Lawmakers in Lansing working to bar sex offenders from jobs surrounding children

Lawmakers in Lansing are trying to close a loophole in the sex offender registry that allows convicted sex offenders to work in jobs that primarily cater to children.

Michigan tick season begins as Lyme disease cases surge

Cases of Lyme disease are on the rise in Michigan, with the number of confirmed cases nearly quadrupling since 2022. Experts say it’s because more ticks are around.

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.

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.

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.

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.