Canadian wildfire smoke is causing hazy, smoky conditions and reduced air quality in Michigan. Air quality readings in some areas are unhealthy for sensitive groups and even the general public.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop across Michigan's Lower Peninsula this afternoon and evening. Severe storms with damaging wind gusts up to 60-70 mph, large hail, and heavy rain are possible.

West Michigan is under an air quality advisory due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The smoke is expected to dissipate by the weekend as a weather front moves through. There is an air quality ...

One guaranteed three-day weekend remains in 2025: Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30 - Sept. 1). Memorial Day was May 26 and the Fourth of July fell on a Friday, providing three-day weekends in 2025. The ...

Dogs experience anxiety like many people, which can be exacerbated by loud noises and unfamiliar situations. Pet owners can take several steps to mitigate anxiety and ensure their pets' safety during ...

Ticks, potential carriers of Lyme disease, pose a risk to humans and pets in Michigan's outdoors. Tick season in Michigan typically spans from April to September, with peak activity when temperatures ...

Permitted firework periods include June 29-July 4, the weekends before Memorial Day and Labor Day, and New Year's Eve. Fireworks are prohibited on public property, including at schools, churches, and ...

Two individuals were found dead at Isle Royale National Park's South Lake Desor campground on June 8. The FBI is assisting with the investigation, but there is no known threat to the public. The ...

The Northern Lights may be visible in Michigan and as many as 14 other states on June 24 and 25. NOAA predicts viewing as far south as Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Port Huron. Much of Michigan could see ...

Michigan's bear and elk hunting license application period opened May 1 and closed June 1. Applicants can apply online, via the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app, or at any location where hunting licenses ...

Temperatures across Michigan hit the 80s on Wednesday, June 11, and will be in the late 70s through the weekend, warm enough to temp people to try swimming in the Great Lakes. The water may even feel ...

Isle Royale National Park implemented new rules in 2025 regarding food storage to prevent wolf interactions. These rules require visitors to use animal-resistant containers and store food properly to ...