State News

The following press release was issued by Gov. Whitmer’s office: Creates Offices of Climate and Energy, Clean Water Public Advocate, Environmental Justice Public Advocate LANSING, Mich. — Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two executive orders and one executive directive to protect the Great Lakes, clean up our drinking water, and combat …

ESCANABA — The city of Escanaba dealt with a severe water main break Thursday morning that caused the city to lose approximately 1 million gallons of water. Friday morning, the city held a press conference regarding the break and the response to the emergency. The break happened near the intersection …

MARQUETTE — Following several close calls over the past week, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is asking drivers to reduce their speeds and be alert while driving in winter weather. From Monday January 28th through Friday, February 1st, nine MSP patrol vehicles, that were policing crashes with their emergency lights …

ESCANABA — On Thursday at approximately 11:32 p.m., the Escanaba Public Safety was dispatched to a garage fire at 1209 Ludinton Street. Upon arrival, officers found that the fire involved a passenger vehicle and a storage shed. The vehicle and storage shed were located close to other vehicles and structures. …

The following press release was issued by Northern Michigan University: Northern Michigan University ranks 6th among small public schools nationwide that have been designated 2019-20 Military Friendly Schools by Victory Media. It is NMU’s second consecutive Top-10 ranking in the category. The Military Friendly Schools designation honors the top 15 …

The following press release was issued by Congressman Bergman’s office: Washington – Congressman Jack Bergman was selected to serve as the Ranking Member of the VA Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations in the 116th Congress. Congressman Bergman issued the following release: “I’m grateful for the opportunity to once again serve in …

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 …

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 …

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 …