Police: Woman Fell Off Pier While Texting
Sheriff's deputies in southwest Michigan say two people had to be rescued from the water, after one fell in while texting and the other tried to rescue her.
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Sheriff's deputies in southwest Michigan say two people had to be rescued from the water, after one fell in while texting and the other tried to rescue her.
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.
A piece of a shipwreck that experts believe is from a schooner that sank 140 years ago has washed up along Lake Michigan at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Tests performed at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan have provided enough evidence for researchers to recommend an excavation of the site of a shipwreck to determine if it's a French vessel that sank in 1679,
A report says trash that washed up on Lake Michigan beaches in West Michigan in 2008 and 2010 likely came from Milwaukee sewer overflows.
The high-speed Lake Express ferry is making plans for the 2012 season after a year that saw service hampered by engine problems.
A federal panel on Wednesday endorsed the designation of a coal-burning Lake Michigan ferryboat as a national historic landmark, a defeat for opponents unhappy with the vessel's practice of dumping waste ash into the lake.
A provision approved by the U.S. House would allow the nation's last coal-powered steamship to continue dumping waste ash into Lake Michigan after a grace period ends next year.
A sailboat that capsized in a storm during the annual race from Chicago to Mackinac Island, killing two crew members, was not suited for the competition because its sails were too big for its weight, a sailing group says.
The crew of a sailboat that capsized on Lake Michigan during a July storm acted properly and no one is at fault in the mishap that killed two people, a Michigan sheriff said Friday.
A celebration ceremony is planned for the arrival of the research buoy for the Lake Michigan offshore wind assessment study that will be conducted by Grand Valley State University, University of Michigan and Michigan State University.
The plant shut down automatically when two small pieces of metal inside the breaker panel touched, causing a short circuit.
Authorities searching part of Lake Michigan and a shoreline in southwestern Michigan for a woman in her 50s say a body has been found.
Both swimmers who were swept out into Lake Michigan off Saugatuck Dunes State Park on Tuesday have been recovered.
A Wayne State University student's quest to swim Lake Michigan has ended with disappointment - arm pain and rough waters force the swimmer to quit.
The search has been suspended for two swimmers missing since Tuesday afternoon in Lake Michigan.
Ashley St. Andrew hopes her chance to make history won't dry up as she tries to become the first woman to swim across Lake Michigan's mid-section.
Dozens of people waded to shore and two were rescued by helicopter from a tour boat that was damaged by a wave in Lake Michigan near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Analysts have discovered more genetic material from Asian carp beyond an electric barrier designed to prevent them from invading the Great Lakes, renewing a debate over the federal government's strategy for protecting the region's waters from the voracious fish
The sponsor of a boat race from Chicago to Mackinac Island says it will investigate the capsizing of a sailing vessel that caused the deaths of two crew members during a storm in northern Lake Michigan.
Morey's body was discovered Monday by someone walking along the beach near Fruitland Township.
A judge may take several more weeks to schedule proceedings in the trial of a lawsuit seeking closure of Chicago-area shipping locks to prevent Asian carp from reaching Lake Michigan.
MSP says troopers expect the freeway to be closed for several hours.
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.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
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 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.
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has decided to end his campaign for Michigan governor in the 2026 election cycle.
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.
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.
The passenger whose flight plans to Detroit sparked a flight diversion has no symptoms of Ebola, the Public Health Agency of Canada said.
MSP says troopers expect the freeway to be closed for several hours.
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.
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.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
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.
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.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
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.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
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.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
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.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has decided to end his campaign as an independent for Michigan governor in the 2026 election cycle.
Former Detroit Mike Duggan announced on Thursday that he was no longer seeking the Michigan governor's office. The announcement comes less than three months ahead of the primary election.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan has been introduced in the state legislature.
With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, local doctors are warning families to take extra precautions as kids head outdoors.
Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Lea Monday, breaking concerns of Ebola after a passenger on flight to Metro Detroit traveled from an Ebola-affected country. The plane divered to Canada.