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The Soo Locks will open with the official start of the main shipping season on the Great Lakes.But somebody’s got to break the ice first.Mike Davanzo is…

President Obama is visiting Nevada, a state at the center of the foreclosure crisis. His administration has some programs in place to try to help struggling homeowners. But the leading GOP White House hopefuls so far haven't said much about how they would fix the downturn.

Wayne County Commissioners voted today to censure County Executive Robert Ficano, but the vote also exposed divisions within the Commission.The resolution…

Toledo's mayor says some 400,000 regional residents should continue to find other sources for drinking water. Tests showed on Friday that the city's water…

The Tokyo Electric Power Co. will begin removing radioactive elements this week from water used to cool the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Experts say they can reduce the radioactivity of the contaminated water by a factor of at least 1,000 and using a complex water treatment system.

Hundreds of protesters gathered near city hall in downtown Detroit Friday, to demand the city stop ongoing water shutoffs.More than 17,000 Detroit…

A fraternal agriculture organization known as the Grange must bring in younger members to survive. But the new generation's interest in environmental issues and food politics is clashing with the Grange's support of industrial farms.

For the middle phase of life, a new canon is often required, one that is equal parts funny, insightful and comforting. Actress and author Annabelle Gurwitch recommends three books up to the task.

The U.S. EPA is stepping up enforcement of the federal rule designed to prevent people from being exposed to too much lead in their drinking water. Today,…

Detroit's vigorous effort to collect some $90 million in unpaid water bills has resulted in water being shut off to thousands.That's drawn angry attention…