An entire stand of old-growth red pine trees — some estimated to be nearly 400 years old — was discovered by a researchers during a routine forest checkup in the Upper Peninsula.
Officials with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are asking residents to share their thoughts on the latest changes made to the state’s 10-year forest management plan.
Southeast Michigan stays dry and seasonable through early next week, with sunshine and low 70s this weekend. Rain chances return Wednesday with the next low-pressure system and cold front.
A package of bills aiming to strengthen penalties for criminal sexual conduct convictions in Michigan passed in the state House of Representatives on Wednesday.
For the first time in Michigan’s history, officials have dedicated an entire week to spreading awareness about a group of “forever chemicals” that have become ubiquitous in our environment today.
Daylight saving time will soon end in the United States, meaning clocks will be set back one hour.
Daylight saving time will soon end in the United States, meaning clocks will be set back one hour.
Wednesday was the first full day of fall, and Thursday will keep that crisp feel. Sunshine returns, but northeast winds help to hold highs in the mid-60s.
A hikers’ report of spotting three lake sturgeon stranded in a river channel in the Upper Peninsula led the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to rescue nearly 30 lake sturgeon.
A hikers’ report of spotting three lake sturgeon stranded in a river channel in the Upper Peninsula led the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to rescue nearly 30 lake sturgeon.
Two Metro Detroit residents are facing charges after they allegedly threatened elected officials, including the Dearborn mayor and the Michigan Supreme Court.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says the midterm elections offer a potential “stopgap” halfway through Donald Trump’s turbulent second presidency.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced Monday that Comerica Park will become Fifth Third Park, marking a new chapter for one of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks.
We’re midway through the Michigan high school football season, and the Week 5 edition of the Power Poll arrives with plenty to sort through.
Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats.
A state supreme court ruling is sparking a major debate over constitutional rights and public safety as more than 20,000 sex offenders are being removed from Michigan’s registry.
Capes, smiles and a sense of community filled the Detroit Zoo Saturday morning as families gathered for the annual Autism Hero Walk.
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett.
Gas prices across the country and throughout Michigan continue to skyrocket, with the average price of a gallon of regular at $4.89 as of Friday morning, with some Metro Detroit gas stations already topping $5 a gallon.
A lawsuit filed alleging the University of Michigan violated the state’s Freedom of Information Act by withholding records related to the investigation and termination of former football coach Sherrone Moore has been dismissed, according to court records.
A lawsuit filed alleging the University of Michigan violated the state’s Freedom of Information Act by withholding records related to the investigation and termination of former football coach Sherrone Moore has been dismissed, according to court records.
The 20 most dangerous intersections in Michigan and how many crashes, injuries and deaths happened at each last year have been revealed by officials this week.
Michigan is in the middle of harvest season from August through October, and Local 4’s Lifestyle Editor Jon Jordan highlighted pick-your-own flower farms as a great way to get bouquets.
The Detroit Lions listed six players out and one questionable on the injury report ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football inside the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park
June Marheineke of Rochester, Michigan, has a new piece of hardware — one she’ll cherish forever. On Thursday, the 102-year-old was presented with the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal for her contributions during World War II.
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
A Chinese businesswoman is accused of traveling to Michigan and across the United States multiple times to gather information for Chinese intelligence officials, according to the FBI.
After months of customer complaints about unreliable trash collection, Priority Waste says its recovery plan is producing results.
The Detroit Lions listed two players out and one questionable on the injury report ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football inside the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
Michigan business leaders gathered in Detroit to hear from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and Republican gubernatorial candidate John James, who are vying to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
How is Detroit’s economy really doing? According to the latest forecast from the University of Michigan, that answer depends on how you look at it.
The Michigan high school football season is already nearing the midway point, and with three weeks in the books, it’s time for the Week 4 edition of the Power Poll.
Michigan State Police have removed more than 20,000 people from the state’s sex offender registry following a landmark Michigan Supreme Court ruling — slashing the list by nearly half.
Michigan officials praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to leave in place a preliminary injunction halting mandatory implementation of a U.S. Postal Service rule governing mail ballots for the November 2026 election.
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, prompting lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to raise concerns about how the technology could affect public safety, the economy, and national security.
A 70-year-old Royal Oak man is recovering in a Marquette hospital after being rescued from Isle Royale National Park following 11 days lost in one of Michigan’s most remote wilderness areas.
School is back in session, and for many families, after-school programs are getting underway. And chances are, some of those kids are getting hands-on STEM learning. But hundreds of thousands of kids are missing out.
Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four.
After knocking off top-ranked Ohio State, Texas is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll.
A Royal Oak man, missing for 11 agonizing days, is safe tonight after a solo hiking trip in Isle Royale National Park. He was found Saturday afternoon by a group of kayakers.
A former Michigan State University resident physician is in custody in Georgia as police investigate allegations that he sexually assaulted women during medical appointments.
After a Friday marked by Patriot Day and the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, Metro Detroit heads into a busy September weekend filled with football, festivals and plenty of reasons to spend some time outside.
Meanwhile, Metro Detroit counties are vowing to fight a pending $474 million rate increase request from DTE.
A federal court has declared that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing a Michigan coal-fired power plant to remain open past its scheduled retirement date last year.
Helen Rosenthal and her brother Josh grew up in Detroit, graduated, and moved to New York to work. Josh was killed in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and communities across Metro Detroit are commemorating the day with remembrance ceremonies.
Michigan Wolverines safeties coach Tyler Stockton said Rod Moore’s return to the field is progressing well as the Wolverines prepare to host the No. 11-ranked Oklahoma Sooners this weekend inside The Big House.
High pressure building across the Great Lakes will keep conditions dry and comfortable through Friday. Temperatures will remain near or slightly above normal before a modest warmup this weekend.
Pieces of World Trade Center steel are displayed across Michigan—in fire stations, veterans’ posts, university campuses, city buildings and parks -- serving as memorials to the victims and first responders of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Whitmer penned a letter to Enbridge Inc.’s CEO calling on the company to begin pursuing alternatives to its plan to replace the aging Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac.
A possible human case of West Nile Virus was detected in Oakland County, according to officials Thursday.
A poll conducted by WDIV/Detroit News asked Michigan voters from across the state about their opinions on various topics in the 2026 general election. Some questions focused on antisemitism and islamophobia in the U.S.
With football season starting and schools returning to session, many are thinking about the beginning of nature’s vibrant display of colors.
A poll conducted by WDIV/Detroit News asked Michigan voters from across the state about their opinions on various topics in the 2026 general election. Some questions focused on Michigan voters’ opinions on data centers.
Thursday will feel considerably different from Wednesday. Drier air will settle over Southeast Michigan, with temperatures topping out near 78 degrees.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. One question asked whether Michigan should hold a constitutional convention to revise the state constitution, as Proposal 1 will be on the ballot.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. One question asked if Michigan voters supported prohibiting regulated utilities and government contractors from contributing to politicians, expanding campaign-finance disclosure rules and requiring disclosure for internet political ads.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. Some questions focused on Michigan voters’ thoughts on the Secretary of State race.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. Some questions focused on the Michigan Attorney General race.
The Michigan Supreme Court has shut down a political advocacy group’s final attempt to get a voter citizenship amendment on the ballot this November.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. Some of the questions focused on how Michigan voters felt about President Donald Trump.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. Some of the questions focused on how Michigan voters felt about President Donald Trump and the recently imposed tariffs on Canadian goods.
The Michigan Wolverines have fallen out of the AP Top 25 after opening the season with a controversial Hail Mary victory over the Western Michigan Broncos, but the NCAA says the result will stand.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. Some of the questions focused on how Michigan voters felt about President Donald Trump and his handling of the war in Iran.
Metro Detroit is in a brief period of warm, humid and unsettled weather before a cold front delivers a much more comfortable September feel for Thursday and Friday.
The tariffs range from 15% to 50% on products including dairy, steel, appliances, farm equipment, paper goods, and electronics.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. Some questions focused on Michigan voters’ opinions on the American health care system.
E-bikes and e-scooters have become a common sight on sidewalks, trails and roads — but a growing number of serious accidents and fatalities have one Michigan lawmaker pushing for new safety regulations to catch up with the trend.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. A portion of those questions focused on Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. Some questions focused on which issues matter most to Michigan voters.
Michigan voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the upcoming November general election. Some questions asked whether the state and nation are on the right track.
