County Sheriff's deputy tried to arrest a Michigan man for violating his probation earlier this year, he allegedly tried to hit the deputy before fleeing on the mower.

Michigan deer hunting: What to know as firearm season begins

Michigan deer hunting: What to know as firearm season begins

Firearm deer hunting season gets underway this week around Michigan. Here's what to know if you plan to hunt between Nov. 15 and 30:

Firearm deer hunting season gets underway this week around Michigan. Here's what to know if you plan to hunt between Nov. 15 and 30:

2 rare November tornadoes confirmed in Michigan over the weekend

2 rare November tornadoes confirmed in Michigan over the weekend

Two tornadoes touched down in Michigan on Sunday night, the National Weather Service confirmed after surveying the areas. November tornadoes are rare in the state.

Two tornadoes touched down in Michigan on Sunday night, the National Weather Service confirmed after surveying the areas. November tornadoes are rare in the state.

Body washes ashore at Pictured Rocks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Body washes ashore at Pictured Rocks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

A death investigation is underway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula after a body washed ashore on a beach in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

A death investigation is underway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula after a body washed ashore on a beach in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

‘Smell of death’: Dead bodies found in East Lansing freezer

‘Smell of death’: Dead bodies found in East Lansing freezer

Human remains were found locked inside a chest freezer in East Lansing last week and at least one neighbor described the stench as 'the smell of death'.

Human remains were found locked inside a chest freezer in East Lansing last week and at least one neighbor described the stench as 'the smell of death'.