State News

ESCANABA — On Thursday at approximately 11:32 p.m., the Escanaba Public Safety was dispatched to a garage fire at 1209 Ludinton Street. Upon arrival, officers found that the fire involved a passenger vehicle and a storage shed. The vehicle and storage shed were located close to other vehicles and structures. …

The following press release was issued by Northern Michigan University: Northern Michigan University ranks 6th among small public schools nationwide that have been designated 2019-20 Military Friendly Schools by Victory Media. It is NMU’s second consecutive Top-10 ranking in the category. The Military Friendly Schools designation honors the top 15 …

The following press release was issued by Congressman Bergman’s office: Washington – Congressman Jack Bergman was selected to serve as the Ranking Member of the VA Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations in the 116th Congress. Congressman Bergman issued the following release: “I’m grateful for the opportunity to once again serve in …

From the City of Escanaba’s website & Facebook page: The City is requesting ALL residents and businesses to only use water if absolutely necessary. City crews are working diligently to stop the break, but is going to take a few days to completely fix. It is also recommended: *DO NOT …

LANSING, MICH. In response to the extreme cold temperatures forecast this week, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding animal owners to plan for cold, dangerous conditions that may impact the health and well-being of their pets and livestock. “Both pets and livestock are affected by these …

LANSING, MICH. Due to frigid temperatures across the state, the Michigan Agency for Energy today is alerting utility customers that major gas and electric providers will not shut off services to customers this week. DTE Energy Co., Consumers Energy Co., and SEMCO said they have temporarily suspended shutoffs due to …

STURGEON BAY, Wis. — A Coast Guard Station Sturgeon Bay response crew worked alongside partner agencies to rescue seven people stranded on the ice approximately one mile northeast of Snake Island near Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Tuesday. The partner agencies working with the Coast Guard were Door County Dispatch, Wisconsin Department of …

All Secretary of State offices in Michigan will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 31, because of the state government closure for severe winter weather conditions. In addition, customers are advised to follow news reports, check Michigan.gov or visit the Secretary of State’s Branch Office Locator before driving to an office Friday, Feb 1. All appointments …

LANSING, MICH. With the winter of 2019 wearing on with increasingly frigid temperatures, State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer today urges fire safety for all Michiganders, especially the elderly who are most at risk when it comes to fire. “It is so important to talk about fire safety with our parents, grandparents, …

The following press release was issued by Congressman Bergman’s office: Bergman to Serve On Readiness, Seapower and Projection Forces, and Military Personnel Sub-Committees On HASC Washington – Congressman Jack Bergman has been selected to serve on the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, Subcommittee on Readiness, and the Subcommittee on Military Personnel …