Flooding

Legislation that's passed the state Senate would require more dam inspections and emergency planning, and let the state remove dams in danger of failing.

Many homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather.

Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers have increased in price due to the war in Iran. Northern Michigan has also experienced heavy rainfall and flooding which may disrupt nitrogen and phosphorus levels in soil.

State law requires school districts to be in session at least 180 days per year. Most districts keep space in the schedule for snow days, but some need more this year.

Strong storms and tornadoes hit 30 Michigan counties in April. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun damage assessments with help from Michigan State Police.

Meanwhile, the President of the United States is presenting himself either as Jesus or his best friend, the Vice President is questioning the Pope's theology credentials, and the Secretary of Defense is quoting made-up scripture from the movie Pulp Fiction.

As of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the water levels at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex reached 6.48 inches below the top — 0.36 inches higher than the previous measurement.

Dams across Northern Michigan are at risk of failing as snow melts, ground thaws, and rain pours down. And, a northern Michigan writer talks about the harms of social media on our attention.

Tens of thousands of Michiganders were without power Wednesday morning after heavy rain and more than 60 mph winds in the lower half of the Lower Peninsula Tuesday night.

Crews were working to restore power to a closed hydroelectric station in northern Michigan as heavy rain threatens to cause Cheboygan dam to overflow.