Great Lakes

Officials say intentionally fake distress calls complicate and strain emergencies services across the Great Lakes region.

Roger's City residents and visitors gathered to honor the 33 lives that were lost in the sinking of the Carl D. Bradley shipwreck that happened nearly 68 years ago. The Sundew, a Minnesota-based Coast Guard vessel, rescued the only two survivors of the shipwreck. Last week, the Sundew visited Rogers City for the first time since the shipwreck.

Scientists have evidence that another invasive species is in the Great Lakes: the bloody red shrimp.

Algae thrive in the lake’s warm, shallow environment. Forecasters expect this year’s bloom to be moderate compared to previous years.

The Alpena High School Underwater Research Robotics team will be heading to Canada for the MATE worlds championship at the end of June.

Pink salmon have been in the Great Lakes for 70 years. But recent growth in their numbers has scientists asking new questions.

Book explores the career of naval architect Frank Kirby. Two of his three surviving ships are in Detroit and Muskegon Lake.

The researchers found a decline in PFAS levels in top predator fish species, lake trout and walleye, suggesting lower levels of long-lasting contaminants in the resources these fish consume.

The U.S. Army Corp said the closure lasted only about five hours and delayed 11 ships.

Piping Plover experts say breeding pairs have more than doubled since being added to the endangered species list over three decades ago.