In our state, we have a thing called the "Michigan Left," and it has nothing to do with politics.

Maybe you drive the Davison Freeway every day. Maybe you've driven by the signs. But did you know about its historical significance?

Happy 187th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you don’t look a day over 125. What’s your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. It’s working.

It has been 49 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior.

On June 4, 1896, after years of experimentation and tinkering, a 32-year-old Henry Ford completed his first automobile.

Happy 187th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you don’t look a day over 125. What’s your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. It’s working.

It has been 48 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior.

It has been 48 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior.

On Sep. 2, 1902, just six years after Henry Ford created his first automobile, the Motor City experienced its first deadly car incident.

It has been 47 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior.

It has been 46 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior.

Despite the lack of competition on the other side of the ball, the Michigan Wolverines dominated all three phases to defeat the University of Connecticut Huskies 59-0 to improve to 3-0 on the season.

It’s been 19 years since a major power outage put 50 million people from Detroit to New York in the dark.

Say the name "Boblo" to anyone who grew up around Michigan, and their eyes will light up.

If you haven't stepped outside around dusk, you may not have noticed the light show in your backyard.

If you are interested in booking a weekend getaway that isn’t far from home, a historic location has transformed into a bed & breakfast and is offering comfort and style. The Newton of Ypsilanti describes itself as a historic inn and gathering place.

On Tuesday, the Kellogg Company announced that the headquarters will transition to a duel campus being shared in Battle Creek and Chicago. The cereal company also announced its plans on separating into three independent companies to focus on particular strategic priorities.

In our state, we have a thing called the "Michigan Left," and it has nothing to do with politics.

It’s mushroom season in Michigan.

May 18, 1927 is etched into the fabric of a small Michigan town.

Invasive insects can cause serious damage if not kept under control.

Technically, the first day of spring was Sunday, but the real first day of spring is today -- it’s Oberon Day!

To celebrate International Women's Day, let's take a look through the stories of some of the most impactful women in Michigan history.

Happy 184th birthday, Michigan! You look great. Honestly, you don't look a day over 125. What's your secret? Pilates? Whatever it is, keep it up. It's working.

The things we've seen, heard and felt has left us speechless at times.

It’s been 23 years since the iconic Hudson’s building in Detroit was demolished.

On Sept. 8, 1860, the PS Lady Elgin collided with the schooner Augusta, resulting in the deaths of more than 300 people.

On Sept. 8, 1860, the PS Lady Elgin collided with the schooner Augusta, resulting in the deaths of more than 300 people.

On Sep. 2, 1902, just six years after Henry Ford created his first automobile, the Motor City experienced its first deadly car incident.

On your way to Traverse City, Leelanau, Alpena or Mackinac -- there are plenty of smaller attractions to check out on your way.

On August 16, 1987, Northwest Flight 255 crashed shortly after taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing 156 people.

It’s been 17 years since a major power outage put 50 million people from Detroit to New York in the dark.

If you're looking to get away for a weekend, there are a bunch of options from Metro Detroit.

Here are some of Michigan’s most famous landmarks to pay a visit to this year.

Sunday would have been Gilda Radner’s 74th birthday. The Detroit-native died at the age of 42 on May 20, 1989.

Try this sweet Mexican-style treat in Ann Arbor

On June 23, 1950, a plane traveling from New York to Minneapolis crashed into Lake Michigan.

It’s no big surprise to see a caterpillar roaming around in Michigan in the summer -- but this particular one is not to be messed with, even though it looks cool.

Tick season has arrived in Michigan - and that's not a good thing.

You've probably seen those creepy, crawly house centipedes darting around your wall. Should you be very, very afraid?

We’ll one Ann Arbor workshop has projects the whole family can enjoy right from the comfort of their own home. A & R Workshop Ann Arbor offers in-person and online classes for fun projects for everyone. The DIY kits are small but packed with lots of bright colors for painting wood projects. A & R Workshop also has lots of wood project options that let you put your creativity to work while using a hammer and nails. AdWatch the video for more information on A & R Workshop Ann Arbor.

Maybe you drive the Davison Freeway every day. The Davison Freeway, which runs east-west between M-10 and Interstate 75, was the first urban freeway constructed in America. In 1914, the area was incorporated into a 2.9 square mile city called Highland Park, which exists within the boundaries of the City of Detroit. Because of heavy traffic, the Highland Park Council approved a proposal to replace the road with a six-lane freeway and construction began in 1941. Avenue turns to Davison Freeway -- history is madeIn 1942, the freeway was opened without a dedication ceremony and thus the first urban, below grade freeway in the United States was born.

We take pride in our Great Lakes, but do you know how they originally formed? Hint: It's ice cold.

DETROIT – During the Prohibition era, Detroit’s underground booze business exploded. Given Detroit's close proximity to an international port, Canada, it's no surprise how profitable illegal alcohol was for organized crime groups, like the Purple Gang, and speakeasy owners. Related: When the 'Purple Gang' ruled DetroitBy 1929, making and distributing illegal alcohol, or rum-running, was Detroit's No. One of the biggest methods was for large vessels docked in Windsor to have documentation for South America, but would then just drop illegal booze shipments in Detroit. Eventually, lawmakers argued the only way to end the violence and crime was to end Prohibition, which finally happened on Dec. 5, 1933.

It's been 22 years since the iconic Hudson's building in Detroit was demolished.

Thrillist posted their list of the most haunted places in every state. In Michigan, here's what they picked:South Manitou Island - LelandIf there’s one island that comes packed with its very own creepy legends and haunting history, it’s South Manitou Island, 16 miles offshore from the Leelanau Peninsula. Featuring 300-foot sand dunes, deserted shoreline, and empty campgrounds, it’s about as terrestrially creepy as you can get in Michigan. South Manitou Island is part of an island chain in Lake Michigan that extends north to the Straits of Mackinac. Check out more of Michigan's most haunted places:

There are several types of plants that can cause trouble in Michigan.

LANSING, Mich. – This year’s sturgeon season was cut short when it ended about six hours after it started on Saturday. The season began 8 a.m. Saturday and ended at 1:40 p.m the same day. The fishing season was scheduled to run Feb. 1 until Feb. 5, or until the harvest quota had been reached. The Department of Natural Resources set a harvest quota of six to prevent over fishing, but seven fish were caught. The three females ranged from 47 to 75 inches long, and 19 to 100 pounds in weight.

In the 1910s and 1920s, organized crime ruled many large cities in the U.S. -- including Detroit.

Dec. 5 marks the anniversary of the end of Prohibition in the United States, otherwise known as "Repeal Day."

There are many secret spots in Michigan, the places you went with as a child, beautiful and unique places you've discovered on a road trip.

A variety of people gathered outside The Fillmore Detroit Wednesday evening to see Rainbow Kitten Surprise headline a show with Illiterate Light as the opening act.

If you've noticed an increase in spiders lately, perhaps wrapping your porch up in web, there's a reason.

It's been 16 years since a major power outage put 50 million people from Detroit to New York in the dark. More: 16 years ago: Blackout hits Metro Detroit, Northeast putting 50 million in darkEveryone who experienced the blackout remembers where they were when the lights went out. Power went back on, barely ever saw them again. Power went out with the nozzle in his hand. Some people were in laborJenny Knapp: My daughter entered this world at the exact time the lights went out.

The Michigan DNR confirmed a report of a cougar in Northern Michigan. A mountain lion image caught on a landowner’s trail camera in Gogebic County has been confirmed as the state’s 39th cougar report since 2008. From 2017: DNR confirms first ever cougar sighting in Michigan's Lower PeninsulaThe DNR team visited the location on Thursday and the image was verified. Since 2008, the DNR says they have confirmed 39 cougar reports with all but one of those occurring in the Upper Peninsula. From 2018: Cougar captured on DNR camera in Michigan's Upper Peninsula“With an average of three confirmed cougar reports in each of the past 12 years, these animals remain rare in the Upper Peninsula,” Norton said.

Every day, you likely use all kinds of plastic - everything from water bottles to containers, and you may be recycling them, but are you doing it right? Currently, in Michigan, we recycle 15% of plastic, and their goal is to raise it to 30% by 2020. "In fact, 15% is really low for the Great Lakes region," said Greenberg. Karl Hattopp also joined us from Clean Tech Recycling to show us what happens when we recycle correctly. Hattopp says that Clean Tech Recycling takes the recycled bottles such as laundry detergent bottles and water bottles and they turn them into pellets that are eventually turned back into bottles.

Yet, Detroit’s big-ticket music festival, Mo Pop, feels different. But all it takes is a quick left to find pivotal pieces of the Mo Pop experience. During her trip back home, the pop-star noticed a Mo Pop billboard with her picture plastered on the front. Due to West Riverfront Park’s new $55 million makeover, Mo Pop is abruptly being rerouted, with whispers suggesting the new location will be Belle Isle. It survived the 2015 “Lake Mo Pop” storm during Iron & Wine, so anything else will be a piece of cake.

DETROIT – Vice President Mike Pence will be in Detroit next week. Pence is scheduled to speak at the Detroit Economic Club on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 12 p.m. He is not scheduled to hold a press conference or take questions from the audience. Tickets are available to current Club members and their guests only. Pence was last in Michigan in April, making stops in Detroit and Taylor to talk about the auto industry.

You know recycling has many benefits, including saving energy and conserving resources. However, Michigan ranks as one of the states with the fewest people who actually recycle, and not all who do recycle do it properly. Greenberg introduced the EGLE's new campaign effort with the "Recycling Raccoon Squad", who are encouraging people to know it before you throw it. The "squad" helps people by giving them the general rules of thumb when it comes to properly recycling so a reusable product can be made from it. For instance, many people do not know that plastic bags cannot be recycled.

Sugar maples have dark gray bark with furrowed ridges, not as easily identifiable compared to other Michigan tree species. More on Sugar maples here from the Michigan DNRBeechIn southern Michigan, American beech trees grow in beech-maple forests. It is an ashy gray color and, compared to some Michigan species, is easier to identify due to its blocky bark. When comparing the white oak leaf to the red oak, it is easy to tell the difference because the red oak has pointed leaf tips. Jack pine needles are much shorter than red pine needles at a length of to 2 long.

Boblo (or Bob-Lo) sparks memories for many adults who spent summers riding the ferry to Boblo Island, visiting its amusement park or just enjoying a picnic. They transformed the island into an amusement park, including a coaster, Ferris wheel, fun house and more. (From 2018: Old Boblo Island boat catches fire at Detroit marina)BOBLO BOAT TOUR: Take a video tour of the historic boat that traveled the Detroit River for 81 years. http://bit.ly/2cIo6Ny (Video by Alex Atwell) Posted by WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit on Wednesday, September 28, 2016Vintage Boblo Boat (Video)VINTAGE BOBLO: Throwback video of the old Boblo boat and Boblo Island. Here are some we found on various blogs and forums:I was one of the last generations of people who were able to enjoy Bob-Lo island amusement park.

It all began back in 1870 with the search for oil. But the wells produced only brown, brackish, mineral rich water.

The U.S. News & World Report released their 2019 Best States Rankings this week. The Best States ranking of U.S. states draws on thousands of data points to measure how well states are performing for their citizens. The top five states (best) in the rankings are:1. Michigan ranked in the middle for all major categories, but ranked in the bottom ten for infrastructure. A few years back, Thrillist named Michigan the best state in the U.S., which we're holding onto forever.

People are taking a classic photo of "The Breakfast Club" cast and labeling each character as a city in Metro Detroit. It's also taking place in other cities, but we'll just focus on the local jokes. The one below accurately labels characters as cities in Western Wayne County. (I'm from Western Wayne and this is 100 percent perfect)A Downriver resident, Gabriel Pilon, posted a Downriver version of the meme and residents seem to agree with the labels. We thought we needed a Downriver version of this 😊 https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-michigan/-breakfast-club-meme-perfectly-describes-metro-detroiters-and-it-s-hilarious Posted by Gabriel Pilon on Saturday, May 4, 2019This one, posted by Eric Kozlowski, features a look at the Woodward Corridor.

"We're all behind our baseball team, go get 'em Tigers! World Series bound and picking up steam, go get 'em Tigers!"

After Michigan Central Station shuttered in 1988, the building became a gold mine for scrappers and other thieves.

Several Michigan cities are among the safest in all of America, according to a new report. SafeHome.org released their list of the 101 safest cities in America for 2019. We also used the Chapman University Survey of American Fears to highlight the crime rates of what Americans fear most, between violent crime and property crime rates. New Jersey had the most, with 18 cities in our top 101 safest cities. Below you’ll see for yourself, in our easily digestible list of the 101 safest cities in the nation."

On a dreary Saturday night music lovers lined up for a sold out show at Fountain Street Church, a non-denominational liberal church in Grand Rapids.

Michigan is apparently one of the most sinful states in America, according to a new study. Wallethub, the credit score website that cranks out studies you never knew you needed to know about, released their last gem: a ranking of the most sinful states. The "Vice" index ranks states on the following:Anger & HatredJealousyExcesses & VicesGreedLustVanityLazinessWhere did Michigan rank? Overall, Michigan ranked as the No. 15 for LazinessThe most sinful states were Nevada, Florida, California, Texas and Tennessee.

DETROIT – President Donald Trump will face an uphill re-election battle in Michigan in 2020, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll. Drop in national right trackVoters were asked if the nation was on the right track or the wrong track. Michigan voters optimistic about state, DetroitVoters were asked if Michigan was on the right track or wrong track. Trump approval in Michigan remains largely unchangedBy a margin of 37.5 percent-53.3 percent, Michigan voters have an unfavorable impression of Donald Trump. Donald Trump begins his re-election campaign with only 30.6 percent of Michigan voters saying they would vote to Re-elect Donald Trump.

DETROIT – On Jan. 6, 1994, one of the best ice skaters in the world was attacked and injured at a Detroit ice rink. Nancy Kerrigan had just finished a practice session at Cobo Hall before the Olympic trials in Detroit. Figure Skating Team was Tonya Harding. Eckardt set up a meeting with Derrick Smith and Shane Stant, who agreed to injure Kerrigan for a fee. After hitting Kerrigan, Stant fled the ice rink in Smith’s getaway car.

A new report ranks the safest Michigan cities to live in right now. Safewise released their annual report this week, ranking the 20 safest cities in Michigan, according to violent crime and property crime. Along with Michigan’s second-safest city, Raisin Township, Thetford reported no incidents of violent crime in 2016, based on the most recent FBI crime report." To identify the 20 safest cities in Michigan, Safewise reviewed the 2016 FBI crime report statistics and population data. Here are the 20 safest cities in Michigan:1.

Before Election Day, the state Senate majority held by Republicans numbered 27-10 with one vacancy. Though final results are still unavailable in some districts, projections show Democrats will gain six seats, narrowing the Republican majority to 22-16. The GOP majority in the state House before Nov. 6 was 63-46 with one vacancy. Democrats gained six seats in the election, however, and the Republican House majority will be reduced to 58-52. Check out the full list of state legislature results as well as our interactive map here.

The Pontiac Silverdome is long gone after being demolished last December, but the old freeway signs are still on the shelf. Previous: VIDEO: Second partial implosion attempt at Pontiac Silverdome successfulThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be putting up for bid two road signs featuring the Pontiac Silverdome beginning Monday, Sept. 10, and ending Monday, Sept. 24. MDOT regularly recycles old signs but there has been quite a bit of interest in these particular signs since the Silverdome was torn down. Winning bidders will need to pick up the signs by Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the MDOT Auburn Hills garage. History of the Pontiac SilverdomeThe Pontiac Silverdome was the former home of the Detroit Lions (1975-2001), the Detroit Pistons (1978-1988) and the North American Soccer League's Detroit Express (1978-1980).

When will Michigan's fall colors peak in 2018? SmokyMountain.com released their annual prediction map of where and when fall colors will peak across the United States. Michigan is one of the best states for fall colors, given our enormous tree population and strong fall season. Peak times vary from Lower to Northern Michigan, but they are similar. Here's the timeline of Lower Michigan fall colors, according to the map:Sept. 24: Minimal changeOct. 1: PatchyOct. 8: PartialOct. 15: Near peakOct. 22: PeakOct. 29: Past peakIn Northern Michigan, peak will be Oct. 15, and past peak by Oct. 22.

A former Obama administration official will face a Michigan co-chairman for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign in the race for the suburban Detroit congressional seat held by retiring Republican Rep. Dave Trott. Haley Stevens won the Democratic nomination, edging out four other Democrats in Tuesday’s District 11 race. She was a Treasury official who worked on the auto bailout under Obama. Detroit-area business executive Lena Epstein won the Republican nomination. Although it has traditionally leaned Republican, Trump barely won the district in 2016.

DETROIT Forty five years ago this week, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared from a Bloomfield Hills restaurant. Since that day, hundreds of thousands of man hours and millions of dollars have gone into sorting through countless tips while trying to crack the case of Hoffas disappearance. Tony Giacalone: The FBI's HOFFEX Memo called Giacalone a "Detroit La Cosa Nostra lieutenant and street boss." The Feds have been more cautious, only approving searches when information came from people who could have had reason to know Hoffas fate. However, the FBI says all tips are still professionally vetted and the case will remain open until it is solved.

If you've driven through Southeast Michigan any time in the last 50 years, you've surely noticed a giant sized tire sitting on I-94.

It can happen in a second -- your child is standing next to you one minute and then they wander off into deep danger.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – Michigan's biggest annual political event, the Mackinac Policy Conference, kicked off on the island on May 30, 2018. On Thursday, May 31, Detroit and Michigan education leaders will speak on a panel about Detroit's education, titled "Detroit's New Era of Collaboration on Education." It's scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Speaking on the panel:Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of DetroitSonya Mays, President and CEO, Develop Detroit Inc.; Treasurer, Board of Education, Detroit Public Schools Community DistrictMark Schlissel, President, University of MichiganNikolai Vitti, Superintendent, Detroit Public Schools Community DistrictHere's the full streaming agenda for the 2018 conference. Watch the Detroit education panel from Mackinac below:

Parrot feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum), an invasive aquatic plant, has been found in three private ponds in Michigan since 2013. Parrot feather prefers slow-moving, freshwater habitats including ponds, lakes and tributaries. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has developed a new video to help people identify and report parrot feather. If you have parrot feather in an aquarium, remove the plants, seal them in a plastic bag and dispose of them – do not compost, as parrot feather can survive in compost. For more information about parrot feather and other invasive species of concern in Michigan, visit michigan.gov/invasives.

You may have heard of the Bermuda Triangle - but one of the Great Lakes has its own mysterious triangle.

See the Mackinac Bridge like you've never seen it before - unless you're an astronaut. The International Space Station tweeted a few photos of places on Earth from space - including Michigan's iconic Mackinac Bridge. Here's the photo of the Mackinac Bridge:60 years ago: Michigan's 'mighty' Mackinac Bridge opens to trafficIt may seem like the Mackinac Bridge has always been there, connecting Michigan's two peninsulas - but in fact, just 60 years ago, the bridge was nothing more than an idea. The suspension bridge is the world's 3rd-longest, spanning 26,372 feet from Mackinaw City to St. Ignance, Michigan. The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere.