Winter

The Evening Grosbeak, once a frequent visitor to backyard feeders, has now lost almost 90% of its population in Northern America. Researchers want to know why.

Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse spoke with Grand Traverse County commissioners during their meeting Wednesday morning, in hopes of finalizing a plan to extend their services year-round.

For the third time in the last four years, the annual snowmobile gathering in Gaylord has been called off due to safety concerns and poor trail conditions.

Temperatures will drop after a blanket of snow hit northern Michigan, canceling events and impairing travel across the region.

As of Tuesday afternoon, nearly 14,000 Consumers Energy customers were without power in Montcalm County.

Skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing are all common winter recreation activities. But birding – or birdwatching – is also a popular winter pastime in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

The National Defense Authorization Act passed the U.S. Senate 83-11. But it's uncertain if President Biden will sign it due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military personnel being lifted.

Michigan prides itself on being shark- and salt-free – but it’s not really salt-free. An estimated 450,000 tons of road salt makes it into Michigan lakes, streams, wetlands, and drinking water aquifers.

As the ice melts, you might see dead fish in Michigan’s shallow lakes and streams.

The state of Michigan is administering federal funds to help residents make repairs and weatherize their homes.