Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful...
The synthetic compounds known collectively as PFAS are contaminating drinking water to varying extents in large cities and small towns.
View ArticleMichigan city investigates salon owner’s online comments about gender identity
A northern Michigan city is investigating after a hair salon owner posted on social media that anyone identifying as other than a man or woman is not welcome at her business.
View Article22 attorneys general oppose 3M settlement over water systems contamination...
Twenty-two attorneys general want a federal court to reject a proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of U.S. public drinking water systems with PFAS chemicals.
View ArticleThe EPA is rejecting calls for tougher regulation of big livestock farms....
The Biden administration is rejecting a plea from environmentalists to toughen regulation of large livestock farms that release manure and other pollutants into waterways.
View ArticleJury selection begins in final trial over foiled plot to kidnap Michigan’s...
The final trial of suspects in a bizarre plot to kidnap Michigan's governor is underway.
View ArticleProsecutor says 3 men accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer wanted...
A prosecutor says three men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wanted to start a civil war.
View ArticleJudge OKs updated Great Lakes fishing agreement between native tribes, state...
A federal judge has approved an updated Great Lakes fishing agreement between four Native American tribes and government agencies.
View ArticleAfter Supreme Court curtails federal power, Biden administration weakens...
The Biden administration weakened protections for wetlands, saying it had no choice after the Supreme Court limited the federal government’s jurisdiction.
View ArticleStates at the forefront of fights over wetlands protections after justices...
The Supreme Court in May sharply curtailed the Clean Water Act's power to protect millions of acres of wetlands.
View ArticleAgency delays protections for imperiled bat, prairie chicken
The Biden administration is temporarily delaying legal protections for two imperiled species after getting pushback from congressional Republicans.
View ArticleLandowner help sought to protect endangered animals, plants
The Biden administration plans changes in federal regulations to encourage voluntary conservation projects on private land, partly by shielding owners from punishment if their actions kill or harm...
View ArticleSlain students were ‘incredibly loved,’‘tremendous’ leaders
A fraternity chapter president, a science student and a student who wanted to be a pediatrician are among victims of a shooting at Michigan State University.
View Article2 train derailments have similar risks, different outcomes
Two train derailments in neighboring states had very different outcomes — and officials say that's not unusual.
View ArticleBrockovich warns Ohio town of dangers after train crash
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they are still fearful as activist Erin Brockovich warns they are in for a long battle after a train derailment earlier this month.
View ArticleLong-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story
Searchers have found a long-lost Great Lakes ship that came to a tragic end.
View ArticleFederal protection granted for imperiled freshwater mussels
Two freshwater mussel species are getting federal protection.
View ArticleAches, rashes and fear: Trauma remains after Ohio derailment
Headaches, congestion, itchy skin rashes — and fear.
View ArticleWisconsin man pleads guilty to role in Whitmer kidnap scheme
A Wisconsin man who was accused of a secondary role in a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
View ArticleArmy Corps further delays decision on Great Lakes oil tunnel
Federal officials are delaying a decision on whether to approve an oil pipeline tunnel in a Great Lakes waterway.
View ArticleRegulators, landowners form habitat protection partnership
The Biden administration and groups representing the forest products industry have reached a deal to promote logging practices intended to protect imperiled species on private lands.
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