https://www.wcmu.org/tags/spring Spring en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:32:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/spring-turkey-hunting-season-opens-soon-in-michigan-with-a-host-of-new-changes New permit zones were introduced this year, along with new rules for reporting harvests, a new electronic kill tag system and a youth hunting permit opportunity. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:32:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-09/spring-turkey-hunting-season-opens-soon-in-michigan-with-a-host-of-new-changes Anna Spidel https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-26/warm-wet-and-wormy-weather-is-great-for-pests-bad-for-cherry-growers A warm, wet spring is causing problems for northern Michigan’s cherry growers. The weather is ideal for a tiny fly that can destroy fruit crops. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:54:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-26/warm-wet-and-wormy-weather-is-great-for-pests-bad-for-cherry-growers Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-05/monarch-butterflies-arriving-sooner-but-in-lower-numbers Monarch butterflies arrived in Michigan in late April and throughout May. While researchers and monitors on the ground say this is earlier than previous years, they're also seeing slightly lower numbers than usual. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:38:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-05/monarch-butterflies-arriving-sooner-but-in-lower-numbers Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-29/warm-winter-could-spell-a-dry-spring-ahead-of-wildfire-season After an unusually warm winter, it's stacking up to be a more typical spring, but much of the region is still in a drought. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:41:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-29/warm-winter-could-spell-a-dry-spring-ahead-of-wildfire-season Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-20/michigan-spring-projected-to-be-warmer-wetter-than-normal Coming off a chilly weekend, many people may be looking for a warm up... and one is on the way. The National Weather Service is projecting a warmer and wetter April across the state. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:18:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-20/michigan-spring-projected-to-be-warmer-wetter-than-normal Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/arts-and-culture/2021-03-30/bulgarian-tradition-welcomes-spring-to-michigan Michigan is starting to show the signs of Spring at last. Mid-Michigan resident Margo Wilson loves this time of year because it gives her the chance to… Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:40:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/arts-and-culture/2021-03-30/bulgarian-tradition-welcomes-spring-to-michigan Sarah R Adams https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-03-18/spring-has-sprung-in-michigan It is starting to feel like spring in Michigan this week. Officials said after a storm-filled winter, the state can expect a calmer and more typical… Mon, 18 Mar 2019 20:57:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-03-18/spring-has-sprung-in-michigan https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-04-30/cold-april-doesnt-affect-spring-wildfires-in-michigan Despite the record cold April Michigan experienced, spring wildfire season is here. Spring wildfires hit the state in late March, but came to a halt… Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:43:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-04-30/cold-april-doesnt-affect-spring-wildfires-in-michigan