Wildfires in Canada are causing air quality issues in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. An air quality advisory is in effect for several counties due to elevated fine particulate matter. Sensitive groups, ...

Michigan's Adventure opened for the 2025 season on May 23, featuring 60 rides. No new rides were added for the 2025 season, but renovations include repainting, a new Coca-Cola refresh station, and ...

MDOT is using highway message boards to warn drivers about toll text scams. Michigan does not have toll roads, but scammers are sending texts en masse hoping some people will fall for money demands.

The Milky Way is our home galaxy with a disc of stars that spans more than 100,000 light-years. While the Milky Way is generally always visible from Earth, certain times of year are better for ...

Michigan is home to over 100 state parks. It will be difficult, but some state parks still have space available for Memorial Day weekend Many of the most popular state parks are at or nearly at ...

Ferry services to Mackinac Island for the 2025 summer season are available. Both Arnold Transit Co. and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, owned by Hoffmann Family of Companies, offer service from St.

A federally approved passport is an acceptable alternative to a Real ID for air travel within the United States. Travelers without a Real ID may undergo additional identity verification by the TSA.

Monarch butterflies are returning to Michigan for the summer after migrating from Mexico. Michiganders can support monarch butterflies by planting milkweed, tracking sightings, and donating to ...

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks May 5-6. Michigan stargazers can head to the nearest clear, open area to glimpse the meteors. A cloudy, rainy forecast could disrupt viewing plans, National ...

Anyone 17 or older fishing in Michigan public waters needs a license. 2025-26 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2026, and cost $26 for residents and $76 for non-residents. Trout season and ...

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period, and the College of Cardinals will convene to elect a new pope. He served ...

The Signal chat, intended for administrative discussions, reportedly included about a dozen people and revealed the airstrike schedule. Signal is an end-to-end encrypted messaging app touted for its ...