Gov. Snyder: Great Lakes Meeting Is Way Overdue
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says a meeting of Great Lakes governors and premiers planned for later this spring is "way overdue."
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says a meeting of Great Lakes governors and premiers planned for later this spring is "way overdue."
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation earlier this week creating a $21 million program to deepen Michigan harbors that could become impassable to boats as parts of the Great Lakes hover near historically low levels.
Water levels on the Great Lakes are so low that shippers are being forced to leave as much as 15 percent of their cargo behind, said industry experts who are working to find ways to alleviate the problem
The effectiveness of a long-term plan to heal the ailing Great Lakes could be marred by federal spending cuts, which also could make it harder to cope with low water levels that threaten the region's economy.
GOP state Senators want to use $30 million from the state's rainy day fund to dredge Great Lakes harbors grappling with record-low water levels.
Gov. Rick Snyder will call for spending $11 million this year to dredge Michigan harbors in danger of losing their connections to open water because of low Great Lakes levels.
The U.S. Coast Guard is warning that warmer temperatures over the next few days are likely to cause unsafe ice conditions on Lake Erie and the other Great Lakes.
Lake Erie is one of the most threatened of the five Great Lakes as a result of toxic algae and invasive species, according to a new report.
Michigan Tech goalie Phoenix Copley notched his second straight shutout as Michigan Tech beat Western Michigan 4-0 Sunday in the championship game of the Great Lakes Invitational.
A comprehensive map three years in the making is telling the story of humans' impact on the Great Lakes, identifying how "environmental stressors" stretching from Minnesota to Ontario are shaping the future of an ecosystem that contains 20 percent of the world's fresh water.
A three-year study has found that Lakes Erie and Ontario are the most seriously threatened of the Great Lakes, along with large sections of the Lake Michigan shoreline.
We've been seeing below average water levels on the Great Lakes --- and a new report shows things won't be getting better anytime soon.
The Edmund Fitzgerald is considered to be the most famous ship to sink in the Great Lakes.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says water levels on Lakes Michigan and Huron are nearly at record low levels because of drought and evaporation.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday announced 21 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants totaling nearly $8 million for projects to combat invasive species in the Great Lakes basin, including the much-feared Asian carp.
Officials say Asian carp DNA has been found in three water samples collected from Lake Erie's Maumee Bay
Crews from Ohio and Michigan checked the river north of Fremont on Tuesday with nets and electro shocking gear.
A federal study of 18 potential aquatic links between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds says none of them are likely pathways to the lakes for Asian carp.
President Barack Obama, if re-elected, would continue a program that has pumped more than $1 billion into Great Lakes protection during his first term, although it's uncertain how much money will be available in the future, a spokeswoman said.
An increasingly warm climate is worsening the problem of harmful Great Lakes algae blooms by boosting the intensity of spring rains that wash phosphorus into the waters, a scientist said Wednesday during a conference for advocates and policymakers.
Lake Michigan water levels are down 11 inches from 2011, and record low levels could be ahead if the drought persists.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says more than $2.6 million in grants are being awarded to help improve water quality at Great Lakes beaches in Michigan and Wisconsin.
A U-M researcher says more than one in five Great Lakes beach closing orders based on bacteria concerns may be unnecessary, and he's testing that idea this summer.
A Michigan DNR official has rejected a request from an animal rights group to immediately stop plans to kill thousands of mute swans.
No invasive bighead or silver carp turned up during a search of western Lake Erie, where the fish's genetic fingerprints were detected in water samples taken a year ago, officials said Thursday.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Indiana voters are choosing nominees for the U.S. House under existing district boundaries during Tuesday's primary elections.
A rare white albino deer that has been seen in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has died after it was fatally struck by a vehicle on Tuesday.
Candidates and party members are concerned about adherence to the rules of registration and credentials.
Mark Orlando Watts is charged with three counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and one count of license plate forgery.
Mark Orlando Watts is charged with three counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and one count of license plate forgery.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking information as to who used gasoline in an attempt to set a fire at Huntington Place.
Indiana voters are choosing nominees for the U.S. House under existing district boundaries during Tuesday's primary elections.
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.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
With all benefits cut when Spirit's last flight landed, former employees say they may need to tap retirement savings just to get by.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Payton Tolle pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Jarren Duran hit a three-run home run and the Boston Red Sox used a five-run seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.
The Detroit Pistons have locked in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after extending his contract on Monday.
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
The Detroit Mercy men's basketball team is facing a postseason ban next season because the program did not meet the benchmark for the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
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.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Cooler air continues this week with more rain expected Friday night.
The Michigan Democratic Convention is where the political party decides which candidates to put on the ballot, from attorney general to university leadership. However, there are concerns this year about how people voted, where they voted and the final tally.
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake on Monday, May 4, in Monroe County, Michigan. The 2.7-magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:32 p.m. outside Carleton, about 9.7 miles north of Monroe.
Cleanup continues from Monday night's storms in St. Clair Shores and the surrounding areas. Even though some St. Clair Shores residents say the storm lasted only 10 to 15 minutes, it was enough time to cause serious damage, such as when a tree branch crushed one home.
Federal investigators are now seeking the public's help in identifying the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas.