Donald Trump orders entry fee, DEI changes at national parks. How it affects Michigan

Visiting Michigan's national lakeshores and parks is about to get more expensive for international tourists because of an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The new order calls for charging non-U.S. residents higher fees for park entry …

Dangerous waves, swim risk rises on Lake Michigan this weekend

Dangerous waves and currents are forecast to develop later Saturday and into Sunday along a stretch of Lake Michigan that is packed with popular beaches. And this high swim risk is happening on a holiday weekend when temperatures on Saturday will soar to …

National Perspective: Michigan’s on the move

PETOSKEY, Mich. — The sun is out, the lake is glistening, the strawberries are bright red and summer-sweet. Golfers and anglers are busy, cyclists are on the move, brats are on the barbecue. This is Michigan at its best. Much of the state is on a summer …

Southwest Michigan Tourist Council changes name

The Southwest Michigan Tourist Council has a new name. The organization says it will now be known as Visit Southwest Michigan. Director Marcy Simpson says they were called the Southwest Michigan Tourist Council since 1982, but now, they serve the needs of …

Young driver hospitalized after golf cart, pickup truck crash in southwest Michigan

CASS COUNTY, MI – A crash involving a golf cart and pickup truck in Penn Township left one person injured, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at approximately 9:19 p.m. on Friday, July 4. The driver of the golf cart was …

In Michigan, 4 new grads choose their new paths

Editor's note: This story is part of a series tracking the experiences of four graduating seniors at four different Michigan universities. It is a partnership between the Detroit Free Press, Michigan State University student reporters and the American …

Five ice cream spots within walking distance of Lake Michigan

ST. JOSEPH, MI -- What’s perfect for a hot summer day on Lake Michigan? A cold, refreshing scoop of ice cream. There’s plenty of ice cream shops to walk to when hitting Southwest Michigan’s beaches. The following ice cream shops are within a 15 minute walk …

GALLERY: Hot-air balloons, parades highlight West Michigan's Fourth of July celebrations

How to get to UM Health-Sparrow Lansing amid Michigan Avenue construction

LANSING — University of Michigan Health − Sparrow Lansing has released suggested alternate routes to get to its facilities as the Michigan Avenue reconstruction project moves westward. With a new work phase expected to begin after the first week of July, …

Business Michigan Advance Yelp’s addition of a ‘Black-owned’ tag led to a slight drop in business ratings in Detroit

Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury Matthew Bui, University of Michigan and Cameron Moy, University of Pennsylvania When the online review platform Yelp added a “Black-owned” tag in 2020, it boosted the visibility of Black-owned restaurants in Detroit. It also …