Great Lakes
What good is government that won't protect us against gun violence?
If it were true that the answer to a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun, why does Congress insist on keeping its buildings gun-free? And why …
GunsChicago Wow House: $4.8M Massive Mansion
WOW House: Choose from any one of 14 bedrooms in this goliath of a home.<p>CHICAGO, IL -- This fantastic, massive Georgian-style home, built in 1896 for …
Real EstateBlue ice in Straits of Mackinac attracts photographers looking for their perfect shot
Blue ice in Straits of Mackinac<p>Posted!<p>A link has been posted to your Facebook feed.<p>Like this topic? You may also like these photo …
NOAAUltra-modern $1.2M home by Minnesota's most-renowned architect overlooks Lake Superior
Duluth house was designed by acclaimed architect David Salmela — who lives next door.
ArchitectureLaker Men Set for GLIAC Quarterfinal Clash with Grand Valley
<b>Cullen Maksimowski, LSSULakers.com</b><p><b>SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.</b>— After another impressive regular season run in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic …
WCHAThe three things you need to know today in Chicago: Tue, Feb 27
1. See the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago's latest show, titled “Unthought Environments,” which uses multiple media to explore …
Lake MichiganAnother invasive species found in Lake Superior
The words “bloody red shrimp” don’t exactly sound pleasant at the best of times, but the species’ name has become even more sinister to biologists’ …
Lifestyle (Canada)Lake Ontario communities prepare for rising water levels
WILSON, N.Y. — After last year's historic flooding up and down the Lake Ontario shoreline, leaders in Niagara County are already preparing for …
BuffaloDate Night: Linger At Lakewood's Solstice Steps
Forget the planetarium. Take your date to nature’s light show at the Solstice Steps, the nearly 500-foot stone ledges carved into the beachfront edge …
ClevelandSnow to Spread into Great Lakes, Interior Northeast After a Long Thaw
<b>Story Highlights</b><p>The next weather system will bring snow to the Great Lakes Wednesday night and Thursday.<p>This snow will then move into the interior …
WeatherSpringlike Tuesday forecast in Buffalo: sunny, highs in low 50s
Another day drenched with sunshine is forecast in Buffalo on Tuesday.<p>And it will be about 10 degrees warmer than Monday, too.<p>Forecasters at the …
WeatherEnvironmental coalition formed to oppose proposed wind turbines near Lake Ontario
A coalition of environmental and other groups has formed to continue local opposition to the Lighthouse Wind project near the Lake Ontario shore in …
North AmericaNCAA releases Div II qualifiers list and brackets
The NCAA announced on Monday the 2018 Division II Wrestling qualifiers list and brackets.<p>The full list of qualifiers is below:<p>Weight Class<p>First …
Team USAPatrick Kane's next deal — his Hamburg residence - Buffalo - Buffalo Business First
By James Fink <br>– Reporter, Buffalo Business First<p>Feb 26, 2018, 2:49pm EST<p>It appears that Chicago Blackhawks star and South Buffalo native Patrick Kane …
BuffaloAll The Photos From the 2018 Cleveland Polar Plunge
The annual Cleveland Polar Plunge once again raised money for the Special Olympics on Saturday. Participants all took a dip into Lake Erie with …
ClevelandCleveland Finishes Construction On New Elevated Sewer System
CLEVELAND—Saying the bold new infrastructure project would serve the needs of local residents through the 21st century and beyond, city officials …
Humor5 dead after tornado, flooding from central US storms
The death toll rose to at least five on Sunday after severe thunderstorms swept through the central US, spawning a tornado that flattened homes, gale …
Weather2 local winemakers inducted into the Ohio Wine Hall of Fame
It turns out Ohio and wine pair quite nicely as two local vintners are being recognized for their abilities in the world of wine.<p>The state wine …
ClevelandJackets acquire defenseman Ian Cole from Ottawa
The Ann Arbor, Michigan native has posted 3-10-13 with 52 penalty minutes and a +3 plus/minus rating in 47 games with the Penguins this season. In …
Ice HockeyVictory Cruise Lines Delays Launch of Second Ship
Victory Cruise Lines has delayed the introduction of its second ship until July 27, forcing the cancellation of several previously scheduled …
Quintana RooSay no to Wisconsin's pushy grab of Lake Michigan for Foxconn
Chicago, and our neighboring communities all along the Great Lakes, benefit greatly from our geographical location right next to 20 percent of the …
Lake MichiganStartups continue to fight for Great Lakes initiatives
If President Donald Trump is successful in getting what he wants in the pending federal budget, it will mean draining the funds intended to protect …
ClevelandBlues and Yellows Warm Up This Couple's Michigan Vacation Home
Designers Marshall Watson and Kate Reid transformed this cozy cottage into a northern European-inspired escape.<p>Just 15 years old, a vacation house on Lake Michigan gains a nostalgic patina after Marshall Watson and Kate Reid fill it with sunny color, beadboard paneling, wooden jigsaw puzzles, and …
Lake MichiganThis Family-Friendly Waterfront Home Is Brimming with Nostalgia
Each room finds a balance between comfort and sophistication.<p><b>Mimi Read:</b> <b>How did the homeowners discover this lovely nest of old-fashioned vacation houses?</b><p>Watson: These clients were raised in this northern-Michigan community, and their parents still live in the area. It’s a late-19th-century enclave …
Interior DesignCause sought of Irowood fire where 3 died
IRONWOOD, Mich. — Authorities are working to determine the cause of a fire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula where three people were found dead.<p>The …
DetroitMister Brisket expansion, Next Door, is a space to savor
A 'sweet' new home<p>Downtown workers and residents always can use another watering hole. Sweetwater's Cafe Sausalito, which closed late last month …
Lake ErieWill Euclid's new master plan reboot an aging, inner-ring suburb? (photos)
EUCLID, Ohio - Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail calls her city's newly approved master plan a roadmap to a better future.<p>Unanimously approved by Council …
ClevelandMarch coming in like a lion in Michigan, Great Lakes region
A wind and moisture packed storm system should bring classic 'lion-like' weather to Michigan and the Great Lakes for the start of March.
WeatherAn Above Average Week - Highs In The 30s & 40s With Lots of Melting Snow
Get ready to melt some of the 12.7" of snow we have received in the past week here in the Twin Cities, as highs for the next seven days will be in …
WeatherThe three things you need to know today in Chicago: Sun, Feb 25
1. Celebrate the Year of the Dog at the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade with traditional floats, music and dances. It’s free to attend and starts at …
Year Of The Dog