Cheboygan dam water level continues to improve with system back online
The Cheboygan dam news has improved - and it is the news everyone has been hoping for. Since the last check at 3:30 p.m. the drop has been .24 inches today.
The Cheboygan dam news has improved - and it is the news everyone has been hoping for. Since the last check at 3:30 p.m. the drop has been .24 inches today.
Michigan lawmaker pushes to ban probation sentences for all criminal sexual conduct offenses
A new bill in Michigan would carry prison time for all offenders convicted of criminal sexual conduct, regardless of degree.
A new bill in Michigan would carry prison time for all offenders convicted of criminal sexual conduct, regardless of degree.
Cheboygan dam water level continues to fluctuate as residents prepare for possible evacuation
Cheboygan dam water levels dropped slightly overnight as water continues to fluctuate. On Thursday afternoon, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said officials were in "crisis mode" amid fears that the dam would fail.
Cheboygan dam water levels dropped slightly overnight as water continues to fluctuate. On Thursday afternoon, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said officials were in "crisis mode" amid fears that the dam would fail.
Whitmer: 'We are in crisis mode' with Cheboygan dam water levels rising
Governor Gretchen Whitmer helped give an update alongside officials calling the overtop concerns a severe moment, but crediting the crews working around the clock.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer helped give an update alongside officials calling the overtop concerns a severe moment, but crediting the crews working around the clock.
Michigan seeing faster start to tornado season, with busiest months still ahead
Michigan has essentially had a full year worth of tornadoes, and it's not even peak season yet.
Michigan has essentially had a full year worth of tornadoes, and it's not even peak season yet.
Cheboygan dam water level update: Residents told to prepare vehicles, families for evacuations
Residents downstream of the Cheboygan dam should prepare their vehicles, families, and pets for evacuation as water levels rise to less than 6 inches from the top of the dam.
Residents downstream of the Cheboygan dam should prepare their vehicles, families, and pets for evacuation as water levels rise to less than 6 inches from the top of the dam.
Cheboygan dam water level update: Overtop threat lowers slightly as flood risk continues
All eyes are on the Cheboygan dam as the water level rose overnight, reaching 6.6 inches from the top. As of 4 p.m. the water has gone down slightly at 6.84 inches below the top.
All eyes are on the Cheboygan dam as the water level rose overnight, reaching 6.6 inches from the top. As of 4 p.m. the water has gone down slightly at 6.84 inches below the top.
Whitmer extends state of emergency to 32 more Michigan counties after severe weather batters state
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in 32 additional counties across the state after a series of severe weather that battered Michigan.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in 32 additional counties across the state after a series of severe weather that battered Michigan.
Cheboygan dam water level update: Water fluctuates as crews work to bring in more high-capacity pumps
Water levels on the Cheboygan dam rose again overnight after falling nearly an inch Tuesday. If the water level rises just a bit more, residents downstream of the dam will be moved into the ‘set’ phase of the state's ‘ready, set, go’ safety plan.
Water levels on the Cheboygan dam rose again overnight after falling nearly an inch Tuesday. If the water level rises just a bit more, residents downstream of the dam will be moved into the ‘set’ phase of the state's ‘ready, set, go’ safety plan.
Cheboygan County officials issue evacuation order along US-23 due to levee breach
Residents in part of Cheboygan County have been told to evacuate after a levee breach which officials say is unrelated to the water level situation at Cheboygan Dam.
Residents in part of Cheboygan County have been told to evacuate after a levee breach which officials say is unrelated to the water level situation at Cheboygan Dam.
Time ticking as DNR brings pumps and sandbags to Cheboygan dam to control water levels
The Michigan DNR is working to prevent disaster in Cheboygan as water levels move toward the top of the Cheboygan Dam. The DNR said they have begun placing "super sacks" and placing pumps in place to move water around the dam.
The Michigan DNR is working to prevent disaster in Cheboygan as water levels move toward the top of the Cheboygan Dam. The DNR said they have begun placing "super sacks" and placing pumps in place to move water around the dam.
Cheboygan dam water levels rise 6 inches as crews work to bring in more pumps, sand bags
The Cheboygan dam water level rose 6.07 inches from Monday morning to Tuesday morning. Crews have removed gates from the dam, added pumps and sand bags, and will use more pumps as they work to get the level down.
The Cheboygan dam water level rose 6.07 inches from Monday morning to Tuesday morning. Crews have removed gates from the dam, added pumps and sand bags, and will use more pumps as they work to get the level down.
CMU investigating social media threats as some say university failed to notify staff
Central Michigan University officials say they are investigating comments made under university social media posts. However, some are saying the school failed to notify students and faculty.
Central Michigan University officials say they are investigating comments made under university social media posts. However, some are saying the school failed to notify students and faculty.
Part of northern Michigan's Tunnel of Trees collapses
A section of the Tunnel of Trees in northern Michigan is closed Monday after part of the road washed away.
A section of the Tunnel of Trees in northern Michigan is closed Monday after part of the road washed away.
Cheboygan dam water level updates: Sheriff's office urges residents to prepare for possible evacuations
As water levels continue to rise at the Cheboygan dam, the county's sheriff's office is urging residents downstream of the dam to start packing essentials in case they are evacuated.
As water levels continue to rise at the Cheboygan dam, the county's sheriff's office is urging residents downstream of the dam to start packing essentials in case they are evacuated.
Marine City police confirm swatting incident, lift shelter in place order
Just before 6:20 p.m. Sunday evening police were called to a building in downtown Marine City, for a person claiming to have taken hostages. After about two hours of investigating, and further phone calls where the caller claimed to have killed one of the hostages, police concluded that the incident was likely a “swatting" call.
Just before 6:20 p.m. Sunday evening police were called to a building in downtown Marine City, for a person claiming to have taken hostages. After about two hours of investigating, and further phone calls where the caller claimed to have killed one of the hostages, police concluded that the incident was likely a “swatting" call.
Whitmer activates emergency operations center as water levels rise at Cheboygan dam
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Cheboygan County and activated the State Emergency Operations Center as rising water levels near the Cheboygan dam raise flooding concerns.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Cheboygan County and activated the State Emergency Operations Center as rising water levels near the Cheboygan dam raise flooding concerns.
Michigan hunters sentenced in Ohio deer poaching case after undercover investigation
Eleven hunters were charged and sentenced in an Ohio deer poaching case that started in 2023, including five from Michigan.
Eleven hunters were charged and sentenced in an Ohio deer poaching case that started in 2023, including five from Michigan.
Michigan man printed counterfeit cash across 14 states before hotel arrest
The 56-year-old was arrested at a hotel near the Grand Rapids airport with two individuals from Malaysia. The money-printing scheme spanned several states before Michigan State troopers identified him.
The 56-year-old was arrested at a hotel near the Grand Rapids airport with two individuals from Malaysia. The money-printing scheme spanned several states before Michigan State troopers identified him.
Grand Rapids man arrested in counterfeit money ring
56-year-old Matthew Wilson from Grand Rapids was arrested last month on five counts related to counterfeiting.
56-year-old Matthew Wilson from Grand Rapids was arrested last month on five counts related to counterfeiting.