Sheriff reminds Raft Off boaters to follow safety guidelines on Lake St. Clair
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has issued boater safety reminders ahead of the Raft Off event taking place Saturday.
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The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has issued boater safety reminders ahead of the Raft Off event taking place Saturday.
Construction on what some advocates consider America's most dangerous pipeline now faces a setback after Michigan's Supreme Court overturned a permit needed to move forward with the project.
Severe weather is possible across much of Michigan on Monday, with the National Weather Service issuing a series of severe thunderstorm watches.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officers rescued four people during high winds and rough water on Wednesday on Lake Huron.
Air crews from the U.S. Coast Guard assisted an injured boater and a mariner with a medical emergency during separate calls on Lake Huron.
Two visitors from Ohio were rescued after their kayaks capsized about a mile offshore in the Michigan waters of Lake Huron.
Scientists and mariners are working on updated maps of the Great Lakes, with survey work taking place this year.
New projections show cruise travel across the region is expected to hit record levels in 2026, bringing thousands of passengers through ports like Detroit.
Global climate models are sounding the alarm for a significant shift: a new El Niño is expected to take charge by the end of the year.
Lingering ice has delayed the start of summer ferry service to Mackinac Island from Arnold Transit and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry.
Residents in the Northern Lower Michigan city of Cheboygan have been told to prepare for possible evacuations as the flooding risk increases.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
The U.S. Coast Guard will start ice-breaking operations Tuesday in the area between St. Ignace and Mackinac Island.
President Trump says he is working with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other regional officials in support of a lock and dam system intended to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.
The wreck of the stone-hauling vessel is in the same area where the founder of the Cleveland Underwater Explorers died in 2024.
Lake Erie was nearly frozen over - then a 100-mile crack developed in the ice. Here's a look at what residents and authorities in the Cleveland, Ohio, area are noticing.
An Alberta clipper is like a weather speed-runner from Canada, and here's what it can do in Metro Detroit.
Winter has officially tightened its grip on the Great Lakes.
The arctic air mass entrenched over the Great Lakes has resulted in ice expansion across the lakes.
Michigan has seen plenty of lake-effect snow this winter, but what exactly is lake-effect snow, and why does Michigan see it so often?
The traditionally shortest fishing season in the State of Michigan – the one for Black Lake sturgeon - will open Feb. 7.
The U.S. Coast Guard has started its winter task of keeping newly formed ice from hindering commercial vessel traffic on the Great Lakes.
Thousands of flights were cancelled or delayed Saturday and Sunday as a a result of a snowstorm that also snarled highway travel in parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes. CBS News has this report.
A House bill calls for $500 million to help the Great Lakes Fishery Commission fight invasive mussel species.
The Edmund Fitzgerald freighter sank 50 years ago in Lake Superior. A memorial service was held today by Mariners’ Church in Detroit to remember the lives lost.
The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner and the University of Michigan Anthropology Department conducted an examination of the skull.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
City council members said the goal is to prevent injuries before they happen and protect both pedestrians and riders.
The City of Dearborn is preparing for an anti-Islam protest expected to take place on Tuesday evening.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
The City of Dearborn is preparing for an anti-Islam protest expected to take place on Tuesday evening.
A fatal crash has closed U.S. 24 at Sigler Road in Wayne County, Brownstown Township police say.
Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver was selected as the University of Michigan's incoming president; a vote will be taken in September.
The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner and the University of Michigan Anthropology Department conducted an examination of the skull.
At least two explosions occurred at an industrial building that was on fire early Tuesday in Toledo, Ohio.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
The lawsuit comes after the FCC ordered ABC to seek renewals between two and five years before its TV stations' licenses were set to expire.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Voters in Sumpter Township rejected a millage increase in August that was intended to support the police department. Police Chief Eric Luke explains the impact.
The Detroit Fire Department formally recognized 911 dispatchers who helped save a man's life. The man had a medical emergency, but passed out while still on the call.
The City of Berkley in Southeast Michigan is restricting where e-bikes can be ridden. A new ordinance makes it illegal for any class of e-bike to be on sidewalks or public parks
Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White, talks about growth at her family's 114-year-old company as it adds 13 new stores in 2026 and adopts a new logo and marketing approach on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Large bags and shopping carts are now banned from the Royal Oak Public Library in Oakland County, Michigan, as the staff attempts to prevent a return of bedbugs in the building.