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The Michigan Flora app is live and has already garnered thousands of downloads from both Apple and Android users.
An air quality alert was issued for Monday in Metro Detroit, with elevated levels of ozone as the underlying cause.
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
Animal control officers in Genesee County found one raccoon with its head wedged through a storm drain grate and another trying to claw its way out before rescuing both on June 12.
Douglas Environmental pleaded no contest to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise and six counts of forgery.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
Community members have been pushing back for years against a potential shipment of radioactive waste that was scheduled to be transported to the area.
Michigan officials have identified six plants, including a once-popular ornamental tree, for its list of restricted or prohibited species.
The city says they're now the ones testing this material before it ever leaves the source.
Scientists and mariners are working on updated maps of the Great Lakes, with survey work taking place this year.
The wolf population on Isle Royale National Park in Michigan has reached its highest level seen since the 1970s, researchers found.
Michigan's environment department reports current dam funding is far below the $1 billion more needed for safety and infrastructure improvements.
State wildlife officials are seeking information on why multiple eagles were recently found dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Four freshwater mussel species now have additional federal protections as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designates over 3,800 miles of rivers as critical habitat.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
The state's recycling rate has steadily increased since 2019 and now stands at 26%.
Outdoor clean-up projects, tree plantings and community expos take place during late April in Metro Detroit in honor of Earth Day.
Michigan is updating how it communicates air quality risks to residents this year after Canadian wildfires brought poor air quality to Detroit in 2023 and 2025.
Residents in the Northern Lower Michigan city of Cheboygan have been told to prepare for possible evacuations as the flooding risk increases.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Grassroots "Solarize" programs are helping Michigan neighbors buy rooftop solar together, even as federal support shrinks.
Slotkin was in Detroit on Monday for a roundtable hosted by the James Beard Foundation.
Michigan towns hand out huge property tax breaks to companies for pollution control, but many of those sites still break air quality rules.
The battle for Line 5 rages on as the Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments for two cases that could decide the future of the pipeline that runs underneath the Straits of Mackinac.
DTE Energy and three subsidiaries are ordered to pay $100 million for failing to comply with the Clean Air Act at a Zug Island facility between River Rouge and Detroit.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
With dangerously high temperatures expected over the next few days in Southeast Michigan, SMART is rolling out its cooling buses to give people a place to escape the heat.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
When police arrived, they found the 5-year-old sitting on the front porch of his home, suffering from a gunshot wound to the left arm.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
All lanes of eastbound Interstate 94 at Moross Road in Metro Detroit were shut down for hours for a police investigation on Tuesday.
The entire state of Michigan will be under an air quality alert on Wednesday due to particulate pollution from Canadian wildfire smoke, environmental officials said.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
With dangerously high temperatures expected over the next few days in Southeast Michigan, SMART is rolling out its cooling buses to give people a place to escape the heat.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by a bison that charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
The latest announcement from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services comes hours after officials said the number of cases had grown to more than 2,600.
The ambulance is designed to connect children with specialized care as quickly and safely as possible.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 2,600 cases.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
Wildfire smoke expected to move south through the state throughout the day
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Former state Rep. Shanelle Jackson discusses her run for the 12th congressional district. The seat is currently held by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who is seeking reelection.
With dangerously high temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan over the next few days, SMART is rolling out its cooling buses to give people a place to escape the heat.
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Michigan 11th congressional district candidate John Paul Torres discusses his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who is running for the U.S. Senate.