U.S. Coast Guard

Some items in the plan have long been part of the agency’s mission. But others reflect emerging concerns, including a new focus on cybersecurity at the region's ports.

Up to 46,000 gallons of diesel fuel may have spilled into Lake Michigan from a large ship. It triggered a multi-agency response, including the US Coast Guard, EGLE, and ship owners.

Operation Coal Shovel is done jointly with the Canadian Coast Guard. It extends from southern Lake Huron through the Detroit River channel, all the way through Lake Ontario, and up to the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Two teachers shared their story of seeking an abortion after a devastating diagnosis. We also heard about an artist-led affordable housing project in Grand Rapids. Plus, we got an update on a Lake Superior rescue mission.

Even though the Great Lakes ice breaking season has ended, some members of congress are continuing to push for funding of a new heavy ice breaker on the Great Lakes. They say it would reduce shipping delays during the winter months.

Today on Stateside, a biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) breaks down how the ongoing partial government shutdown is…

For 13 years, Terrance Clemons loaded and unloaded cargo at Midwest Terminals, the stevedoring company that leases and operates the Toledo-Lucas County…

As of today, it seems Michigan has finally managed to pack winter away, and turn toward spring and summer. That means it's time for more boating on the…

The U.S. Coast Guard has a message for us: knock it off with the prank calls. The Coast Guard is seeing a big jump in phony distress calls: more than 160…

U.S. Coast Guard stations that watch over the Great Lakes say they're seeing a huge jump in fake distress calls.The Coast Guard says more than 160 hoax…