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A state report says a leak from an oil pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac could cost nearly $2 billion.

Report: Straits of Mackinac Oil Spill Would Cost Nearly $2B

07/19/2018 12:04 PM

Experts predict that a worst-case scenario leak of an old oil pipeline where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet would cost nearly $2 billion.

Michigan officials are recommending that consumers lock in propane prices now.

Michigan Officials: Don't Wait to Lock In Propane Prices

Michigan Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5 Percent in June

Sailor who Died at Pearl Harbor Buried in Upper Peninsula

Flood Damages Houghton Co. Court Documents

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Lake Superior State to Break Ground on Freshwater Center

Lake Superior State University is breaking ground on what's billed as a year-round center for research and education about upper Great Lakes ecosystems.

One Killed in Highway 2 Crash in Bessemer

One person was killed and two others injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 2 in Bessemer on Thursday afternoon.

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Heavy Rains Cause More Flooding in Keweenaw Peninsula

Northern Michigan OKs 5-Year Contract for School's President

High Water Levels Causing Damage on Lakes Superior, Michigan

High water levels on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan have been causing trouble for some shoreline communities in recent years.

Wreckage Believed to Be from 1997 Plane Crash Found in Eastern UP

Authorities believe they have discovered the wreckage of a small plane that crashed more than 20 years ago in the eastern Upper Peninsula.

University Helps NASA Measure Earth's Radiation at Lake Superior Island

NASA has teamed up with Northern Michigan University and installed equipment on a Lake Superior island to measure Earth's radiation.

Opponents Speak Out Against New Anchor Supports for Underwater Pipeline

More than two dozen people spoke out at a public hearing against a proposal for more anchor supports in the Straits of Mackinac to bolster twin oil pipelines.

Enbridge is seeking permission to add additional supports for a pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.

Superior Man Arrested in Connection With Deadly Iron County Crash

A Superior man was arrested in New York over the weekend, and is charged with five counts, including three felony counts in connection with a deadly Iron County crash in March.

Jesse Gasper is charged with five counts, including three felonies in connection with a deadly crash in March.

Michigan Expands List of Conditions for Medical Pot

The union representing Michigan state park officers says they should be allowed to have guns and bulletproof vests to handle unruly visitors.

Michigan State Park Officers Want Right to Carry Guns

UP Couple Chooses Comic Book Shop to Wed Again

This photo shows flooding in Ironwood Township on June 15. The western UP is getting federal funding to help repair flood-damaged roads.

Federal Funds to Help with Road Repairs from UP Flooding

Detroit Sports Fans Can Get Official Michigan License Plates

No More SAT for Teachers who Want Michigan Certification

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.

Officials: Report Boosts Prospects for New Soo Lock

Michigan Governor Vetoes Ballast Water Legislation

Several state agencies in Michigan are planning events at more than 80 boat launches to spread the word about invasive species.

Invasive Species Events Planned at Michigan Boat Launches

Michigan officials are looking for accomplished motorcyclists who could teach others to ride.

Michigan Seeks Motorcyclists to Teach Riding Classes

Plans for Gogebic Co. Copper Mine Project Moving Forward

Michigan is asking for federal help to pay for flood-damaged roads.

Michigan Seeks Federal Help to Repair Flood-Damaged Roads

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June flooding caused major damage to numerous roads and highways in northwestern Wisconsin.

Walker Wants Federal Disaster Declaration for NW Wisconsin

Gov. Scott Walker has asked President Donald Trump's administration to issue a federal disaster declaration for six northwestern Wisconsin counties that saw flood damage in June.

Lumberjack World Championships Kick Off in Hayward

Man's Body Pulled from Chippewa Flowage

Ashland Man Killed in Iowa Officer-Involved Shooting

Authorities say Isaiah M. Hayes of Ashland, Wis., was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Iowa.

Baldwin Bill Would Import Wisconsin TV to Northwestern Wis.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) is proposing a bill that would require northwestern Wisconsin TV providers to import Wisconsin-based network affiliates.

Seeking Federal Assistance After Devastating Storms

Plot of damage claims across northwestern Wisconsin.

Report: Straits of Mackinac Oil Spill Would Cost Nearly $2B

Experts predict that a worst-case scenario leak of an old oil pipeline where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet would cost nearly $2 billion.

Michigan Officials: Don't Wait to Lock In Propane Prices

Michigan Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5 Percent in June

Sailor who Died at Pearl Harbor Buried in Upper Peninsula

The remains of a Michigan man killed in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor have been buried in the Upper Peninsula.

Flood Damages Houghton Co. Court Documents

Lake Superior State to Break Ground on Freshwater Center

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