black bears

What a new ruling by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals means for immigrants being held in Michigan. Plus, how a black bear made its way to Southeast Michigan. And, a new film follows the childhood of a Detroit native and the complicated tale of his return to the city.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says a black bear that was sighted near Flat Rock in southeast Michigan is likely "cruising" to find new habitat — preferably near other bears.

A few black bears have been spotted in West Michigan recently — in backyards, on porches, and in trees.

As Michigan’s black bears emerge from their winter dens in search of food, the state is giving tips on how to prevent potential conflicts with the animals.

A northern Michigan black bear had to be sedated to remove a plastic lid that was stuck on its neck for two years. Also, how labor statistics are recorded and their significance, and where "rule of law" stands in 2025 under the Trump administration.

A Michigan bear is freed from a two-year ordeal with a plastic lid. Discover how DNR's rescue underscores the need for wildlife-safe practices and responsible waste management.

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 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.

Michigan's black bear population is growing. Officials from the Michigan DNR say there are more than 12,000 bears across the northern parts of the state.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources asks the public to notify the agency if they spot a black bear den. It's part of a program to place orphaned cubs with a mother bear.