Science Nov 29 U.S. bat species devastated by white-nose syndrome now listed as endangered The species is among a dozen U.S. bats suffering from white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that causes bats to emerge early during hibernation, sometimes burn up winter fat reserves and starve.
Nation Jun 22 A ‘copi’ fillet? Illinois hopes new name for ‘invasive carp’ will convince diners The state of Illinois is unveiling a market-tested rebranding campaign to make the invasive carp more appealing to consumers.
Nation Jun 09 Michigan police officer charged in Patrick Lyoya shooting death A Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya with a shot to the back of the Black man's head has been charged with second-degree murder.
Nation Apr 08 Michigan jury deadlocks on some charges in Whitmer kidnapping plot trial U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker told the jury Friday to keep working on the unresolved charges. Decisions to convict or acquit must be unanimous.
Politics Apr 04 Jury deliberations begin for accused in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer A jury in Michigan has started deliberations in the trial of four men accused of hatching a plan to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Politics Apr 01 Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial nears end as jury hears closing arguments Jurors are hearing closing arguments in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Nation Jul 05 Study says hunting, poaching reduce Wisconsin wolf numbers A newly released study estimates that Wisconsin's wolf population dropped by up to one-third in the months after federal officials announced plans to lift legal protections.
Economy May 12 Company defies Michigan governor’s order to close pipeline Whitmer had set a Wednesday deadline to shut down Line 5, contending it risks a major oil spill in the Straits of Mackinac linking Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. But Enbridge says only the federal government has authority to order…
Nation May 11 Governor Whitmer threatens profit seizure if pipeline keeps operating Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is threatening to go after Enbridge's profits from a Great Lakes oil pipeline if it isn't shut down.
Politics Mar 08 Trump policy that weakened wild bird protections is revoked The move halted enforcement practices that resulted most notably in a $100 million settlement after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill killed about 100,000 birds.