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According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, summer kills occur during extremely hot days, leading to low dissolved oxygen and stress to fish such as pike, perch, suckers, bass and bluegill.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents that people may be more likely to see dead fish as lakes begin to thaw this spring.
Officials originally said they believed 3,500 aquatic animals had been killed. With the toll estimated to be more than 12 times that amount, officials say they're unsure how long recovery will take.
"Everything points to a manmade catastrophe," one environmental expert tells CBS News, as 100 tons of dead fish are removed from the Oder River.
We've all gotten those political text messages that inundate our phones leading up to Election Day. But do they work?
Officials say a Monroe County Sheriff's deputy sprung into action and rescued a woman who was lying across railroad tracks.
The Michigan Secretary of State says more than 3.2 million people in Michigan cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Tuesday.
Two Michigan men have been arrested for allegedly making election threats in two separate incidents, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Tuesday.
The Detroit Lions have lived up to lofty expectations, looking like a Super Bowl contender.
Michigan lost a seat in Congress and an electoral college vote as a result of the 2020 Census. It marked the fifth consecutive Census that Michigan lost a Congressional seat.
Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Michigan. In addition to the presidential race, Michigan residents will cast ballots for U.S. Senate and House races, Michigan House and Michigan Supreme Court.
The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and polling locations will open across the state as Michigan voters decide. Here's what you need to know about when polls open and close on Election Day.
Voters in Michigan are looking to make some money off the state's new "I voted" stickers.
We've all gotten those political text messages that inundate our phones leading up to Election Day. But do they work?
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
U.S. sales are down and a once-profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post $3 billion in net profits last quarter.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Downtown Detroit will soon be home to an entertainment hub where people can immerse themselves in live sporting events and other unique experiences.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Michigan Democrats claimed control for the first time in decades after the 2022 midterms. But Tuesday's election could potentially dismantle the Democratic Party's trifecta.
In Michigan's 12th Congressional District, incumbent Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, one of the original members of "The Squad," is hoping to stave off challenger James Hooper.
Voters in Michigan's 10th Congressional District will choose between Incumbent Republican Rep. John James and Democratic Party challenger Carl Marlinga.
Democrat Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet and Republican Paul Junge are targeting Michigan's 8th Congressional District, which Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee is vacating.
The winner will take over the seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin.
Michigan health officials are warning residents about a rise in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
A new $125 million investment is set to help with school safety and mental health grants.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
The Detroit Lions have lived up to lofty expectations, looking like a Super Bowl contender.
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
Cade Cunningham scored 19 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 106-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Michigan State Quarterback Aidan Chiles completed 16 of 24 passes for 193 yards and two interceptions in Saturday's 47-10 loss to No. 13 Indiana.
The top-ranked team in the country was too much for Michigan as No. 1 Oregon dipatched the Wolverines 38-17 in Ann Arbor Saturday.
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talks about the voting process in Detroit and when we can expect to see results.
The Michigan Secretary of State says more than 3.2 million people in Michigan cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Tuesday.
David Dulio, a political science professor from Oakland University, shares insight on where Michigan stands on Election Day 2024.
Showers arrive after polls close in Michigan.
Students at the University of Michigan aren’t only deciding who to vote for, but also where to vote. Many out-of-state students are updating their voter registration and casting their ballots at the same time at the University of Michigan Museum of Art.