Wildfires in Canada are causing air quality issues in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. An air quality advisory is in effect for several counties due to elevated fine particulate matter. Sensitive groups, ...

Michigan's fishing season begins on April 1. Anyone 17 years or older is required to have a fishing license to fish in Michigan. Michigan will host a free fishing weekend on June 7-8, during which ...

The Trump administration has announced plans to sell 440 federal properties deemed "non-core" assets. The GSA claims the sale could save the government over $430 million in annual operating costs.

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory for most of Michigan, with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening, potentially bringing wind ...

A total lunar eclipse, viewable from Michigan, will occur overnight Thursday into Friday. The eclipse will peak at 2:59 a.m. Friday, with the moon appearing red due to sunlight filtering through Earth ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period, and the College of Cardinals will convene to elect a new pope. He served ...

Passover, a Jewish holiday celebrating the emancipation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, is underway. Michigan has a Jewish population of about 129,000 people. While Passover and Easter often ...

Ferry services to Mackinac Island for the 2025 summer season are available. Both Arnold Transit Co. and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, owned by Hoffmann Family of Companies, offer service from St.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is beginning a $2.9 million maintenance project on the Zilwaukee Bridge. The project will be completed in two stages, with southbound lanes closing first, ...

The influenza virus, COVID-19 and the common cold are caused by different viruses. Consider getting vaccinated to keep yourself safe, health experts advise. Michigan health officials say the number of ...

Michigan ranks 17th in the US for the percentage of household income spent on groceries, with residents spending 2.12%. States with the highest percentage of income spent on groceries are often those ...

Earth Day will be celebrated this week, on April 22, and it's the perfect time to embrace green living to protect the environment, advocates say. The theme for Earth Day 2025 is "OUR POWER, OUR PLANET ...