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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.