Summer

Michigan has been feeling the heat recently, with July-like temperatures this past week. Even with a recent cool-down, it's projected to be a hot summer that will mean more work for gardeners.

June through August is mayfly season, and southeast Michigan has already seen a plethora of swarms emerge. Soon, these insects will be hatching across the Great Lakes.

Monarch butterflies arrived in Michigan in late April and throughout May. While researchers and monitors on the ground say this is earlier than previous years, they're also seeing slightly lower numbers than usual.

Surrounded by the waters of Lake Michigan, high school students can learn the trades at White Shoal lighthouse come summer 2024.

Homeowners are beginning to notice an invasive species in their backyards. The gypsy moth is active in early summer, they can be identified by their hairy…

Michiganders might have the hottest summer days behind them, with forecasts for the rest of July and August showing somewhat cooler temperatures. After…

Slightly above normal temperatures and little rain over the last month has sent mid-Michigan into the beginning of drought.Part of the thumb and mid to…

A state program that feeds students during summer months has become the largest of its type in the country. The program is run by the U.S. Department of…

If you’re a big fan of summer… well, enjoy our current weather pattern while it lasts. Cooler conditions could be right around the corner. As you may have…

This week on The Beat, we heard our annual Summer Dance Party themed music. Featured artists included Johnny Otis, Bob Segar, Lee Dorsey, Otis Redding and…