Michigan has record cougar reports in 2025, including some cubs
Cougars have been detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, the highest since they were wiped out in the early 1900s.
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Cougars have been detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, the highest since they were wiped out in the early 1900s.
The Michigan State Parks Reservation System opens up bookings six months before arrival date at the selected campsites.
Albino deer have an all-white coat among their unusual features. The rare condition is a genetic trait, the Michigan DNR said.
Officials say there are some changes to the 2026 season, such as the number of turkey management units, which are designated areas open to hunters.
The traditionally shortest fishing season in the State of Michigan – the one for Black Lake sturgeon - will open Feb. 7.
Two cougar kittens believed to have been living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula were caught on a trail camera with their mother.
The number of cougar sightings in Michigan is increasing, with 27 reports in the Upper Peninsula so far during 2025.
Demolition has begun at the former Safariland zoo structures on Belle Isle as part of a redevelopment and update for the island's amenities.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering expanding the state's elk hunting season beginning in 2026.
Michigan's hunters donated a record amount of 140,000 processed pounds of venison in the past year to food pantries.
With the help of a half-inch of rain falling overnight, fire crews have the Benzie Road Fire near Houghton Lake at about 95% contained.
State officials say the fire has been burning since Sunday afternoon east of Old U.S. Highway 27, impacting about 85 acres of land.
A 70-year-old man who got lost after wandering from his home on Tuesday morning was found safe with the help of four Michigan conservation officers.
Visitors to parks and outdoor areas are also urged not to approach wild animals, regardless of size.
A wild deer that appeared to be ill in Genesee County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
Michigan's deer hunting season is right around the corner.
Michigan wildlife officials are reporting the first confirmed cases this year of EHD among wild deer populations.
The Kirtland's warbler, a colorful songbird that mostly resides in Michigan, is facing a decline in population.
Red swamp crayfish – a species that is prohibited in Michigan – was found in a state hatchery pond in Van Buren County.
Another section of Sterling State Park in Monroe County has been closed off for a series of trail and parking area repairs.
A Newport man has landed a new state record for a flathead catfish, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says.
The boy has since returned home with his family and is "doing well," officials said.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, some parts of the state are experiencing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions.
A Michigan bear is feeling much, much better.
GPS devices are helping Michigan researchers track the lives of moose in the Upper Peninsula.
After a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, last year, two of the city's representatives in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.
Lawyers say China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan.
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children to live in squalid conditions was in court on Wednesday.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District said it is investigating the possible theft of digital gift cards intended for high school attendance rewards.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.
After a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, last year, two of the city's representatives in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.
Two men are facing open murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead at the Proud Lake boat launch.
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children to live in squalid conditions was in court on Wednesday.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Lawyers say China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
A New Hampshire resident has been charged after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent at a Canada crossing, the DOJ says
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
The Detroit Lions will play one of their 2026 regular-season games in Munich, the NFL has announced.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
After 5-year-old Thomas Cooper died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy last year, two state lawmakers in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night. The address will be presented at 7 p.m. in the Michigan House Chambers, before a joint session of the Michigan House and Senate.
President Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children to live in squalid conditions participated in a pretrial hearing on Wednesday, but there are still more court dates to come in the case.
Two men are facing open murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead at the Proud Lake boat launch in Oakland County, Michigan.