Biting insects: How to protect yourself from black flies in Michigan

Black flies are small, biting insects prevalent in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, especially near rivers and streams. While peak season is over, they remain active throughout the summer, particularly on hot, humid days. Repellents, light-colored clothing, …

Michigan Secretary of State now offers online driver's license testing for adults

LANSING, Mich. – Eligible Michigan adults now have the option to take the written driver’s license knowledge test online at Michigan.gov/SOSOnlineTesting. Passing the knowledge test is the first step in obtaining a Michigan operator’s temporary …

Lights in the Upper Michigan sky

Karen Wils photo Karen Rose Wils ESCANABA — A flash of light in the night, An arch of bright color followed by another, A mingling of aqua and blue transforms into another hue, Moonbeams, starlight, northern lights, fireworks and fireflies fill the summer …

Michigan cities with great BBQ? These cities ranked for choices, awards and more

A LawnStarter survey ranked nearly 500 U.S. cities based on their barbecue offerings. Michigan had 14 cities ranked, with Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Detroit in the top 100. Rankings considered factors like access to BBQ restaurants, quality, awards, and …

Fans of ‘Supernatural’ TV show flock to Michigan for convention

Public asked to help Michigan DNR tally turkeys

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources needs the public's help for its annual wild turkey brood survey this summer. The DNR asks that any turkeys seen from July 1 through Aug. 31 be reported on the agency's turkey brood survey page, https:…

Michigan-Wisconsin tennis in early August

MARQUETTE — The 78th annual Michigan-Wisconsin Tennis Open tournament will be held at several courts in the Escanaba area during the first weekend of August. Tourney headquarters will be at the Ludington Park courts near Lake Michigan, with courts also …

Michigan ranked third in voter turnout in 2024

LANSING — Michigan ranked third in the nation for voter turnout during the 2024 General Election, with a record-breaking 5.7 million votes cast statewide and more than 60 percent of ballots submitted early or by mail, according to a new report released by …

Beginning Farmer Field Day at the West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center

HART – The Beginning Farmer Field Day will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart. This event is being hosted by the Oceana Conservation District, Oceana County Farm Bureau, and Michigan State …

David Shribman: Michigan's on the move

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 holiday, and while …