Public Interest
Another record year for Great Lakes piping plover breeding
This year observers documented 81 unique pairs of piping plovers across the Great Lakes, beating the record set last year by one pair.
Top nuclear regulator says Palisades could be running again by August 2025
If successful, Palisades would become the first U.S. nuclear plant to ever return from decommissioning.
Consumers Energy can raise gas rates $35M, only a quarter of what the utility wanted
The natural gas rate hike is a "decent compromise," said one consumer advocate. The utility's 1.8 million customers will see bill credits beginning in the fall.
Lithium-ion batteries can burn ‘fast and hot,’ creating a different kind of fire
Lithium-ion batteries are generally safe. But should they catch fire, it can be dangerous and tough to extinguish.
Dow’s $785M investment in Great Lakes Bay Region lands state support
With the investment, the Midland-based chemical manufacturer expects to retain 5,000 jobs in Michigan.
Great Lakes whitefish struggle to survive as ice cover melts away
Biologists are investigating why whitefish numbers in the lower Great Lakes are cratering without adequate spawn classes to replace them.
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
With massive solar and wind farms facing local opposition in some areas, communities that host the projects could get direct payments from the state.
Slotkin, Harper face off in Democratic U.S. Senate primary
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, and Hill Harper, actor and business owner, are running in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary for Michigan's open Senate seat and will face the Republican winner in November.
5 takeaways from Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Former President Donald Trump's visit to Michigan came one week after his attempted assassination at a campaign event in Pennsylania.
Meet the Republicans competing for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat
Former U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, and Dr. Sherry O'Donnell, are competing in the Aug. 6 Republican primary for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat.
9 road closures in Michigan to keep an eye on this week when traveling
More than 70 new closures begin this week, July 21-27, 2024.
The billion-dollar disagreement: Nuclear plant tax dispute threatens Michigan community
A power company wants to slash its tax bill at one of Michigan's two active nuclear power plants. The cuts could hobble schools and axe government services, local leaders say.
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