Study: Monarch butterflies could thrive in southern Great Lakes amid declining populations
Temperature extremes could push the iconic butterfly to dangerously low numbers. But parts of the Great Lakes like Southeast Michigan could be a haven for the insect.
Temperature extremes could push the iconic butterfly to dangerously low numbers. But parts of the Great Lakes like Southeast Michigan could be a haven for the insect.
Michigan's best drives for seeing fall colors
With temperatures expected to tick up this weekend, it could be a good week for a drive with some stops along the way. Here's the best way to experience the season.
With temperatures expected to tick up this weekend, it could be a good week for a drive with some stops along the way. Here's the best way to experience the season.
Wayne County Sheriff building new dock in Trenton for marine unit
The old dock had rotted away and the shore had shrunk after years of erosion from the Detroit River.
The old dock had rotted away and the shore had shrunk after years of erosion from the Detroit River.
Body found 12 miles off Lake Michigan shore
A sailboat captain was offshore from a village in west Michigan when he reported the discovery to the Coast Guard.
A sailboat captain was offshore from a village in west Michigan when he reported the discovery to the Coast Guard.
Box turtles, bumblebees, and long-eared owls recommended for Michigan endangered species list
From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.
From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.
Isle Royale wolf population makes astounding comeback after nearly dying off
The island's wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic return for the species after it nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island.
The island's wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic return for the species after it nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island.
Isle Royale wildfire causes evacuations from campgrounds, trails
The wildfire had doubled in size between the time it was spotted to when a plane dumped 4,000 gallons of water on it in the late afternoon Saturday. Additional resources were expected to be needed as evacuations were underway.
The wildfire had doubled in size between the time it was spotted to when a plane dumped 4,000 gallons of water on it in the late afternoon Saturday. Additional resources were expected to be needed as evacuations were underway.
Piping Plovers chicks at Sleeping Bear Dunes fledged at highest rate in almost 40 years
The endangered bird species migrate to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore every year where they nest and raise chicks. The people that monitor them were ecstatic by the year's progress.
The endangered bird species migrate to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore every year where they nest and raise chicks. The people that monitor them were ecstatic by the year's progress.
DNA from Asian carp species found in Lake Erie
The silver carp, known for its jumping ability, is among four kinds of Asian carp that pose a threat to the Great Lakes $7 billion fishery industry.
The silver carp, known for its jumping ability, is among four kinds of Asian carp that pose a threat to the Great Lakes $7 billion fishery industry.
Crews battling wild fire at Pictured Rocks say blaze got within mile of national lakeshore
While the fire is no longer spreading, it is still burning underground, crews said.
While the fire is no longer spreading, it is still burning underground, crews said.
2 people rescued from Lake Erie after boat overturned early Sunday
“I would like to publicly commend the coordinated rescue efforts by all personnel and agencies involved, including Monroe County Central Dispatch, who played a vital role in the swift and successful recovery of the victims," said Sheriff Goodnough.
“I would like to publicly commend the coordinated rescue efforts by all personnel and agencies involved, including Monroe County Central Dispatch, who played a vital role in the swift and successful recovery of the victims," said Sheriff Goodnough.
7-year-old boy drowns in Lake Michigan, man missing near South Haven
A 7-year-old boy has died and a 33-year-old man is presumed dead after Lake Michigan waves turned extremely choppy in South Haven on Wednesday.
A 7-year-old boy has died and a 33-year-old man is presumed dead after Lake Michigan waves turned extremely choppy in South Haven on Wednesday.
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.
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.
MSU targeting 'total destruction' of PFAS with new plasma technology
The bonds that make up PFAS are among the strongest in the world. To permanently destroy them, one researcher says the key are temperatures that reach 30,000 degrees Celsius.
The bonds that make up PFAS are among the strongest in the world. To permanently destroy them, one researcher says the key are temperatures that reach 30,000 degrees Celsius.
Professional stone skipper from Michigan takes aim at Mackinac Island competition
It may have been her northern Great Lakes roots or beginner's luck that carried Julie Benda to victory during her first amateur stone skipping competition. But now, up against the very best, she'll
It may have been her northern Great Lakes roots or beginner's luck that carried Julie Benda to victory during her first amateur stone skipping competition. But now, up against the very best, she'll
12 water rescues over Fourth of July weekend as Great Lakes drownings climb to 47 in 2022
Two of those cases are in unknown condition after water rescues were made around the region. Almost half of the reported drownings this year have been in Lake Michigan.
Two of those cases are in unknown condition after water rescues were made around the region. Almost half of the reported drownings this year have been in Lake Michigan.
Oil spill reported in northern Great Lakes, leaking 5,300 gallons into St. Marys River
The oil spill closed all shipping traffic through the busy lane on the St. Marys River between Ontario and the Upper Peninsula.
The oil spill closed all shipping traffic through the busy lane on the St. Marys River between Ontario and the Upper Peninsula.
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.
Across the Great Lakes, there have already been 32 people who drowned in the waters. At least half of them came in Lake Michigan.
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.
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.
America's last coal-powered steamship on Lake Michigan searching for new power source
The S.S. Badger has been ferrying cars across Lake Michigan since 1953. It's the last coal-powered steamship in the country.
The S.S. Badger has been ferrying cars across Lake Michigan since 1953. It's the last coal-powered steamship in the country.