‘Stay out of the water:' Dangerously high waves at Lake Michigan beaches in Chicago area, NWS warns

The National Weather Service in Chicago warned of dangerously high waves at Lake Michigan Monday, with life-threatening currents possible. According to the NWS, waves as high as seven feet could form along beaches in southern Lake Michigan, across Illinois …

Michigan gas prices down slightly after Fourth of July weekend

DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Gas Prices are down 11 cents/gallon in Michigan from a week ago, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Michigan drivers are now paying $3.15/gallon for regular unleaded fuel, down five cents from this time …

Michigan places feature Native American names. Where to find them

Place names across Michigan reflect the state's Native American heritage. Michigan is home to 12 federally recognized tribes, with Indigenous populations dating back over 10,000 years. Across Michigan, you'll find places with names of Native …

Shribman: 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 …

Michigan native Dean Cain honored to have played Superman

As the new “Superman” movie debuts on Friday, July 11, Mt. Clemens native Dean Cain is looking back on his time as the Man of Steel. Meet David Corenswet, cinema’s new Superman People still approach Cain to this day and say, “Hey, Superman!” For Cain — who …

Michigan's Recidivism Rate Hits Historic Low

Amanda Forrester / news@whmi.com The number of people reoffending has dropped to historic levels, according to the Michigan Department of Corrections. In a recent report to the legislature, the MDOC said Michigan’s recidivism rate is 21%, the lowest on …

7 museums around Michigan worth checking out

Michigan is home to dozens of museums — some big, some small, some considered iconic institutions, and some carrying and preserving the legacies of local history in small towns around the state.  Widely known museums, like the Detroit Institute of Arts or …

Roadside parks with scenic views: Find them in Northern Michigan, U.P.

Michigan offers 85 roadside parks, many near scenic locations like waterfalls, beaches, and Great Lakes overlooks. An interactive map shows the locations and open/closed status of all roadside parks. Two roadside parks are closed for the summer due to …

Michigan businesses 'numb' to tariff changes ahead of Trump deadline 

Voters pick Michigan Center athlete as boys multi-sport athlete of the year in Jackson

Voters in the Jackson area selected Michigan Center’s Spencer Berkeypile as the boys athlete who had the best 2024-25 school year across multiple sports. Berkeypile was a strong part of the Cardinals soccer team as well as kicking for the football team in …