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Spot a bear den? Let us know about it

LANSING - While you’re enjoying time outdoors this fall and winter, keep an eye open for black bear dens. Reporting den locations to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is a simple yet effective way to support bear management programs. Depending on their location in the state, ...

AAA: More than one-third of drivers fail to slow down or move over

DEARBORN — Most drivers say they slow down or move over when approaching a vehicle stopped on the roadside. But new research shows many still fail to take action when it matters most. Ahead of National Slow Down, Move Over Day on Oct. 17, a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that more than 90% of drivers reported slowing down or moving over the last time they passed a disabled vehicle, tow truck, or police vehicle on the shoulder. However, previous observational research found that only 64% of drivers actually changed lanes or reduced their speed when ...

Using genetics to monitor walleye populations

LANSING - Walleye fishing is a big deal in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, particularly in the southwestern end of the peninsula. Walleye make up nearly 80% of fish stocked in the region, which has a mix of lakes with natural reproduction, where walleye populations are stable or growing without ...

Alpena to host local gathering for Bridge Michigan Issues Summit

ALPENA – As Michigan commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Alpena Community College will host a free local gathering on Wednesday,, at the Granum Theatre in conjunction with the inaugural Bridge Michigan Issues Summit. The statewide summit, produced by ...

Meet 4 of 8 APS school board candidates: Part 2

ALPENA — Eight candidates are running for four seats on the Alpena Public Schools Board of Education. If elected, they will serve a four-year term beginning January 2027 and ending December 2030. The candidates in part 2 of the candidate preview are Evan Carlson, Kayla Ratz, Claire ...