https://www.wkar.org/knight-center-for-environmental-journalism Knight Center for Environmental Journalism en-US Copyright Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:05:50 GMT https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-06-26/dangerous-heat-expected-across-michigan-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-weekend Foreasters are warning Michigan residents to prepare for several days of dangerous heat, with conditions expected to peak ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:05:50 GMT https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-06-26/dangerous-heat-expected-across-michigan-ahead-of-fourth-of-july-weekend Demonte Thomas https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-06-24/michigan-health-officials-watch-for-emerging-tick-species-with-help-from-residents As tick season continues, Michigan health officials are tracking tick populations by combing field sampling with a citizen reporting system. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:31:06 GMT https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-06-24/michigan-health-officials-watch-for-emerging-tick-species-with-help-from-residents Demonte Thomas https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-06-17/new-female-falcon-takes-up-residence-in-msu-nest-box-but-no-eggs-are-laid A new female peregrine falcon has joined longtime resident Apollo at the MSU Wildlife and Fisheries Club's falcon nest box. However, no eggs were laid, leaving club members optimistic for next season Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:18:56 GMT https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-06-17/new-female-falcon-takes-up-residence-in-msu-nest-box-but-no-eggs-are-laid Demonte Thomas https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-06-05/michigan-tornado-activity-surpasses-yearly-average-as-peak-season-begins Michigan has already recorded more tornadoes than its annual average, according to the National Weather Service. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:14:19 GMT https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-06-05/michigan-tornado-activity-surpasses-yearly-average-as-peak-season-begins Demonte Thomas