Sarah Moore

1 day ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Sarah Moore

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released its 2025 morel mushroom map. Morel mushrooms are a sought-after delicacy, often found in areas burned by wildfires the previous year. Several morel mushroom varieties exist, but caution is advised as some look-alikes are inedible. Morel mushrooms are sprouting in Michigan, and the Department of Natural Resources has released its morel map for 2025.

1 day ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Sarah Moore

A cold front will bring rain showers across Michigan on April 25. Temperatures will be warm on April 24 and 25, reaching the upper 70s and low 80s in the Lower Peninsula. While thunderstorms are possible, severe weather is not expected in Michigan. A cold front moving across the central U.S. will create severe thunderstorms in the Midwest, though the front will only bring rain showers to Michigan, officials said.

1 day ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Sarah Moore

Monarch butterflies are migrating north and have been spotted in states near Michigan. Although their wintering population doubled this year, monarchs have experienced a significant overall decline due to habitat loss and pesticide use. Monarch butterflies left Mexico weeks ago on their annual northward migration. Now, the colorful insects are nearing Michigan as temperatures continue to warm.

1 day ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Sarah Moore

Spring allergy season, triggered by tree pollen, is underway in Michigan and across the U.S.Common allergy triggers in Michigan include trees like ash, oak, and hickory, as well as certain flowers, grasses, and molds. Allergy symptoms range from sneezing and itchy eyes to more severe reactions like difficulty breathing. As flowers bloom and trees bud across Michigan, some residents may be dreading the start of allergy season.

2 days ago | lansingstatejournal.com | Sarah Moore

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope and the first from the Americas, passed away on April 21 at age 88. His funeral is scheduled for April 26, following a period of mourning and reflection on his legacy of peace. Billions are mourning Pope Francis, who died on April 21, and as people reflect of his life's work as the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church, his funeral has been set for April 26. Not only was Pope Francis the the first Jesuit pope, but he was the first pope from the Americas.