We're using more power, some of the electric grid is a century old, and severe storms caused by climate change are battering the distribution system, all while trying to make the transition to renewable power and clean energy.

The bear population of Michigan has been increasing in recent years. There’s also been a trend of finding bears farther south and west in the northern Lower Peninsula. The Michigan DNR says there are steps you can take to reduce conflicts.

In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the impact of rising prices on state tax collections. We also hear a conversation with Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement regarding her recent resignation. Additionally, we explore the state’s efforts to assist in the conservation of the Great Lakes piping plovers. Lastly, we feature a discussion with one of the winners of the Whiting Award.

Michigan’s recycling rate has been historically low in the Great Lakes region and is low compared to national averages. Despite that, the rate has been increasing. Industry leaders say tariffs might hurt their bottom line and decrease demand for recycled goods during a potential recession.

The USDA is opening up millions of acres of national forests for timber production. That includes the three national forests in Michigan.

Michigan is experiencing drought conditions in places. Rain would be good, but too often spring rains become intense storms because of climate change.

A group of tribal nations and environmental organizations say Enbridge’s plan to encase the oil and gas pipeline in a tunnel doesn’t remove the threat to the Great Lakes.

In this edition of Stateside, a conversation about the Lyoya family’s life, three years after Patrick’s death. Then, a cooking lesson from Chef Abra Berens. Finally, we discuss a study that found a 20% decline in butterfly populations.

In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the impacts of funding cuts on the Michigan Immigrants Rights Center. We also cover a story on a black bear attack that occurred in Isabella, Minnesota. And, we have a conversation with a West Michigan author about his new memoir, Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand.

The Great Lakes sea lamprey control program has the OK to rehire three dozen federal employees it needs to combat the eel-like, invasive fish species.