Detroit Zoo turning off water tower lights to help migrating birds
The Detroit Zoo says it's switching off the lights around its water tower to help birds migrating through Michigan as they head south for the winter.
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The Detroit Zoo says it's switching off the lights around its water tower to help birds migrating through Michigan as they head south for the winter.
Dozens of Metro Detroit residents showed up to Wayne County Community College in Van Buren Township, Michigan, on Thursday afternoon to protest the potential expansion of the Wayne Disposal Inc. landfill.
Plastic pollution is a "grave, growing and under-recognized danger" to health that is costing the world at least $1.5 trillion a year, a report in the Lancet medical journals warns
The EPA's Office of Research and Development has more than 1,500 employees, including scientists and researchers, dispersed across the U.S.
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
Elevated ozone levels will contribute to poor air quality Tuesday in parts of Michigan, state officials say.
PFAS, or "forever chemicals," were first detected in Ann Arbor's drinking water in 2014 and then in the Huron River two years later. Today, officials explain how they clean it from the city's drinking water.
Senate Republicans led the push to block California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.
The foam people can find on shorelines in Michigan doesn't just smell a little gross; state officials say it's dangerous to touch and accidentally consume.
Morel mushroom hunting is an art that can take years to perfect. In Washtenaw County, Carrie Hensel of Ann Arbor has been hunting for the elusive mushrooms for 12 years.
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet.
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
Two-thirds of Americans support a transition to clean energy by 2050, and 3 out of 4 support regulating carbon emissions, according to a long-running Yale study. These maps show the results.
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
People against the plan say they're concerned about flooding, unstable soil and the environmental impacts of the project.
The demonstration comes as the Trump administration continues to cut down the federal workforce.
Saturday's demonstration comes as the Trump administration continues to cut down the federal workforce.
Parents on both sides of the issue say the debate is tearing their community apart, and they're tired of the division it has caused.
We headed to the Thurston Nature Center to learn why residents believe these plans could increase the risk of flooding in this already flood-prone area.
Ann Arbor will use a discount and rebate plan to nudge property owners away from gas-powered lawn care equipment.
There are less than 1,000 of these rare ghost orchids left in the wild.
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
The International Joint Commission, a collaboration between the United States and Canada, is calling for more precise testing of the water in Michigan lakes.
The decision came after almost 100 residents packed a meeting room that lacked seating.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
The proposal has faced opposition from residents, with an online petition garnering hundreds of signatures.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
A 19-year-old Ann Arbor man is facing a charge of illegal possession of a machine gun after federal authorities discovered social media posts, one of which was possibly linked to a shooting in Detroit.
The decision came after almost 100 residents packed a meeting room that lacked seating.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
An event organizer says those concerns are based on major misconception about drag as an art form.
Clintondale High School canceled the dance after the Michigan State Police and the Ok2Say hotline notified school officials about an hour before the event.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
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.
A rezoning meeting in Taylor, Michigan, ended in chaos after a heated exchange between residents and city officials, prompting the meeting to be shut down.
Police arrested an armed man on Wednesday after he allegedly pulled out a gun and made threats at the Henry Ford Warren Hospital.
The heat kicks up a notch toward the weekend where rain chances return.
The mother of a 34-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Livonia is speaking out.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters have come to the district's school board meeting on Wednesday evening to demand a new, fair contract.