1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (829+ words) MARQUETTE " A $1. 2 million decline in state grant funding to combat invasive species is challenging conservation organizations to rethink how they protect forests, waterways and communities. Michigan awarded $2. 4 million in grant funding for invasive species control in 2026, down from $3. 6 million in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1215+ words) Come on Pearl, come on Kitty, if you feel inclined, down around the bend in the water, bring your fishin" line," " Gordon Lightfoot In the evenings now, if I travel along the county road, the deer are gathering in any…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (793+ words) Sophie Vogelmann/Daily Press The Delta Animal Shelter recently took in over 20 animals seized during an animal neglect investigation in Cornell. 12 rabbits, including these two, were seized from a residence on County Road 426 on Feb. 4. ESCANABA " Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Wickman…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (281+ words) Pets can be excitable. Though dogs anxious to get outdoors and play with their owners may be the first image of excited pets to come to mind, cats also can be compelled to move quickly when they hear sudden, loud…...

8+ mon, 1+ day ago  (343+ words) HOUGHTON " Throughout June and July, park managers at Isle Royale National Park became concerned with the activities of at least two wolves that were known to have obtained human food at campgrounds on multiple occasions. According to a National Park…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1044+ words) ONTONAGON'The Western Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council met Thursday evening at the Lake Superior Sportsman's Club in Ontonagon. At the meeting, the council heard a presentation via Zoom from Michigan DNR's Northern Michigan Wildlife Research Specialist Tyler Petroelje regarding a…...