Crews To Search Western Lake Erie For Asian Carp
Scientists have begun searching two of western Lake Erie's bays and tributary rivers for signs of dreaded Asian carp.
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Scientists have begun searching two of western Lake Erie's bays and tributary rivers for signs of dreaded Asian carp.
Asian carp could find enough food and breeding areas to reach all five of the Great Lakes within 20 years if allowed to gain a foothold, a scientific report said Thursday.
Five states are continuing a lawsuit against the federal government demanding action to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, despite recent congressional action.
Plans are in the works to expand the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Buddy's Pizza Thursday announced a new line of Great Lakes-themed pizzas to help support environmental efforts in the region.
One common thread among all three successful search and rescue cases — all those rescued were wearing life jackets.
Michigan authorities have charged a man with 12 counts of selling live Asian carp in violation of a state law meant to prevent the spread of invasive species
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is creating a board to advise federal agencies carrying out two wide-ranging programs to protect the Great Lakes.
The Canadian government says it will spend $17.5 million over the next five years to help prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
The measure approved Wednesday would end a five-year permitting program run by the Department of Environmental Quality.
The Michigan Senate is preparing to vote on whether to abolish a state program that regulates what landowners can do with the vegetation.
The Fort Gratiot Lighthouse is reopening to the public this weekend following a renovation that lasted years and cost roughly $700,000.
Asian Carp have been put on the government's fast track as the feds search for a permanent way to keep the invasive fish out of the Great Lakes.
It's been nearly two years since 800,000 gallons of oil spilled into a creek that feeds the Kalamazoo River. and a new study concludes that pipeline safety laws are still inadequate.
A few unwanted, invasive sea lampreys from the Great Lakes have been shipped to England for use in a traditional pie for Queen Elizabeth II.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has awarded 22 grants totaling about $880,000 for projects designed to protect the state's Great Lakes coasts.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's maritime operation is about to take on a higher profile with an expansion of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory on the Muskegon Channel.
Environmental regulators from Michigan and Ohio say they'll work together on solutions to the growing problem of algae blooms in western Lake Erie.
A researcher says the mild winter and spring temperatures could mean toxic blue-green algae will make its appearance in western Lake Erie earlier than usual.
A U.S.-Canadian advisory panel wound up a five-year study this week with a recommendation against large-scale engineering projects to prevent swings in Great Lakes water levels, saying people across the region should adapt to nature's ups and downs.
The Executive Director of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is looking for support of his effort to amend a state law that bans ships from dumping ballast water in Michigan waterways.
Federal agriculture officials say they're spending $2 million to help farmers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana keep phosphorus from entering waterways in the western Lake Erie basin.
President Barack Obama is requesting $300 million to continue funding a wide-ranging Great Lakes environmental cleanup program in the 2013 fiscal year.
An environmental coalition asked candidates to promise if elected to continue an Obama administration program dealing with some of the Great Lakes' most pressing environmental problems, including the invasive species, Asian carp.
Thirty-one members of Congress prodded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday to consider a multi-billion-dollar plan for cutting a Chicago-area link between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds to stop migration of Asian carp and other invasive species.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in four runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers for the second straight night with a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking information as to who used gasoline in an attempt to set a fire at Huntington Place.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in four runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers for the second straight night with a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night.
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.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in four runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers for the second straight night with a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in four runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers for the second straight night with a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night.
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.
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.