Environment
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Michigan eagles are ready to hatch eaglets. How to watch
Bald eagle lovers can watch raptors at two sites in Michigan as the eagles wait for their eggs to hatch. Harry and Harriet, a pair of eagles near Traverse City, laid their first egg of the year on March 2 and have three. Meanwhile, a second pair, Soren and Skye, laid their first egg on…
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8 animal sanctuaries in Michigan (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)
Ever dreamed of cuddling a black bear cub, chilling with an alligator, or virtually ‘adopting’ a soccer-playing cow? You can do all that and more through these 8 inspiring animal sanctuaries in Michigan.
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‘High impact winter storm’ continues across northern Michigan, UP; thousands without power
Much of northern Michigan is under intense winter weather advisories as storms hit the state and upper peninsula.
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‘Potentially historic blizzard’ hits Michigan. Will it break records?
A potentially historic blizzard is underway across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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Bill would ban ‘dog-scrimination’ by insurers
A new House bill would prevent home insurance companies from denying, canceling or raising prices for homeowners and tenants based on the breeds of their dogs.
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Detroit Zoo euthanizes baby giraffe after spinal injury
Detroit Zoo officials have euthanized a baby giraffe after she was injured in her habitat.
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Michigan’s official groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter
All signs point to bundling up, because six more weeks of winter is on the horizon—at least, according to Michigan’s official groundhog Woody the Woodchuck.
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These viral animals from Michigan will turn your day around
Michigan is home to an adorable variety of social media-famous animals. Read on to learn all about them.
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Heavy lake-effect snow continues in Michigan. How much more this week?
Lake-effect snow continues to hammer parts of Michigan as Arctic air remains locked over the Great Lakes, keeping snow bands active and wind chills dangerously low. The heaviest snow is focused in the Upper Peninsula, where additional accumulations over the Keweenaw Peninsula are likely through midweek. Even areas that see lighter snow will remain in…
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Trail cam captures Michigan cougar kittens. What DNR is saying about cubs
Two cougar cubs spotted last spring in Ontonagon County were seen again this month, walking along a snowy trail with an adult cougar in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

























