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From the City of Escanaba’s website & Facebook page: The City is requesting ALL residents and businesses to only use water if absolutely necessary. City crews are working diligently to stop the break, but is going to take a few days to completely fix. It is also recommended: *DO NOT …

LANSING, MICH. In response to the extreme cold temperatures forecast this week, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding animal owners to plan for cold, dangerous conditions that may impact the health and well-being of their pets and livestock. “Both pets and livestock are affected by these …

Subzero temperatures may be keeping snowmobile riders indoors during the current state of emergency, however in the next couple of days temperatures are expected to rise into the double digits and as many head back out on the trails, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding riders to abide …

Traveling to receive medical care is fraught with difficulties, not least of which is finding a place to stay while you are there.  Even discounted hotel rates for medical patients can cause an additional financial hardship in an already stressful time. Aspirus is announcing a $4.5 million project that will …

LANSING, MICH. Due to frigid temperatures across the state, the Michigan Agency for Energy today is alerting utility customers that major gas and electric providers will not shut off services to customers this week. DTE Energy Co., Consumers Energy Co., and SEMCO said they have temporarily suspended shutoffs due to …

A Baraga County man is under arrest for allegedly selling crystal meth.  Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team executed a search warrant Wednesday at a residence on M-38 in Baraga County.  The 35-year-old suspect was taken into custody at the residence.  There were two young children in the …

From the City of Hancock’s website: A water “let run” has been called for the City of Hancock. A copy of the “Winter Water Let Run Policy’ is attached for your review. If you have an issue with your water service line freezing up please complete the 2nd page and …

STURGEON BAY, Wis. — A Coast Guard Station Sturgeon Bay response crew worked alongside partner agencies to rescue seven people stranded on the ice approximately one mile northeast of Snake Island near Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Tuesday. The partner agencies working with the Coast Guard were Door County Dispatch, Wisconsin Department of …

All Secretary of State offices in Michigan will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 31, because of the state government closure for severe winter weather conditions. In addition, customers are advised to follow news reports, check Michigan.gov or visit the Secretary of State’s Branch Office Locator before driving to an office Friday, Feb 1. All appointments …

LANSING, MICH. With the winter of 2019 wearing on with increasingly frigid temperatures, State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer today urges fire safety for all Michiganders, especially the elderly who are most at risk when it comes to fire. “It is so important to talk about fire safety with our parents, grandparents, …