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Northfield Township Approves 106 New Apartments at Chestnut Hills Near Whitmore Lake Despite Opposition
Northfield Township trustees voted 5-1 to approve 106 new apartments at the Chestnut Hills development near Whitmore Lake, north of Ann Arbor. One planning commissioner called the project unpopular with the community.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Holland Residents on the Line as Michigan Releases Lake Erie Phosphorus Plan Progress Report
Michigan released its first annual report under the updated Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie, detailing progress toward a 40 percent phosphorus reduction target that directly affects Holland and the Western Lake Erie Basin.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - local-news
Lansing Area: Devoted Father Chris Malone Drowns at Owosso Campground Lake While Trying to Save His Son
Christopher Malone, 42, drowned at a Shiawassee County campground lake on July 2 while swimming with his 8-year-old son. A bystander rescued the boy. A fundraiser for the family has raised more than $7,800.
July 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Fishing Season 2026 Brings New Regulations for Walleye, Lake Trout, and Burbot
Michigan's 2026 fishing season brings new walleye slot limits in Marquette County, reduced lake trout possession limits in Lake Superior, and expanded spearfishing waters across the Great Lakes.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Fishing Season Opens With New Regulations Affecting Lake Superior, Great Lakes Waters
Michigan's 2026 fishing season officially began April 1 with new regulations affecting Lake Superior, walleye limits, burbot possession, and spearfishing opportunities across Great Lakes waters.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Introduces Water Safety Education Bill as Drowning Claims Lives in Great Lakes State
Michigan House Bill 4477 would require water safety education in K-8 classrooms as drowning prevention advocates push for mandatory curriculum to protect children from water-related deaths across the state.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislation
Muskegon Waters at Stake as Michigan Lawmakers Debate Opening Walleye and Trout to Commercial Fishing
Michigan lawmakers are weighing bills that would allow commercial fishermen to harvest walleye and lake trout on the Great Lakes, a move that could reshape fishing access for Muskegon-area anglers and charter captains as whitefish populations collapse.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - crime
Two Critically Injured in Muskegon County Head-On Crash as Van Crosses Center Line
Two drivers were critically injured Tuesday after a head-on crash on Holton Road in Dalton Township, Muskegon County. Michigan State Police say a van crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Kalamazoo Senator Leads Michigan Senate Hearing on Dam Safety Bills After Statewide Flooding
Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, chaired by Sen. Sean McCann of Kalamazoo, heard testimony on two bipartisan bills to strengthen Michigan's aging dam infrastructure and increase oversight of hydroelectric dam sales.
May 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Three Grand Traverse Children Sent To Missouri Facility With History Of Abuse
Three Grand Traverse County children were sent to a Missouri mental health facility that is the subject of multiple lawsuits alleging abuse from 2011 through 2024
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Wedding Caterer Banned for Five Years After Last-Minute Cancellations And Refund Failures
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has banned wedding caterer Alicia Thompson from operating in the state for five years after more than 40 consumer complaints alleged last-minute cancellations and failure to issue refunds. Affected consumers can file claims by May 1 to receive refunds by July 1.
April 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Environmental Groups Call for More Action on Microplastics as Federal EPA Designates Pollutants as Priority
The Trump administration's designation of microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority drinking water contaminants has drawn mixed reactions in Michigan, with environmental groups and state officials urging stronger monitoring requirements and regulation despite the federal EPA's new priority contaminant listing.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
EPA Adds Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals to Drinking Water Contaminant List, but Michigan Officials Call for More Action
EPA adds microplastics and pharmaceuticals to drinking water contaminant list for first time, but Michigan officials and environmental groups are calling for more aggressive monitoring and regulation of the pollutants.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
EPA Adds Microplastics to Drinking Water Watch List but Michigan Lawmakers Push for More Action
EPA adds microplastics and pharmaceuticals to drinking water contaminant watch list, but Michigan lawmakers and environmental groups call for stronger monitoring and regulation. State has launched its own testing program for 200 inland lakes and streams.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan DNR Announces New Fishing Regulations for 2026 Season
Michigan's 2026 fishing season begins April 1 with new regulations for lake trout, walleye, burbot, and spearfishing designed to sustainably manage state fisheries.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources