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Steve Carmody/Michigan PublicAn annual summer energy appraisal by the Michigan Public Service Commission says high gas and diesel prices aren't going away soon, due to "geopolitical pressures," especially the war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. -
Teresa Homsi/WCMU NewsThe spring weather has put stress on cherry trees and growers across Michigan. Experts say the window for pollination is closing, but growers are hoping for a strong crop.
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The Room at the Inn — a homeless shelter in Michigan's Upper Peninsula — had to exceed its capacity this winter, and the cold weather was only one of the reasons. -
A 124-acre wildfire in the Huron-Manistee National Forest was 80% contained. -
More than 83,000 Michiganders lost power after winds topping 60 mph knocked down trees and limbs in West Michigan. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in the cities of Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo Friday. -
As of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the water levels at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex reached 6.48 inches below the top — 0.36 inches higher than the previous measurement. -
Dams across Northern Michigan are at risk of failing as snow melts, ground thaws, and rain pours down. And, a northern Michigan writer talks about the harms of social media on our attention. -
Tens of thousands of Michiganders were without power Wednesday morning after heavy rain and more than 60 mph winds in the lower half of the Lower Peninsula Tuesday night. -
An ice storm followed by blizzard conditions coated trees and powerlines with ice leaving more than 100,000 northern Michigan residents without power. -
Michigan saw a period of drought this winter, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. It’s among several Midwestern states experiencing dry periods. -
FEMA had denied further assistance with recovery from historic ice storms last spring. An agreement by Trump to extend aid would appear to be a reversal of that decision.
