Hulk Hogan’s Legacy Lives On In Michigan Memories

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away today at the age of 71 at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Many Hulk Hogan fans in Michigan had the chance to meet the pop culture icon last year when he visited the state to promote his beer brand, All...

Boat that sat abandoned along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee up for auction

MILWAUKEE (WLUK) -- A boat that sat abandoned on Milwaukee's lakefront for months is begin auctioned off. The county's parks department launched the auction for Deep Thought on Tuesday. It will run through Aug. 5. WITI-TV reports the boat will be...

Severe thunderstorm watch active for Southeast Michigan until early Friday

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 7:06 p.m. EDT in effect until Friday at midnight EDT for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. When lightning...

Northern Michigan to experience warm, muggy weather with chance of thunderstorms Thursday

A weak cold front will drop through the region Thursday kicking off a few showers and storms. It won't really cool down much however with warm weather hanging on through the weekend into early next week. There will also be more smoke/haze...

Road Construction Starts Soon On Eighth Avenue In West Michigan

Since the beginning of time, Michigan roads have always been under construction. Ok, I'm not sure if that is 100% true, but you don't have to travel very far to see an orange barrel or construction sign on Michigan roadways. Soon a West Michigan...

Michigan Select 99 lacrosse showcase returns to Liggett

One of the biggest premier collegiate lacrosse recruiting showcases in the state is returning to Grosse Pointe. The Michigan Select 99 showcase will be held at University Liggett School Sunday, Aug. 3, giving lacrosse players from the Pointes and...

Trump administration paves way for Palisades nuclear restart in Michigan

COVERT, MI – A shuttered nuclear power plant in southwest Michigan is a major step closer to firing back up its reactor and generating electricity again. Federal safety regulators filed public notice of their intent to restore an operating license...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for developing boomers heading toward southern Michigan

A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for southwest and south-central Lower Michigan. Here are the details. The severe thunderstorm watch covers the southwest quarter of Lower Michigan and goes until 10 p.m. A line of thunderstorms is...

Texas man charged in Michigan human trafficking case

Federal regulators clear pathway for shuttered Michigan nuclear plant to restart 

The Palisades Nuclear Plant is one step closer to becoming the first decommissioned nuclear power plant in the United States to reopen, as federal regulators have completed and approved nearly all licensing actions related to the restart. On...

Michigan Attorney General investigating ticket scam targeting Hill Auditorium

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is investigating a ticket sales company after the University Musical Society at University of Michigan shared numerous reports of customers being scammed. For the past year, some would-be attendees unknowingly...

Invasive red swamp crayfish confirmed at Michigan fish hatchery

The live red swamp crayfish trapped in Pond 20 at Wolf Lake Hatchery. Despite its dark color, the raised red bumps on its claws and hourglass shape on its back help to identify it as an invasive red swamp crayfish. (FOX 2) - The discovery of two...

Michigan City man arrested, charged with dealing cocaine

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A Michigan City man is behind bars after he was accused of dealing cocaine. Police stopped 45-year-old Donyell Mayhew on US-421, south of County Road 400 North after he was spotted tailgating a commercial vehicle on...

Why your Michigan farmers market might look a little different this year

Shoppers flocked to the Farmers Market at the Capitol this week to support local businesses, parsing booths for fresh fruits, vegetables and goodies. Something was missing, though — an abundance of produce. Signs dotting the farmers market...

New York, Michigan, Iowa...: Is Trump getting desperate to shape US midterms that are due in 2026?

As the political calendar turns its attention toward the 2026 US midterm elections, President Donald Trump appears to be exerting increasingly overt control over Republican congressional strategy. In recent weeks, Trump has played a decisive role...

Adaptive athletes enjoy water sports at Michigan's second annual 'Wake the World' event

RICHLAND, Mich. — On Tuesday, people with an array of disabilities got the chance to get out on the water at Gull Lake in Richland. It’s all thanks to “Wake the World," a group of volunteers and boat owners who provide watersport opportunities for...

LIST: Cooling centers open in West Michigan as Heat Advisory hits area

With a Heat Advisory in effect for our area Thursday, local officials are notifying residents of cooling centers to beat the heat. Here are a few cooling centers in West Michigan: Allegan County Christian Neighbors - 282 12th Street in Plainwell....

Port Huron leaders ask Michigan for $6.5M to fix canal

Port Huron officials requested $6.5 million from a Michigan House subcommittee to restore the city's Black River Canal. The canal, closed since 2014 due to flood damage, is vital for public safety, economic stability, and recreational use. The...

Benson and Gilchrist generating big bucks in race to replace Whitmer as Michigan’s governor

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Even though the primary election isn’t until next August, the race for governor in Michigan is generating big money already. Current Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Thursday she has raised over $3.5 million...

Michigan Has One of the Most Dangerous Highways in America

From sunny Florida to snowy Michigan, I-75 is a journey filled with both beauty and peril. Here’s why some stretches demand extra caution. An updated report using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sheds light on...