Michigan winters present an entirely new set of activities for people of all ages, and that’s just one of the great things about living here.

The Michigan DNR announced a new $6 million grant that will be used to upgrade several parks around the state, including in Metro Detroit.

There’s nothing quite like a Pure Michigan summer, especially along the beautiful Great Lakes -- but there’s always the risk of invasive species destroying what we hold dear.

After a bone-dry month of May putting Michigan in Abnormally Dry to Moderate Drought conditions, we finally expect some relief on Sunday.

Metro Detroit temperatures will briefly dip into the low to middle 40s, quickly warming into the 50s as most of us venture out for a delightful day in Pure Michigan.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit and beyond this holiday week.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Good Friday morning and happy weekend! There’s never a dull moment in the Pure Michigan weather and it’s been an interesting week. Last weekend was very autumnal and then we spent the first half of the week tracking showers moving at us from the east instead of the west which is a little unusual. Here we are on the final workday of the week and it’s going to be a good one here around Metro Detroit as we start with more of that comfy air in the upper 50s to low 60s for anyone heading out early. Skies are mostly clear other than some of that patchy fog in some of our rural suburbs so be on the lookout. Most of you will be trouble free walking to work or hitting the road.

The Michigan football program embarked on a jam-packed tour of Michigan this summer.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Good Wednesday morning! It’s starting to feel a little nicer out there after a cold front came through late Tuesday leaving Metro Detroit temperatures in the middle and upper 60s as you head out today. Conditions are mostly dry even though clouds are pouring in here with just a few very light rain showers here and there through the morning drive on this Hump Day. We will be on the fringe of showers and shower chances the next few days and today is no exception.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

On Tuesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a house bill that could positively impact Michigan’s tourism industry.

Michigan lighthouses have been shining a light on the Great Lakes for centuries. With more than 3,200 miles of shoreline, lighthouses greatly impact the water community.

According to respondents, the best campsite in Michigan is the Mackinaw Mill Creek campground in Mackinaw City.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

You know that meme that shows all the different seasons of Michigan? We must be at 4th winter by now.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Spring started last week, but winter is being very, very stubborn. Classic Michigan, right?

After a sunny and windy Sunday, the winds have calmed down and more clouds are moving in to begin this Monday. Happy President’s Day! Metro Detroit temperatures are in the lower and middle 30s and we’re in for a very pleasant temps for the next couple of days. The skies over Pure Michigan are becoming mostly cloudy, and it will stay that way most of the day. Morning lows are about 10 degrees above average, and we may see that pattern repeat as our afternoon highs will be warming leading to more melting.

It’s not hard to imagine as we’ve all had a rock hit our car, and that can be scary. Now imagine the rock shattering your windshield at 75 miles an hour.

It’s not hard to imagine as we’ve all had a rock hit our car, and that can be scary. Now imagine the rock shattering your windshield at 75 miles an hour.

Michigan winters present an entirely new set of activities for people of all ages, and that’s just one of the great things about living here.

Mostly clear skies overnight allowed our temps to drop into the mid and upper 20s to near 30 degrees this Tuesday morning around Metro Detroit.

Temps are dropping consistently over Metro Detroit this Tuesday morning and there’s still a bit of a breeze blowing keeping a few light snow showers and flurries in play early today. Our temps are in the upper teens to low 20s but the breeze makes it feel like single digits to low teens which means layer and bundle up and take a little time to warm up the car if you are so lucky. Some of that crazy snow from Monday and overnight may create some icy spots on the roads, especially on bridges, ramps, and overpasses. Be careful.

Governors Gretchen Whitmer and Mike DeWine place a bet ahead of The Game on Saturday.

There are a few flakes and flurries flying around, mainly north of Detroit early on, but skies will be clearing this morning as our wet weather marches east and the cool air in place feels even cooler with a bit of a breeze.

Here are tonight's top stories.

Michigan drivers will soon be able to select a 2-year option for renewing vehicle registration under new legislation signed Wednesday.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

We have a wonderful piece from August 2001 to share.

The COVID situation has changed drastically in Michigan since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held her last briefing to lift restrictions on June 22, exactly three months ago.

The COVID situation has changed drastically in Michigan since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held her last briefing to lift restrictions on June 22, exactly three months ago.

Here are this morning's top stories.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

By now, there are no secrets or hidden layers to our Pure Michigan weather, so expect more of the same this Friday morning around Metro Detroit.

After a mostly spectacular week of Pure Michigan weather the steamy stuff has returned right on schedule.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a briefing Tuesday to officially lift the state’s COVID restrictions and fully reopen for the first time in about 15 months.

Michigan is lifting all of its COVID restrictions for capacity, masks and gatherings next week.

There are only two words that can accurately describe the turns in weather over the last week or so -- Pure Michigan.

It’s spring! That means it’s time to get outdoors, take in some fresh air and enjoy.

Three Michigan lighthouses are being awarded grants to help repair and preserve their historic structures. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced Friday that three historic lighthouses across the state have been selected to split more than $126,000 in grants from the Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program operated by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office. Historic Crisp Point Lighthouse near Newberry, Michigan. (Michigan Economic Development Corporation)A total of $50,000 will go toward renovating the watch deck of the North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse near Leland Township. The historic North Manitou Shoal Lighthouse near Leland Township, Michigan.

ST. IGNACE, Mich. – In September of last year I got a million dollar view for only $1. A view from the top of Castle Rock in St. Ignace, Michigan. (Natasha Dado)This photo was taken from the top of the popular tourist site Castle Rock in St. Ignace, Michigan. I discovered Castle Rock in Mackinac Island last year while trying to find out what attractions were nearby. After you get off the Mackinac Bridge from Mackinaw City and into St. Ignace Castle Rock is less than 10 minutes away.

Their idea was approved and Fifty State Suds was born. We are offering our three Michigan soaps for $5.99 a piece! A student holds up a Fifty State Suds Michigan bar on Main St. in downtown Ann Arbor. With periodic check-ins and energetic mentoring Dr. Fretz ensures each team has the best chance to reach their full potential. Related reading:U-M students work to bring Michigan’s first Waffle House to Ann ArborAdUniversity of Michigan students go viral with their Scrunchie ShotsClassmates help U-M student expand business helping older adults with tech during pandemic

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan lawmakers Wednesday swiftly proposed and passed a $62.7 billion budget that will keep spending flat thanks to a federal rescue and avoid major cuts that had been feared due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the $17.6 billion education budget, which the Senate and House approved 36-1 and 103-2, K-12 will see a 1.4% funding boost. In the $45.1 billion general budget, the governor and lawmakers agreed to restore funding she had vetoed in March to save money due to the pandemic. Departments will trim a total of $250 million, largely through reductions in the multibillion-dollar Medicaid budget that will not directly affect services, said state spokesman Kurt Weiss. As part of the federal relief package, the state government received $3 billion in assistance.

It’s not as cool out this morning, but it’s still a chill in the air as you head out to mostly upper 40s and low to mid 50s. So, just be careful in some of the rural spots around SE Lower Michigan this Wednesday morning. Yes, we will get a few clouds coming and going across our skies as we warm up but that’s it. Any showers in Pure Michigan will hit Central and Northern Lower Michigan later Thursday. Don’t forget, the Local4Casters app is always your best weapon and tool when preparing for our crazy, changing weather and it’s free!

You can road trip to an adventure right here in Michigan. Theres something new near the shores of Lake Michigan that will have you enjoying wine and wandering. Jenn Piotrowski with the Moersch Hospitality Group joined host Tati Amare to talk about their Wine And Wander activity on trails through the woods. The trails are approximately 3.6 miles in total but there are short cuts if you wish to go a shorter distance. Wine tastings are available at the Round Barn Estate Monday-Friday.

Whos ready for a scavenger hunt? There is an event being organized in Metro Detroit that will have you, and the whole family, enjoying a taste of pure Michigan along the Clinton River. Anne Brasie, the Executive Director of the Clinton River Watershed, joined Jason Carr to explain whats happening across Oakland and Macomb counties that will have you fishing for fun. Brasie said the scavenger hunt came about as a way to give people something to do outside during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video above for more information about the scavenger hunt.

ANN ARBOR - Short's Brewing Company has partnered with Pure Michigan to create a beer that's made from 100% locally sourced ingredients. The Pure Michigan Autumn IPA will be hitting shelves across the state in a multiweek distribution cycle starting Monday and will be available at Meijer, Busch's and Kroger, along with taprooms and independent retailers. On Oct. 30, The Session Room at 3685 Jackson Road in west Ann Arbor will be releasing Pure Michigan Autumn IPA, which is described as a well-balanced IPA with notes of fruit, pine, citrus and a sweet, honey-like malt. To see where you can purchase the beer, check this interactive Pure Michigan IPA locator. Pure Michigan and Short's Brewing Company remind those 21 and over to drink responsibly.

Gretchen Whitmer's line-item vetos cut the Pure Michigan campaign funding completely, and that decision has many worried about the future of tourism in the state. In her budget, Whitmer allocated $31 million for the Pure Michigan campaign, which was a $6 million increase. She used a line-item veto to cut funding completely. Pure Michigan began in 2006 with a $13 million budget, and studies have shown Michigan is increasingly getting a bang for its buck. The Pure Michigan campaign was a bipartisan expenditure with both former Gov.

One of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's line-item vetos cut the Pure Michigan campaign funding completely, and that decision has many worried about the future of tourism in the state. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

There will be considerably more moon-free viewing time than at the Perseids likely peak from late evening August 12 until dawn August 13. Ex-Pistons star Chauncey Billups opens salon in Southfield A ribbon cutting is planned for Monday at "Salon Plaza" in Southfield, a new salon owned by Chauncey Billups and his wife Piper. National Vinyl Record DayGet spinning with National Vinyl Record Day! SPONSOREDIf you haven't gotten in on this Renaissance Festival tickets discount, do it now! This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29.