1886 shipwreck found using newspaper clippings as clues
Explorers discovered the wreck of the steamship Milwaukee "remarkably intact" after following clues from old newspaper clippings.
Explorers discovered the wreck of the steamship Milwaukee "remarkably intact" after following clues from old newspaper clippings.
Authorities in Michigan are investigating after a body washed up on a Lake Michigan shoreline Wednesday morning.
Another record brought on by mild temperatures in the Great Lakes region has fallen.
Andrew Howard of Frankfort was found guilty of tampering and vandalism Wednesday during a brief trial in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge Ray Kent.
Archaeologists are crediting the father-daughter duo with likely finding the remains of a ship that ran aground during the deadliest fire in U.S. history.
Over a thousand Christmas trees are on the way to Chicago from northern Michigan for the annual Christmas Tree Ship run.
A Milwaukee suburb has finally started to pull millions of gallons of water per day from Lake Michigan after spending years seeking approval from multiple states and Canadian provinces.
A Milwaukee suburb has pushed back plans to begin withdrawing millions of gallons of water per day from Lake Michigan to early October.
The public health department in Ottawa County in Michigan is facing deep cuts to its funding.
David Split, 61, of Fruitport, was reported missing at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Lake Michigan near Holland.
Authorities say they have recovered the body of a 63-year-old man in Lake Michigan two weeks after a fishing boat carrying five people sank.
A Milwaukee suburb is finally set to start pulling millions of gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan after years of seeking approval.
Shipwreck hunters have discovered the intact remains of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 and is so well-preserved it still contains the crew's long-ago possessions in its final resting spot miles from Wisconsin's coastline.
The operators of a historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin say it is out of service for the rest of the season after its ramp system was damaged in July.
A ferry carrying traffic across Lake Michigan has suspended trips indefinitely after a mechanical failure of its ramping system.
Two children were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard last week after they were found on inflatable rafts in Lake Michigan, officials said.
A mother and her two young sons were rescued after struggling in the water at a beach in Ludington.
A man who swam across Lake Michigan in 1998 said he's returning 25 years later for a longer splash.
A northern Michigan city is investigating after a hair salon owner posted on social media that anyone identifying as other than a man or woman is not welcome at her business.
Luke Laidley jumped into the lake to help at least one child who had fallen off a raft being pulled by the boat, witnesses said.
The Coast Guard and a news report say a small plane has crashed into northern Lake Michigan near Beaver Island, killing one person and injuring another.
Federal officials say a BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control the release of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery in northern Indiana.
A company hopes to restore a dead nuclear power plant to life for the first time in the U.S. The Palisades plant in southwestern Michigan closed in May 2022.
A federal review of plans for a Great Lakes oil pipeline tunnel will take more than a year longer than originally planned.
A woman who washed ashore on Lake Michigan in 1997 was identified 25 years later through DNA testing, Michigan State Police announced.
De La Salle Collegiate High School senior Kandakai Sherman will be handing NFL prospects their hat for the team they've been selected by.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
As thousands enter downtown Detroit, you can expect long lines and not much space, especially parking.
Detroit is just hours away from hosting the 2024 NFL Draft. Celebrities and football stars are making their way into town, along with hundreds of thousands of visitors, and Detroit business wonders are ready for them.
Officials say the tours are to allow residents to see the upgrades that have been implemented over the last five years.
De La Salle Collegiate High School senior Kandakai Sherman will be handing NFL prospects their hat for the team they've been selected by.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
As thousands enter downtown Detroit, you can expect long lines and not much space, especially parking.
Here's everything to know about registration, security policies, road closures, concerts and more for the NFL Draft.
Here's a list of some things to do in the Motor City while you're in town for the NFL Draft.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Despite a small dip in U.S. vehicle sales, General Motors' first-quarter net income rose more than 25% on strong deliveries of pickup trucks and other higher-profit vehicles.
Workers at Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
After leading the United Auto Workers on its historic strike against the Detroit Three automakers, Shawn Fain has been named on Time's list of the most influential people of 2024.
General Motors and real estate firm Bedrock announced Monday the automaker's headquarters will move to the Hudson's Detroit development in downtown Detroit from the Renaissance Center.
Many of the events taking place at the Corner Ballpark during the three-day event will be for kids, but go down Michigan Avenue, and there will be plenty for adults to do.
From art and architecture to entertainment, the Motor City is at the centerpiece of the draft.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
"It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.
Expanded federal overtime rule could result in employers paying workers an additional $1.5 billion, according to one estimate.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The Michigan Legislature is considering two bills that could make getting access to hormonal birth control a little easier.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
MDARD officials say the virus, which was first detected in Michigan in 2022, was found in Newaygo County, making it the seventh flock in the state in the last two years.
The 5,400-square-foot Lions fan experience at Hart Plaza is bringing Ford Field to the heart of the NFL footprint to get fans pumped for the draft as well as the upcoming football season.
Many of the events taking place at the Corner Ballpark during the three-day event will be for kids, but go down Michigan Avenue, and there will be plenty for adults to do.
Here's what you should do if your child gets lost while your at the NFL Draft this weekend.
Here's a list of some things to do in the Motor City while you're in town for the NFL Draft.
The deal calls for St. Brown to be guaranteed $77 million, making him the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Three leaders talked about how the region is doing to help people deal with mental health issues.
The issue of abortion and IVF was also discussed during the roundtable, along with thoughts on how they might sway voters this fall.
De La Salle Collegiate High School senior Kandakai Sherman will be handing NFL prospects their hat for the team they've been selected by.
The 2024 NFL Draft preparations reach the 11th hour. Now the city braces for one of the largest sporting events. As thousands enter downtown Detroit, you can expect long lines and not much space, especially parking.
Detroit is just hours away from hosting the 2024 NFL Draft. Celebrities and football stars are making their way into town, along with hundreds of thousands of visitors, and Detroit business wonders are ready for them.
As the excitement ramps up, we're taking a look at the business of the NFL Draft in Detroit. We sat down with Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Mark Lee and sportscaster Jeff Lesson to talk about one of the biggest events in the NFL.
Employees of the company tasked each year with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don't need to travel very far for this year's player selections in Detroit.