Science of Weather: Apple cider from Blake's Farm
Blake Farms Lyon Township has acres of apple trees ready to be picked and enjoyed.
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Blake Farms Lyon Township has acres of apple trees ready to be picked and enjoyed.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller explains the different layers in the atmosphere in this Science of Weather segment.
Discoveries found by Michigan State University professors could help the future of plant growth with depleting phosphorus levels in our soil.
In this Science of Weather, meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey walks you through the steps a storm goes through to create a hailstone, and the updraft speed needed to create each size.
The Vaisala National Lightning Detection Network published a total lightning report for 2022.
Every December the question is asked, "Will we have a white Christmas?" Karen Carter finds out if we've had snowier Christmases in the past and what the outlook is for Christmases in the future.
Christmas trees take approximately ten years to grow before they are ready to be chopped down for Yuletide enjoyment. Catherine Genovese, owner of Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm, describes how weather impacts Christmas trees through their decade of growth.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller explains the water cycle in this Science of Weather segment. Plus, she walks you through a fun experiment you can do to illustrate part of the water cycle.
The weather, and especially storms, can impact trees in any season. Adam Dudley, an arborist for AWD Tree Inc. in Rochester, explains why it's important to keep your trees trimmed and healthy.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller visits Three Cedars Farm to talk about the healthy pumpkin crop this year in this Science of Weather segment.
Going to the apple orchard and cider mill is a traditional event in Michigan. Nothing beats a glass of perfect-tasting cider. Meteorologist Karen Carter finds out weather plays a part in the science behind great-tasting cider.
When it's rainy or cloudy outside you can go indoor skydiving at iFLY Detroit. Meteorologist Kylee Miller takes you on an incredible journey in this Science of Weather segment.
Humid basements can harbor mold and bacteria growth, but do warmth and sunshine truly make a difference? See the effects of humidity and darkness vs. sunshine and warmth on bacteria and mold growth.
There's a reason why we should transplant our flowers and plant flower bulbs in the fall. Meteorologist Karen Carter heads to Oudolf Garden Detroit to find out the science behind why planting in the fall makes our perennial gardens bloom better in the spring.
Firestone Farm at Greenfield Village relies on the weather for the growing season. Meteorologist Kylee Miller explains more in this Science of Weather segment.
According to the WARN notice from Fifth Third Bank, the layoffs are expected to happen between July 1 and November 2026 and will be permanent.
A learning management system used by schools and universities across the country, including in Michigan, was hit with a cyberattack.
Drivers in Metro Detroit and across the Midwest are finally seeing prices at the pump drop slightly, but experts say there's no reason to expect them to fall much further than we're used to.
Lincoln Park and Howell, Michigan, are both ranked among the top 10 cities in Redfin's "Hottest Neighborhoods of 2026" report.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
A 21-year-old Auburn Hills man was arrested at a Troy craft store after two women reported he approached them in a disturbing manner, including one claim that he rubbed a woman's backside while claiming he was brushing off a spider.
The Department of State is stepping up enforcement of a law that allows the revocation of passports of Americans who have significant outstanding child support debt.
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing more files related to UFOs and UAPs, following through on an order from President Trump to make public government documents about unexplained phenomena. Some of the photos show phenomena observed by NASA astronauts during the Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 missions.
Tourism is a huge business in the Great Lakes State, which is why Janet Korn of Experience Grand Rapids, Kelly Wolgamott of Pure Michigan, and Liz Ware of Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday to talk about this critical industry as the summer season is about to kick off.
Rock and Brews has opened in Royal Oak, Michigan, featuring live music, beverages and food inspired by a rock and roll theme.
