A three-judge Court of Appeals panel rules that Enbridge missed a key deadline to move the case to federal court. It’s the latest twist in a lawsuit that has dragged on since 2019.
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The Great Lakes region is in the midst of a seismic energy shakeup, from skyrocketing data center demand and a nuclear energy boom, to expanding renewables and electrification. In 2026, the Great Lakes News Collaborative will explore how shifting supply and demand affect the region and its waters. Read the series here.
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Urban 'heat islands' in Great Lakes and the toll on human health
Cities like Detroit, with lots of buildings and infrastructure that absorb and re-emit heat, are considered urban heat islands, but the tracking of related health events is lacking.
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Michigan braces for a heat wave. Here’s how to stay safe and cool
The state will experience its first long heat spell of the year beginning Sunday. Peak temperatures in much of lower Michigan are expected to hit the mid and upper 90s.
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Prosecutor won't charge hunter in southern Michigan wolf kill
DNR officials said it appeared the hunter who killed the wolf honestly believed the animal was a coyote. It remains a mystery how the animal ended up in southern Michigan with a trap wound on its paw.
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Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails
E-bike popularity is surging, allowing e-bike riders to participate in the beloved pastime, but their access is banned on thousands of miles of state trails. A new Michigan DNR proposal would change that.
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Michigan communities consider installing solar panels on water
Solar panels on plastic rafts are linked and anchored to the bottom of a lake. Michigan hasn’t issued any permits yet, but Ann Arbor, Pittsfield Township and Plainfield Charter Township have looked into the idea.
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Michigan refers wolf killing case to prosecutors for possible charges
State officials ended their investigation into the January wolf kill without figuring out how the animal ended up in southern Michigan, hundreds of miles south of its known habitat. A county prosecutor vowed not to ‘play politics’ when considering whether to bring charges.
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Eight Michigan beaches reopen after E. coli levels drop, six others closed
Health officials said eight Michigan beaches are safe for swimming again after water samples showed decreased E. coli levels. One beach reopened briefly then closed again and five others joined the closure list Friday.
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Michigan bottlers still get free water, despite governor’s tough talk
Tough talk followed a public outcry six years ago, but the push for policy reforms and monetary compensation has petered out.
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Get ready for amorous mayflies, Michigan, and the smelly crunch of love
If they haven’t already, Michiganders, especially those near lakeside communities, may soon see swarms of mayflies, aka fish flies. While annoying, they’re harmless. The same can’t be said for another summer pest: mosquitoes.