Lake St. Clair ranks third on Fishing Booker's list of 18 best fishing lakes in the U.S. The lake is known for its bass, muskie, pike, and sturgeon fishing. Fishing Booker recommends hiring a guide or ...

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

3 Michigan rest areas ranked among the best in the U.S., according to a survey of drivers and truckers. The New Buffalo Welcome Center ranked 41st, while the Port Huron Welcome Center and Indian River ...

Michigan is welcoming hummingbirds for the season as they arrive from their winter homes. An interactive map traces the spring 2025 migration north of the birds. The annual migration of hummingbirds ...

Anyone 17 or older fishing in Michigan public waters needs a license. 2025-26 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2026, and cost $26 for residents and $76 for non-residents. Trout season and ...

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 ...

The Signal chat, intended for administrative discussions, reportedly included about a dozen people and revealed the airstrike schedule. Signal is an end-to-end encrypted messaging app touted for its ...

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 ...

The Lyrid meteor shower will peak April 21-22, 2025. Michigan stargazers may have low viewing chances amid cloudy skies, experts say. The second major meteor shower of 2025 is set to peak this week, ...

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial race. Cox joins a growing field of candidates vying to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor ...

Passover, a Jewish holiday celebrating the emancipation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, will be celebrated from April 12-20, 2025. Michigan has a Jewish population of about 129,000 people.

Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy in Texas Monday. The restaurant chain is facing debt amid financial challenges and less customers. Hooters of America, with three Michigan restaurants, is ...