Lake Michigan, one of the region's five Great Lakes, lies along the west coast of Michigan. Here's what to know.

DNR firefighters continue monitoring hot spots after containing the blaze that started Sunday near the southeast end of ...

About a month ago, Doug, a large common snapping turtle, was found struggling along the shoreline of Lake Michigan near Grand ...

Water levels on lakes Michigan and Huron had their largest surge for the month of April since record-keeping began in 1918, the quick rise driven by snowmelt and heavy rains. Water levels soared by a ...

A graduate student happened to be in the right place at the right time and acted swiftly to save a woman from drowning in ...

Lake Michigan rose 13.4 inches in April. Milwaukee and other lakefront communities are watching for erosion and flooding.

Inside a sterile room on the edge of Lake Michigan, Austin Ainge let out a “yes” that cut through the quiet. “Well, I ...

Everything Lake Fenton touched for its prom turned to gold. With “The Midas Touch” as this year’s theme, the night was bound ...

LUDINGTON — The S.S. Badger in Ludington is preparing to kick off service this week, providing a shortcut to Wisconsin across ...

Don't be fooled by the Great Lakes. Water isn't always abundant in Michigan, and a helicopter with a magnetic hoop is trying ...

No. The Great Lakes are completely ice-free as of May 11, according to the GLERL. As of May 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of ...

With it's sandy dunes, warmer water, and storied history, this popular beach in Northern Michigan is a local favorite.