DNR expands eHarvest digital kill tags in 2026, while paper tags remain available There’s a new feature that will allow hunters to tag their harvest with a digital tag beginning with the 2026 license year. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is e... See more
Mason County beach walker finds rare NWS weather balloon on Ludington shore
MASON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Mason County woman made a rare discovery along the Lake Michigan shoreline — finding not one, but two National Weather Service weather balloo... See more
Northern Michigan maple producers ready to tap trees as spring nears NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- With spring just weeks away, maple syrup producers across northern Michigan are preparing to tap trees — a process that depends heavily on the right wint... See more
Mass timber initiative aims to boost Michigan forest industry MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Michigan is known for its timber and right now the industry is working hard to expand mass timber projects here and across the country. Mass timber is an advanced form o... See more
Partnership moves to preserve 13 acres, 2,000 feet of Crooked Lake shoreline EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A major conservation effort is underway near Crooked Lake, where multiple organizations have partnered to preserve nearly 13 acres of shorelin... See more