heat wave

This is the second half of a series on heat islands around the Great Lakes. Part one is on the human health cost. Part two is on the science behind combating the urban heat island effect, solutions to the complex problem, and the role the Great Lakes play.

Extreme heat in the Great Lakes region will only become more frequent as climate change warms the oceans, lakes and air, a University of Michigan climate expert said.

Meteorologists are talking about heat waves and heat domes. Both mean it's really hot — and people will hear those terms a lot more as the world heats up. What's the difference?

During this heatwave, how do we protect ourselves and loved ones? Also, a new exhibit exploring the interconnected history of African American culture and quilting. Plus, Karen McDonald talks about her work in preventing gun violence and the aftermath of the recent Rochester Hill's shooting.

Much of Michigan is under an excessive heat warning or advisory with heat index values up to 100 degrees expected in parts of the state.

A sweltering heat wave is bearing down on a large swath of the U.S., creating potentially dangerous conditions for millions of people in multiple states.

A potentially dangerous hot spell arrives in Michigan Monday, bringing additional risk to outdoor workers and manual laborers.

Preparing for an extreme heat wave, a West Michigan pickleball tournament, Indigenous Peoples' use of fire for forest management, and Michigan's petroglyphs.

On today's show, two journalists provided a breakdown of recent changes to the candidate pool in Michigan's gubernatorial primary, and two Allied Media Conference organizers talked plans for this year's event. Plus, we heard more about summer heat waves and stargazing opportunities in Michigan.

Many cities across the southern part of Michigan have a projected heat index of over 100 starting Thursday and lasting through Saturday. The Center for…