1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1281+ words) The mid-summer heat dome kept Oak Park resident Chi Walker stuck in her house, fearing the extreme temperatures would trigger her asthma and land her in the hospital. Wildfire smoke that rained ash onto the Upper Peninsula city of Marquette…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (274+ words) The Michigan practice of spraying roads with brine is hailed by some as essential and slammed by others as harmful. But what's the science behind it? For anyone who's not familiar with them, driving on gravel or dirt roads can…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (513+ words) The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy on Friday, Aug. 7, announced that it had raised enough money to purchase conservation easement on a 306-acre parcel to create a new nature preserve. "We’re thrilled to announce that the fundraising goal for the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (121+ words) A state regulatory agency determined the six plant species pose a risk to Michigan’s environment, economy, and/or public health. Michigan bans 6 invasive plants – and 1 might be in your yard A state agency regulating invasive plant species has banned six…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (449+ words) There is no shortage of native plants that can liven up a yard in Michigan. The benefits don't stop there either, with stormwater and flooding solutions, as well as helping pollinators while reducing lawn maintenance. (FOX 2) - Native plants are having…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1176+ words) The state saw 33 tornadoes last year and severe flooding as researchers say links to climate change are undeniable The tornado hit west Ann Arbor at 1.45am on 15 April, passing through Veterans Memorial park, where it knocked several mature oak trees and…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (398+ words) Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 10:37 AM EDT / CBS Detroit Two invasive plants will be added in June to Michigan's list of prohibited species, with four others added to the restricted species list starting in 2028, state officials said. One of the soon-to-be restricted…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (113+ words) Researchers and road crews across Michigan are turning recycled tires into rubber‑modified asphalt that holds up better in freeze‑thaw cycles. Scrap tires are helping Michigan build longer‑lasting roads A longstanding environmental problem in Michigan and elsewhere − massive…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (109+ words) Energy regulators as far away as South Dakota are resisting having to pay to keep a coal-burning power plant in Michigan operating. States across the Midwest are fighting over this Michigan coal plant Port Sheldon Township — The coal pile at…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (115+ words) While most Michigan residents are sleeping Friday night, May 8, millions of birds will be flying over the state as part of their spring migration. More than 4 million migrating birds are expected to fly over Michigan Friday night, May 8, according to…...