Michigan cities rethink "No Mow May" as experts question pollinator benefits
Cities in Michigan are rethinking "No Mow May" policies due to concerns about ticks and limited benefits for pollinators.
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Cities in Michigan are rethinking "No Mow May" policies due to concerns about ticks and limited benefits for pollinators.
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.
Bugs can't seem to get enough of Detroit-area libraries.
The periodical cicadas that have blanketed parts of the American Midwest this spring are strange creatures, but they have nothing on some of their superfans. Cicada "superfans" from making an extended field day (or, rather, field month) with the twin emergence.
You deserve a treat. And this spring, Mother Nature is providing a seemingly endless supply – trillions of cicadas.
The infected cicadas bizarrely act like nothing is wrong, even though a third of their body has been replaced by fungus.
Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas are about to emerge in numbers not seen in many years. Here's where to expect them.
The invasive species have the ability to "attack or defoliate hundreds of tree and plant species," the USDA warns.
This will be the first time since the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 that these broods of noisy, flying insects will emerge from underground.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
Families in a Pontiac neighborhood haven't been to enjoy a local park because of a wasp infestation.
Many residents can relate when the weather warms up, and they start to see ants and other bugs in their homes.
There's nothing sweet about bringing home a cockroach.
Richard Werstine was arraigned Friday on a bench warrant after he failed to appear at his 1994 murder trial.
Nearly three dozen lawmakers have demanded the immediate resignation of Heidi Washington as director of the Michigan Department of Corrections.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
A process has started that intends to place more oversight for ferry costs to Mackinac Island within that Michigan city council's authority.
Dozens of soon-to-be graduates of a Michigan high school eschewed their cars and trucks and arrived in tractors, ATVs, golf carts and more.
Nearly three dozen lawmakers have demanded the immediate resignation of Heidi Washington as director of the Michigan Department of Corrections.
An Ann Arbor man is facing multiple charges in the shooting and carjacking of a woman in a shopping center in Oakland County earlier this week.
The bill package would eliminate the 6-mill tax, the 0.75% real estate transfer tax, and the pop-up tax. Plus, it has provisions to lower energy costs and freeze rate hikes from utilities like Consumers Energy and DTE.
Khaira Howard's family is now on a quest for justice. The family says she had only been at Huron Valley for less than a year.
Richard Werstine was arraigned Friday on a bench warrant after he failed to appear at his 1994 murder trial.
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.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw his third bullpen session since his rehab program from elbow surgery began.
The Detroit Lions have signed All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 season.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
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.
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.
Chase Harvell rolled into the Airport High School parking lot Friday in Southeast Michigan one final time before next week's graduation.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $4.70 per gallon for unleaded gas. Natalie Brand reports.
An Ann Arbor man is facing multiple charges in the shooting and carjacking of a woman in a shopping center in Oakland County earlier this week.
This week on Michigan Matters, Bud Denker, chair of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, previews the 2026 race.
Panda the Cat and Marina the dog are two of the shelter animals that Michigan Humane has available for adoption.