In one of Michigan's shortest fishing seasons, hundreds race to catch 'dinosaur' fish

Northeast Michigan held one of the shortest fishing seasons ever — 17 minutes. Hundreds of people gathered and raced against the clock in an effort to catch a lake sturgeon, or "dinosaur" fish. Sponsor Message

Southwest Michigan’s Morning News for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025

This Has Been Crowned the Best Family-Run Restaurant in Michigan

When you want to not only eat delicious food but also get a feel for the culture and vibe of a location, a family-run restaurant is the way to go. Michigan is full of mom and pop eateries that deliver on flavor and service - but one that's serving up …

Business leaders rally behind immigration to boost Michigan’s economy

A new advocacy group is pushing for policies that recognize the critical role immigrants play in Michigan’s population growth and economic success. The Businesses and People for Immigration campaign launched on Jan. 15 and has drawn support from more than …

Did You Know These 10 Country Musicians Got Their Start in Michigan

Country music may be synonymous with Nashville, Tennessee, but don’t overlook Michigan when it comes to country roots. While the Mitten State is already well known for Motown, rap and rock legends, it’s also produced some incredible country artists who …

Michigan Mom Charged With Murder After Allegedly Slitting Son’s Throat In Failed Suicide Pact

A chilling case has rocked this small Michigan city as 39-year-old Katie Lee faces an open murder charge in the death of her 17-year-old son, Austin Pikaart, just one day before his 18th birthday. Authorities say Lee admitted to slashing her son’s throat …

Monroe County leads Michigan in number of 4-H clubs

MONROE COUNTY — Monroe County's 103-year-old 4-H program currently has at least 70 clubs. “That doesn’t include boards and councils. We have the largest number of clubs for a county,” said Jean Genaw, Monroe County 4-H program coordinator. The 4-H …

‘Antiques Roadshow’ reveals where Northern Michigan episodes will be filmed

CHARLEVOIX, MI – “Antiques Roadshow” is coming to Michigan, and now we know where it will be filmed. PBS announced Wednesday that the popular series in which local antiques owners bring in items to be appraised by experts will be on site at Castle Farms in …

The lone Wolf: How Michigan’s 7-foot guard became college basketball’s most unique player

Danny Wolf could always see it. There was his preternatural ability to read defenders and find passing lanes. But there was also his other court vision: the kind of basketball player he believed he could become. Though he was a tall kid, he had no …

As a Michigan Republican made his case to ban same-sex marriage, a gay Democrat stole the show

Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) (right) speaks at a news conference introducing a resolution condemning same-sex marriage in front of Michigan's first openly gay state Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) (left) in Lansing on Feb. 25, 2025 | …