Michigan Supreme Court to hear PFAS cleanup case
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on a challenge by a chemical manufacturer to the state’s drinking water...
National Weather Service seeks winter weather spotters in Detroit
The National Weather Service expects a warmer and wetter than normal winter in southeast Michigan. But that doesn't rule out...
Challenge to state PFAS rules on MI Supreme Court’s November docket
A challenge to the state’s rules on water contamination by a group of forever chemicals is on the Michigan Supreme...
Detroit’s winter outlook trends warmer and wetter
The National Weather Service says this winter could be warmer and wetter than usual in southeast Michigan.The agency recently issued...
Oakland County Parks millage proposal could bring major improvements if passed
Voters in Oakland County will decide on Nov. 5 whether to approve a millage increase to fund the county’s park...
Sour weather bites Michigan’s sweet cherry growers
Bad weather battered Michigan's cherry industry in 2024. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development estimates sweet cherry growers...
The Metro: Nonprofit reclaiming nature in Poletown with ‘Circle Forest’ restoration project
Detroit’s Poletown neighborhood is now home to a restored forest. Detroit Future City and Arboretum Detroit worked with community members,...
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,...