For the first time in more than a century, cougar cubs sighting confirmed in the western UP
State wildlife officials say they have confirmed two cougar cubs in the Upper Peninsula.It’s the first such sighting in the...
DNR says avian flu kills wild birds as well as poultry
A backyard poultry farm in Monroe County is the latest Michigan flock hit by the highly pathogenic Avian influenza. Hundreds of...
The Metro: Detroit animal keeping ordinance aims to promote food sovereignty
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The city of Detroit passed a new animal husbandry ordinance in...
Wayne State crisis expert warns of region’s vulnerabilities to infectious disease
Access to accurate information is critical during a crisis, whether it’s a climate disaster, pandemic, or local emergency.One person working...
The National Audubon Christmas Bird Count is underway
What started out as a tradition to hunt and kill as many birds as possible, turned into something much different...
The Metro: Michiganders welcome firearm deer hunting season this week
Michigan's firearm deer hunting season officially opened on Friday, meaning thousands of enthusiasts from around the state and beyond are...
Detroit Evening Report: New livestock ordinance will allow residents to keep chickens, ducks and honeybees
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new livestock ordinance, potential changes to the minimum wage and more.Subscribe to...
Detroit Evening Report: Holy Paws Dog Park breaks ground; Dearborn offering free porch repairs + more
On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new grant program in Dearborn to help homeowners fund front...
Created Equal: Rethinking solutions for pets who live in poverty
Michigan's largest animal welfare nonprofit is expanding support for families with pets that live in poverty.Subscribe to Created Equal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, NPR.org or...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in 3 more Michigan counties
Three new dairy herds in Michigan have been affected by avian influenza, according to the state Department of Agriculture and...
Some conservation clubs, state NRC clash over coyote management
Starting this year, hunters are not allowed to target coyotes between mid-April and mid-July. The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC)...
Detroit Evening Report: Animal Control urges Detroit residents to keep pets inside amid frigid temperatures
Frigid temperatures in Michigan are prompting Detroit Animal Control to remind animal owners to bring in their pets if possible.Subscribe...