'Bad luck Barquentine' shipwreck that sank in 1869 discovered in Lake Superior

The ship had already sunk twice before and rammed a ship in Lake Huron by the time it sank. But the bad luck didn't stop there as the crew waited in the life boat to be saved, a passing vessel completely ignored them.

Video: Crystal clear ice forms on Lake Superior

Lake Superior froze over last week, creating an incredible phenomenon where the lake was completely clear - and several inches thick, making it possible to see to the bottom of the Great Lake.

Mysterious sand slabs appearing on Lake Michigan beach

It's not the first time strange objects have appeared in that part of the Great Lakes. Last year, strange sand sculptures appeared.

Great Lakes ice coverage is paltry but still expected to get above average

We're almost a month into winter and just 3.1% of the entire Great Lakes is covered by ice. Despite the tiny figure, researchers still forecast we'll get above average.

Massive gathering of Redhead ducks, other birds spotted in Straits of Mackinac

Avid birders frequently look for rarities when they're counting birds - usually the species that don't normally show up. This year, a different kind of excitement took hold.

See immaculate sunrises caught over Detroit River, Lake St. Clair this year

There were some noisy moments in 2022. But occasionally there were quiet periods of time as well. That includes some of the amazing sunrises caught by FOX 2 photojournalist Doug Tracey

Mackinac Bridge piece finds new home in South Pole

Brendan Fisher recently started a 13-month stint in Antarctica as a heavy equipment mechanic. He decided to commemorate his arrival with a slice of Mackinac Bridge history.

The Great Lakes are growing more acidic

The chemical transformation of the Great Lakes could make them less hospitable to animals, causing disruptions in the food chain and killing off marine animals.

Lake Superior water levels 'substantially high' after surge in November rain

Lake Superior measured a 40% increase in precipitation last month, delaying the seasonal drop in lake levels and leading to a larger-than-expected height.

Ancient life, rare plants found in Michigan's sinkholes

Several sinkholes in northeast Michigan spawned from the vast cave network underneath the region. A FOX 2 photographer ventured into these columns, finding plants and organisms found nowhere else in Michigan.

Shipwreck found in Lake Superior was 292-foot barge that collided with vessel during storm

It was an October storm that slammed into the two ships, snapping the tow line between the them. When the steamer tried reconnecting to the barge, strong waves shoved the two vessels together.

Great Lakes drownings exceed 100 deaths

The agency that tracks drownings in the Great Lakes says this year has seen a record number of cases.

Jellyfish discovered in Island Lake Recreation Area pond near Brighton

Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.