The fall colors in Michigan are behind schedule due to warm September weather but are expected to peak in early to mid-October, especially in the Upper Peninsula.

The Detroit Zoo is relocating Binti, their first lion cub in 40 years, as part of a Species Survival Plan, and will soon introduce a new male lion to their pride.

Detroit's urban renewal projects, including Roosevelt Park and the Jason Hargrove Transit Center, earn state and national design awards for transforming decayed areas into vibrant community spaces.

Dearborn celebrates the opening of its first PEACE Park, transforming a parking lot into a green space with amenities and flood defense systems, part of a broader city revitalization project.

The EPA has begun clean-up efforts at Trowbridge Dam on the Kalamazoo River, targeting PCB-contaminated areas in preparation for the dam's eventual demolition.

The Royal Oak Library closed due to multiple bugs found in a DVD case. Pest control was called, and the library urged people not to return items while other network libraries remain available.

MDOT seeks federal funds to study and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions in Michigan, aiming to improve safety by modifying infrastructure like underpasses and bridges.

Sterling Heights has begun James C. Nelson Park's renovation, funded by an ARPA grant, to include a community garden, micro forests, and ADA-compliant walkways, aiming for completion in Spring 2025.

The Detroit Zoo named its first baby gorilla 'Motema' through a public voting contest that required a $10 donation, benefiting the Gorilla SAFE program.

Wayne County, Michigan is combating the invasive spotted lanternfly, with sightings also in Monroe and Oakland counties. The state encourages residents to kill and report the pests to help protect agriculture.

The Detroit Zoo invites the public to name a baby gorilla through a donation-based voting system until September 9th, benefiting gorilla conservation efforts.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is caring for 30 abandoned birds and is asking for public help in both identifying the individual responsible and in managing the care for these and other animals.

Wayne County, Michigan, is set to receive radioactive waste from WWII's Manhattan Project, with concerns raised over safety and lack of public information.