Gov. Rick Snyder asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for extension to apply for assistance to cover damage from August floods.
What’s an average day like for a penguin? A Detroit television station’s Penguin Cam gives you a glimpse.
In case you missed them, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories from the Michigan Patch sites last week.
The highly decorated soldier received fourth Bronze Star medal and a Meritorious Service Award posthumously.
The Sportsmen Against Hunger program collected around 30,000 pounds of venison last year.
Several projects are still in the works in Oakland County, and that may affect how you get from here to there over the next week.
Michiganders can always use their hand as a map, one of the reasons you should turn thumbs up to the Mitten State.
One in five vehicle crashes in Michigan involves deer, which are especially active during the November rut, or mating season.
Michigan DNR takes aim at aggressive predator, and other invasive species that can disrupt the ecological balance of the Great Lakes.
On Veterans Day, Americans pay tribute to those who sacrificed in wars. But millions of Cold War veterans are overlooked.
“I can’t wait until I am just Emi. Not a kid with arthritis,” says this year’s 2014 Detroit Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis honoree.
Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Leave a tribute to a veteran in the comments section, or upload a photo there.
Diver discovers artifacts from ships that ran aground after being snared by reefs of shallow gravel shoals near the Island of Skillagalee.
Also, the remains of a World War II veteran have been identified and was buried with full military honors.
Prosecutor is meeting with teens across the metro to discuss the serious consequences of sexting.
Detroit Institute of Arts board returns $90,000 in bonuses paid to executives when voter-backed taxes started flowing in.
Amphibiville is part of the National Amphibian Conservation Center, which the Wall Street Journal called “Disneyland for Toads.”
Forecasters don’t expect a repeat of last winter, the snowiest and sixth-coldest on record in Michigan, but season could blow in early.
Also, a Dearborn man accused of a single fatal punch in a soccer referee’s death will get a new judge.
Also, America’s most dangerous small city is making it more dangerous for johns and prostitutes, plus Election 2014 information.
Critics say liberal social agenda is behind exodus from the Episcopal Church, the nation’s largest denomination in Colonial days.
What would you do if you happened along a deer caught in a fence? It may not have been the smartest move, but it was inspiring.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. is accepting entries in its annual photo contest through Nov. 7.
From 5-year nightmare of teen's nude selfie to the nightmarish death threats a young deer hunter faced, here’s what trended in October.
As Americans approach the biannual changing of the clocks, the perennial question comes up: Time for year-round DST?
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness estimates the number of people living unsheltered at more than 92,300, eight times higher.
Wild Lights to illuminate holiday season for 24 nights with 5 million – count them, 5 million – lights.
The temperature will drop as low as the 30s.
Fewer than 1 percent of lost cats are ever reunited with their owners in Michigan.
No lead shot was detected in X-rays, but wounds on the federally protected adult male eagle’s chest may have been caused by gunshots.
USA Today said the Detroit International Riverfront is one of the city's most exciting initiatives.
Adding spices puts some zest in a seasonal favorite.
A change is blowing into southeast Michigan that some may consider ghoulish.
Also, a Michigan man was ticketed over the weekend for alleged drunken driving – on his lawn mower.
New law not only bans direct sales of the electric car to Michiganders, but prohibits the car maker from directly talking to consumers
When condom maker wrapped up its 2014 sexual health report card, the U-M topped MSU and other state schools.
Physician’s selfless service with Doctors Without Borders no surprise to those who knew him at Grosse Pointe North High.
Also, you can help the Detroit Zoo name its baby giraffe calf – and help out global giraffe conservation efforts.
Michigan law doesn’t distinguish between pedophiles collecting pictures of naked kids and kids sending nude photos among themselves.
Michigan residents may have a clear view of the phenomena, but protective eye gear is suggested.