This week, all across Wisconsin, the annual statewide tornado drill will take place on Thursday at 1:45 and 6:45 as part of the annual Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness week. During the April 20th test, the National Weather Service will conduct NOAA Weather Radio tests that can be heard if you are actively listening to … Read more
Three lifeguards who saved the life of a pool patron at the Michigan Techinical University last summer have been recognized by the American Red Cross. 6News reports Leah Komarzec from Painesdale, Skyler Spitzley, from Ovid and Brett Ceane from Houghton, called on their American Red Cross training in First Aid, CPR and AED use by … Read more
Work has begun on the last of four bridges in Ontonagon and Iron counties that have been part of a $4.9 million project by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work on the US-141 bridge over the East Branch of the Net River will involve deck replacement, substructure repairs, scour countermeasures, beam end repairs, steel … Read more
Governor Whitmer declared at state of emergency this past Friday for Gogebic and Houghton counties to help with the impacts of the flooding caused by the recent warm temperatures. The declaration of a local state of emergency activates local emergency response and recovery plans. By declaring a state of emergency, Gov. Whitmer has made available … Read more
As Bessemer begins its search for a new Department of Public Works director, the city council at its last meeting discussed collecting data on applicants applying for the position. TheDailyGlobe reports they also voted to post the position to the public after having an internal post open since the end of March. Neal Nelson, the … Read more
At their meeting on Monday night, the Bessemer City Council addressed additional work to city infrastructure now that completion of a utility project is close. TheDailyGlobe reports the council voted to approve three resolutions for projects presented by C2AE engineering and also authorized the company to apply for grants to provide the funding. The projects … Read more
The rapid snowmelt in the area continues to cause problems, the City of Ashland reports sewage released into Chequamegon Bay, and as of yesterday, Washburn City Administrator Scott Kluver said their wastewater treatment storage basin is just below overflow level. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Kluver said city crews would continue to monitor the treatment plant and issue … Read more
Unseasonably warm temperatures continue across the U.P. this week, with snow melt levels unusually high. According to the AshlandDailyPress, the City of Ashland reports at least 10 million gallons of sewage has overflowed into Chequamegon Bay. Water Utility Supervisor Brian Ledin says the city won’t know how muchwastewater has flowed into the lake until the … Read more
Saturday is the beginning of International Dark Sky week. Folks are encouraged to turn off the lights and enjoy the night sky, which in the U.P. can make for spectacular stargazing, however light pollution can have a detrimental effect both on the environment and your health. Vilas and Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Departments … Read more
The near record snowpack this has been a boon to those who love winter sports however now all that snow could cause some issues. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Washburn is already experiencing some of those issues, with millions of gallons of snowmelt surging into the leaky sewer pipes at the water treatment plant and as a result, … Read more