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Marquette County Declares Local State Of Emergency Due To Flooding
Marquette County has sustained widespread damage caused by runoff of rapidly melting snowpack exacerbated by additional rainfall. As a result of this situation, Chairman Gerald O. Corkin, Marquette Co...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2023

Governor Whitmer Activates Emergency Operations Center For U.P. Flooding
Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) due to flooding caused by snowmelt in several counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "Today, I am activating our State...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2023

Western U.P. Pounded With Heavy Snow, Blizzard Conditions
Including the city of Ironwood BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... Blizzard conditions expected with wind driven snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 15 inches...heaviest in the wes...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2023

Michigan DNR: Finding Dead Fish In Early Spring Is Common
After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Michigan Departmen...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2023

UP Construction Labor Council Holding Career, Hiring Events In Sault
The Upper Peninsula Construction Council is holding a hiring event and career fair April 17 and 18 in Sault Ste Marie. The hiring event will take place on Monday from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Sault Ste Marie...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2023

Escanaba wal-Mart Closes After Man Goes On Rampage With Hammer
The Escanaba Wal-Mart Store was evacuated and closed Friday afternoon after a man came in, took two hammers, and started smashing jewelry display cases and check out lanes. Escanaba Public Safety says...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2023

Public Health Gives Update On Escanaba Paper Mill Fungal Outbreak
Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) continues to work with Billerud Paper Mill, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2023

Whitmer Declares State Of Emergency For Flooding In Houghton, Gogebic Counties
Governor Whitmer on Friday declared a state of emergency for Gogebic and Houghton counties to help address the impacts of flooding caused by accelerated snow melt due to warming temperatures. "Today, ...
Jack Hall Apr 14, 2023

Governor Whitmer Signs 'Commonsense' Gun Control Legislation Into Law
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed commonsense gun violence prevention bills that will establish universal background checks for all firearm purchases and safe storage requirements. In January, Governor...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2023

BREAKING: Sinkhole At Abandoned Mine Shaft In Ishpeming; No Injuries
An abandoned mine shaft within the City of Ishpeming experienced a shift in the mine's fill material early on April 13, 2023, causing a sinkhole to appear at the surface. We are glad to share that no ...
Jack Hall Apr 13, 2023

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