Panel urged to move lawsuit to state court that seeks shutdown of part of aging pipeline in Michigan
Michigan attorneys have pressed a federal appellate panel in Cincinnati to move their lawsuit seeking to shut down a portion of an aging petroleum pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac from federal to state court.
Schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 found intact, miles off Wisconsin coastline
Shipwreck hunters have discovered the intact remains of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 and is so well-preserved it still contains the crewโs long-ago possessions in its final resting spot miles from Wisconsinโs coastline.
Meet the Michigan man who crossed Lake Michigan sitting backwards in a bathtub because of a $5 bet
Did you hear about the Michigan man who crossed Lake Michigan in a bathtub (sitting backwards, no less) because of a $5 bet? Well, the 54-year anniversary of his voyage was this week, so weโre telling his story.
54 years ago: Michigan man accepts $5 bet to cross Lake Michigan in a bathtub
One day at work, Lake Michigan came up in conversation when Jacksonโs boss, Fred Behnke -- who Jackson called โa fellow loudmouthโ -- confidently told coworkers it takes a large boat to cross any Great Lake, including Lake Michigan.
Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights
A National Weather Service team will survey damage in northeast Illinois, where fierce winds from suspected tornadoes ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded.
๐ Can 170-year-old bourbon be salvaged from sunken cargo ship in Lake Michigan?
A little over a decade ago, the Westmoreland was discovered. This ship sank to the bottom of Lake Michigan on Dec. 7, 1854, after being lost in a storm. This ship was carrying a lot of precious cargo, from gold to booze. Many items went down that winter night.
Rep. Slotkin announces Livingston County projects, discusses downing of aerial object
U.S. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Monday held a press conference to discuss new projects in Livingston County -- and she also answered questions about the Sunday downing of an unidentified airborne object over Lake Huron.
Metro Detroit weather: Winter weekend ahead
Today is going to feel like we turned the corner back to Winter. Anticipate some rain transitioning to flurries this morning with the cooling airmass in place. However, we wonโt see much accumulation on the wet and relatively warm ground before flurries taper off through the afternoon hours.
๐Urban legends that actually happened in Michigan
Michigan's long history of mankind dates back to 11,000 B.C. and is most associated with the hard working innovative population that brought the world assembly line manufacturing, ginger ale, Motown and punk rock, breakfast cereal, and mass-produced penicillin and with it, modern medicine.
Judge doesnโt dismiss case against Holland restaurant owner who was jailed, fined for violating pandemic orders
A judge has declined to dismiss the case against a western Michigan restaurant owner who was jailed and fined $15,000 for violating state orders that banned indoor dining during the pandemic.
5 Last minute beach vacations you can take without leaving Michigan
Itโs already August and for many families that means summer is winding down as we stare down the start of school in just four to five weeks. That may have you thinking about a last-minute vacation, but where should you go? There are plenty of places to explore in Michigan that you may have never been to. We spoke to Jill Halpin, the Founder of the My Michigan Beach website, to get her advice on where to go in Michigan.