MIDGES ARE BACK! It's about that time of the year that our pesky friends emerge from Lake Erie. Midges typically hatch when the water temperature is near 60 degrees and is a sign of healthy lake. I ...

Since mayflies are so attracted to light, Ohio Edison's FirstEnergy is getting ready to shut down street lights in Lakeshore communities to keep drivers safe.

Lake Erie, one of the region's five Great Lakes, lies on the southeast coast of Michigan. Here's what to know.

The head lighthouse keeper wears a full-body bug suit including head netting while working outside during the spring hatch.

Are there monsters lurking below the surface of Lake Erie? There's been sightings dating back to the 1700s. Don't be afraid.

Lake Erie water levels are currently rising and expected to continue rising for the next six months. March 2025 levels were near the long-term average, below the 2020 high, and above the 1934 low.

That's what scientists continue to do each year for Lake Erie — specifically the western basin — as it relates to summer algal blooms. Based on two months of spring data collected across ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The severity of the harmful algal bloom in the western basin of Lake Erie is projected to be in the mild-to-moderate range this year, according to the National Centers for ...

AVON, Ohio – The Lake Erie Crushers will be going cashless this season, the Frontier League team announced. That means fans will be keeping their cash in their wallets at concessions ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Legislature passed a resolution on Thursday to oppose wind turbines in Lake Erie, with legislators saying the turbines would negatively impact residents.

Toronto's infamous midges have officially returned in swarms for 2025, and if you've been near the lake or tried to enjoy a peaceful park stroll lately, you've likely met dark clouds of them up ...

AVON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lake Erie Crushers welcome fans to Avon for the 2025 home opener, taking on the Florence Yalls. The Crushers began the season on the road, starting hot with a 2-0 record ...