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…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (66+ words) The conditions that cause widespread wildfires in Canada keep persisting and are worsening. That means the smoke will keep coming to Michigan. Wildfire smoke is choking Michigan. Experts warn it'll keep happening. Another bad wildfire summer in Canada is creating…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (240+ words) Michigan residents statewide witnessed a fireball — a notably bright meteor — streaking through the sky last week. From June 19-20, 104 witness reports of a fireball streaking through the Earth's atmosphere were sent in from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Ontario, Canada, to the…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1000+ words) Lake Michigan anglers have been enjoying very good salmon and trout catches in 2026. A case in point: Fishing May 25 out of Port Washington, Wisconsin, Al May of Kewaskum and friends caught limits of five coho salmon each in two hours....

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   (157+ words) Power outages are increasing as climate change drives more severe weather events across the U.S. Lines buried underground are significantly more reliable than overhead power lines. But only about a... Power outages are increasing as climate change drives more severe weather events…...

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…...