Michigan lawmaker proposes study of Mackinac Bridge ice-related closures
A Michigan lawmaker whose district includes the Mackinac Bridge wants to research why the bridge is closing more frequently due to ice.
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A Michigan lawmaker whose district includes the Mackinac Bridge wants to research why the bridge is closing more frequently due to ice.
Weather-related damage in Northern Michigan is not just flooding - but also ice jams that slammed into some homes.
Lingering ice has delayed the start of summer ferry service to Mackinac Island from Arnold Transit and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry.
A freeze warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Sunday through 11 a.m. Monday for all of Southeast Michigan.
The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for Sunday morning, and a freeze watch for Sunday night, in Southeast Michigan.
Residents in the Northern Lower Michigan city of Cheboygan have been told to prepare for possible evacuations as the flooding risk increases.
The U.S. Coast Guard will start ice-breaking operations Tuesday in the area between St. Ignace and Mackinac Island.
A horse that was outside amid blizzard conditions in the Upper Peninsula found shelter with the help of Michigan State Police.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties.
"Conditions were worse than a whiteout (if that's possible)," Mackinac Island's fire chief said about Sunday's rescue of a snowmobiler.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents are without power Sunday afternoon, more than a day after high winds took hold in the region.
A sprawling, late-season winter storm is set to deliver a crippling blow to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula starting Saturday night.
Wind gusts of over 70 mph were reported in multiple locations across Southeast Michigan on Friday.
Poor visibility amid winter weather conditions forced the temporary closure Friday of the Mackinac Bridge.
Additional federal funding will be available to assist Northern Lower Michigan with recovery after the disruptive 2025 ice storm.
You might have heard the term bombogenesis when describing the East Coast blizzard. Here's what that means.
The Mackinac Bridge between Michigan's peninsulas was closed to all traffic Thursday morning because of falling ice.
Dense fog is blanketing Southeast Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 19, with some school delays reported as a result.
Fog forms when air near the ground cools to its dew point, meaning it can't hold all its invisible water vapor anymore.
An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
After a brutally cold January, February hasn't been too bad.
The Holly Police Department presented a life-saving award to a bystander who assisted a snowmobiler who fell through ice.
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.
Out of the top 20 snowiest months on record, six were January and eight of them were February.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
A White Lake woman has been sentenced to a year in jail and to pay over $630,000 in restitution for embezzlement against her grandmother.
Dearborn Public Schools says some students were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.
A Mount Clemens man is accused of threatening a postal carrier after being asked to secure his dog.
Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was ordered to serve up to 70 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in her death.
A boil water advisory has been issued for part of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township because of a leak on a 42-inch water main.
A White Lake woman has been sentenced to a year in jail and to pay over $630,000 in restitution for embezzlement against her grandmother.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
Dearborn Public Schools says some students were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
More than 300 PGA professionals from all over the country were hoping to earn a spot in this year's PGA Championship.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
The Motor City was awarded a women's hockey expansion team for the 2026-27 PWHL season.
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.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was ordered to serve up to 70 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in her death.
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for part of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township in Southeast Michigan; with the Great Lakes Water Authority monitoring conditions at a leak on a 42-inch water main.
The U.S. has had "very good talks over the past 24 hours" aimed at reaching a peace deal with Iran, President Trump told reporters on Wednesday.
The City of Detroit presented the latest grantees in the Motor City Match program, which is intended to support local businesses.
The mother of missing Michigan woman Lynette Hooker is speaking out. The Detroit Pistons will host the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 2 in the playoff series. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.