Morels in Michigan: What to know as you hunt for mushrooms this spring

May is Morel Month, as the mushrooms typically fruit from late May until mid-June. However, the mushrooms are often found in late April, especially if it has been warm and wet. Here's what to know about morels in Michigan:

Genesee County Jail's inmate education program is 'a cultural change'

A program called IGNITE is teaching inmates a variety of life and job skills during their incarceration, helping them turn their lives around.

Michigan parole absconder wanted after shooting at MDOC agents, police say

Michigan State Police are searching for a wanted man who shot at Department of Corrections agents who were following him on Friday morning.

Missing West Virginia girl found with Michigan sex offender

A girl who ran away from her West Virginia home is safe after police found her with a sex offender in Michigan.

MI Book Hop: Win prizes for supporting Michigan indie bookshops

Even more bookshops are participating in this year's MI Book Hop, a month-long event in support of independent booksellers around Michigan.

Michigan DNR seeks opinions about deer - how to share feedback

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking public opinion about deer, including perceptions about the number of deer in areas, as it works on its Deer Management Initiative.

Restriction on coyote hunting season in Michigan challenged in court

The Natural Resources Commission voted to restrict hunting coyote between April 16 and July 14 in Michigan - a decision criticized by some hunter groups.

Michigan fishing regulations: New rules released in 2024 guide

New fishing regulations in Michigan are now in effect. Among the major changes are daily possession limits for some types of fish from certain bodies of water.

Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species

It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.

2024 Solar Eclipse in Michigan: Where and when to see path of totality on April 8

The total solar eclipse won't be around for long. Here are the precise moments when totality will begin and end, as well as when the partial eclipse starts.

Parole absconder shot by Michigan State Police after hitting officer with vehicle

A man wanted for absconding from federal parole was shot by a Michigan State Police trooper Wednesday after police say he hit a Benton Harbor officer with his car.