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...

Breathe deep? Maybe not in Detroit

A new study published this week found people with asthma have an especially hard time breathing properly in Detroit.The Asthma...

The Metro: Outlier Media’s new SMS service aims to address information gaps in Detroit

Outlier Media has a new and improved text service aiming to help residents get answers to essential questions.  Founder and...

The Metro: How is the Gordie Howe Bridge construction impacting residents?

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to be complete in 2025. The bridge is being built in Detroit’s Delray...

Officials question why toxic atomic waste is coming to Wayne County

One of the worst parts of World War II is coming to metro Detroit this month. And it’s scheduled to...