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Storms moving across the Upper Peninsula washed out several roads in the Houghton and Hancock areas and created dozens of sinkholes across the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Storms Wash Out Roads in Upper Peninsula

06/18/2018 12:26 AM

Storms moving across the Upper Peninsula washed out several roads in the Houghton and Hancock areas and created dozens of sinkholes across the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Flooding Closes Numerous Roads in Gogebic County

Census Suggests Michigan Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

Census Suggests UP Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

Federal Agency Considers Dropping Wolf Protections

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Michigan Enacts Toughest Lead Rules in US after Flint Crisis

Michigan now has the country's strictest drinking water rules for lead.

Michigan Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.6 Percent in May

Michigan's unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent in May, its lowest level since the same percentage was recorded last August.

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Mich. House Passes Online Gambling Bill

Mich. Legislature Gives Final OK for Private Industry Panel in DEQ

Lake Superior Dredging Project Delayed Until At Least Fall

This aerial photo shows the stamp sands deposited along the coast north of the Grand Traverse Harbor and the natural beaches that lie to the south.

Michigan Legislature Approves $56.8 Billion Spending Plan

A $57 billion spending plan that boosts base K-12 funding and road construction has been approved by the Michigan Legislature.

Mich. House Votes to OK Breeding of Lions, Tigers and More

Zoos and other licensed breeders raring to breed their own tiger may get their chance under a bill that has narrowly passed the Michigan House.

A bill advancing in the Michigan Legislature would make allow the breeding of tigers and other large carnivores in the state.

Snyder OKs Bill to Repeal, Replace Tax that Funds Medicaid

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law a plan to repeal and replace Michigan's tax on health insurance claims that is used to help fund Medicaid for low-income residents.

Michigan Bills Aim to Lower Seniors' Auto Insurance Premiums

Bills aimed at curtailing auto insurance premiums for seniors are advancing in Michigan's Legislature.

Bills advancing in the Michigan Legislature aim to lower auto insurance rates for seniors.

Federal officials have given the final OK to a plan to move more wolves onto Isle Royale.

Feds OK Plan to Rebuild Isle Royale Wolf Population

School districts in northern Wisconsin are facing transportation issues due to bus driver shortages and tight budgets.

Michigan Senate Approves School Safety Legislation

Medicaid Work Requirement Bill Sent to Michigan Governor

Michigan officials have developed a website to update the public about efforts to identify an emerging class of water pollutants.

Michigan Develops Website on Emerging Water Contaminants

Michigan Legislature Repeals State's Prevailing Wage Law

A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan will be on the November ballot.

Michigan Voters to Decide on Legalizing Recreational Pot

Michigan regulators have given their final approval the Back Forty project in the central Upper Peninsula.

Michigan Agency Grants Final Permit for Central UP Mine

Michigan Will Close Another Prison as Part of Budget Agreement

Gov. Rick Snyder has approved nearly $50 million in spending to boost public recreation statewide.

Snyder Approves Nearly $50M for Public Recreation Projects

Bill Would Require 'Yes Means Yes' Curriculum in Michigan

Fifty-four-year-old Jody Lynn Newberry was last seen attending the Mellen Jam music festival on Saturday.

Woman Missing, Last Seen at Ashland Co. Music Festival

The MacArthur lock at Sault Ste. Marie is seen in this file photo. Plans for a new lock have been in the works for decades.

Michigan Commits $50M to Building Second Large Soo Lock

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Walker said some state funds are available, but he's hoping to qualify for federal relief.

Walker Surveys NW Wis. Storm Damage

Gov. Scott Walker surveyed flood damage in northwestern Wisconsin Monday afternoon and evening. He said a lot of damage was done in a short period of time.

Flood Waters Wash Away Highway 2 Near Ino

Potential Wisconsin Dam Breach Prompts Flash Flood Warning

Man Dies During Flooding in Ashland County

A 75-year-old Mason, Wisconsin man died in the flooding from the weekend.

Bayfield County Advises No Travel Due To Flooding

Spring flooding scenes like this extending into summer

Updated Road Conditions as of 5PM in Northwestern Wisconsin

Motorists should not drive through flooded roadways. If there is water over the road, turn around.

Storms Wash Out Roads in Upper Peninsula

Storms moving across the Upper Peninsula washed out several roads in the Houghton and Hancock areas and created dozens of sinkholes across the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Flooding Closes Numerous Roads in Gogebic County

Census Suggests Michigan Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

State biologists say Michigan's gray wolf population appears to be leveling off after several decades of steady growth.

Census Suggests UP Wolf Population Stable, Thriving

Biologists say Michigan's wolf population appears to be leveling off.

Federal Agency Considers Dropping Wolf Protections

A federal agency is taking new action that could result in wolf protections being lifted.

Michigan Enacts Toughest Lead Rules in US after Flint Crisis

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