What to know about Hurricane Milton as it moves toward Florida’s Gulf Coast

Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline, Milton strengthened into a major hurricane that is headed toward...

Detroit Evening Report: Hurricane Helene impacts Detroit; Gratiot gets funding boost and more

Friday on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the remnants of Hurricane Helene bringing strong winds and rain to the...

Detroit Evening Report: DTE, Consumers audit shows ‘worse than average’ restoration times, old equipment

An audit released by the Michigan Public Service Commission on Tuesday shows DTE Energy’s reliability problems are partially caused by...

Retirements by water and wastewater plant operators are leading to workforce shortages

Across the U.S., drinking water and wastewater utilities are losing experienced workers at an escalating rate. It’s part of the...

Grand Traverse Band, other local groups oppose Sleeping Bear trail extension

There is growing opposition to the extension of a paved, multi-use trail through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.A local township,...

Negotiations continue between Teamsters, Marathon Petroleum

Members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 283 have been on strike at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in southwest...

Michigan wine grapes benefit from hot, dry weather

This warm, dry weather isn’t great for a lot of fruit and vegetable crops. But wine grapes are one exception.Typically,...

Judge suspends delivery of radioactive soil from New York to Michigan

DETROIT (AP) — A judge stopped on Wednesday the delivery of World War II-era radioactive soil from New York to...

Detroit Evening Report: Public invited to share thoughts on latest DTE rate increase request

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing in Detroit Wednesday night to hear public comments on DTE...

Scientists identify top 10 most invasive species in Great Lakes

The Great Lakes has its fair share of aquatic invaders. Sea lamprey, zebra mussels and round gobies are some of...

The Metro: A plan to restore Palmer Park’s old-growth forest

Detroit's Palmer Park has seen many improvements over the years, from renovated tennis and pickleball courts and a new dog...

State approves increased capacity at Marathon’s Detroit refinery

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has approved new air permits for Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery...