Janelle D. James

Former President Barack Obama urged Detroiters to “get off your couch and vote.” He was introduced by Eminem.

Several wildfires occurred over the weekend including a 100-acre fire in Baraga County in the Upper Peninsula due to dry conditions.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $2 million to Michigan farmers who cultivate specialty crops.

Water levels in the Great Lakes drop as the region experiences drier conditions due to a lack of precipitation.

Michigan’s cherry growers impacted by a mild winter, early spring and heavy rainfall prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare 11 counties natural or contiguous disaster areas.

Universities have an obligation to help create jobs to ensure students stay in Michigan, U-M President Santa Ono told a gathering at the Detroit Economic Club.

The National Weather Service issued freeze warnings for over a dozen Michigan counties as overnight temperatures are forecast to fall into the high 20s and low 30s, prompting gardeners to bring their plants inside for the season.

Kamala Harris' membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority brings a unique set of voters into the conversation and shines a light on the role of ‘Divine 9’ organizations in the presidential election.

Sky watchers in Michigan may be able to spot a rare comet Thursday and also a return of the northern lights.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding Michiganders not to transport firewood, which can be a carrier of invasive tree pests and diseases.

Volunteers from the Red Cross and DTE are heading to Florida to assist with disaster relief as Hurricane Milton approaches the mainland. The storm is expected to arrive Thursday and cause catastrophic damage.

A new indoor water park at Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth includes the first adults-only swim-up pool bar in Michigan. The water park is part of an $80 million expansion.

The state is experiencing the worst outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease among white-tailed deer since 2012. The viral disease is transmitted from midges and is often fatal.

The U.S. Postal Service has reversed its decision to close a contract postal unit in Salem Township following outcry from residents. The closure would have forced some residents to make a 14-mile round trip to get their mail.

Michiganders should prepare for some disappointment as they’re booking camping sites for next season. Over a dozen of the state’s campgrounds and day-use areas will be closed for some or all of the 2025 season.

In a dramatic expansion, Detroit-based Henry Ford Health adds eight Ascension hospital properties to its network to become a $12 billion health-care giant in an increasingly consolidated landscape. The venture includes all of Ascension's southeast Michigan and Genesys health-care facilities.

Season allergies to pollen from trees, grasses and weeds are common during the spring but more people are experiencing seasonal allergies in the fall.

Archery season for deer hunting begins Tuesday. While most hunters are gearing up for firearm season, there are still some Michigan hunters who partake in archery season.

Michigan clerks will begin sending out absentee ballots Thursday.

The Michigan Public Service Commission hired an independent consulting group to audit DTE Electric and Consumers Energy. The audit found that outage durations were ‘worse than average’ compared to other utility companies.