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Kalamazoo Senator Leads Michigan Senate Hearing on Dam Safety Bills After Statewide Flooding
Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, chaired by Sen. Sean McCann of Kalamazoo, heard testimony on two bipartisan bills to strengthen Michigan's aging dam infrastructure and increase oversight of hydroelectric dam sales.
May 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Michigan Lawmakers Hold First Hearing on Dam Safety Reforms After Nearly Six Years
Michigan lawmakers held their first hearing on dam safety reforms nearly six years after the catastrophic Edenville Dam failure, with House Bill 5485 seeking to tighten oversight and strengthen state power to order emergency actions on unsafe structures.
April 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - government
Cheboygan Dam Floods Near Capacity as Governor Activates State Emergency
Michigan Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency as rising water levels at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex approach dangerous capacity. State officials have activated pumps, sandbags and other measures to prevent dam failure amid forecasted rain.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - government
New Federal Child Support Commissioner Adam Norman Brings Enforcement Focus to Oversight of State Programs
Adam Norman has taken office as the new Commissioner of the Office of Child Support Enforcement, overseeing Title IV-D compliance for all state programs including Michigan's 75-county Friend of the Court system.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Consumers Energy Plans to Sell 13 Aging Dams to Private Equity Firm in Controversial Deal
Consumers Energy plans to sell 13 aging dams to private equity firm Confluence Hydro for $13 total in a deal critics say would cost ratepayers billions over 30 years while generating $270 million in utility profits.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Consumers Energy's Dam Sale Plan Sparks Controversy Over Public Land Access and River Stewardship
Consumers Energy proposes selling 13 hydropower dams to private equity firm for $13, sparking debate over public land access, river stewardship, and environmental impacts across West Michigan.
April 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Michigan Ice Arena Closed for 2026-27 Season After Tornado Damage in Ann Arbor
Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor will remain closed for the 2026-27 season after tornado damage in April proved too extensive to reopen the facility this year.
May 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - crime
Arson Suspect Arrested After Fire Damages Popular Southwest Detroit Grocery Store Before Opening
A suspect is in custody after an arson fire damaged a Southwest Detroit grocery store before it opened for business Monday.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Ignored Dam Safety Recommendations as State Prepares for Flooding
Michigan lawmakers ignored recommendations from a 2021 dam safety task force as severe flooding now threatens the state. The task force recommended 86 improvements including increased funding and stricter regulations, but the Legislature did little to act on those suggestions.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Dam Safety Failures Endanger Cheboygan as Federal Regulators Ignore Years of Warnings
Michigan dam safety failures endanger Cheboygan as federal regulators ignore years of warnings, with taxpayers now funding emergency repairs at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam complex
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - state government
Michigan State Police Extends Emergency Operations Center Activation as Flooding Threatens Cheboygan Dam
Michigan State Police extends emergency operations center activation as rising water levels at Cheboygan Dam threaten flooding across the state.
April 15, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Michigan Governor Declares State of Energy Emergency Amid Northern Michigan Flooding
Michigan Governor Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency across Michigan on April 14, 2026, due to widespread flooding in Northern Michigan that has disrupted fuel transportation and emergency response operations.
April 17, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - local-news
Detroit: 80,000 Still Without Power as DTE Fights to Restore Service After Weekend Storms
More than 80,000 DTE Energy customers in Detroit and southeast Michigan remain without power Monday after severe storms knocked out electricity to over 380,000 statewide. DTE blames large trees outside easements for the widespread damage and says 95% of customers should be restored by Monday night.
July 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - politics
Flint Township Parents Charged With Murder After 7-Year-Old Son Dies Weighing 255 Pounds
Flint Township parents Damien and Jessica O'Brien are charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse after their 7-year-old son Casper died weighing 255 pounds. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton says the case represents extraordinary neglect.
June 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - crime
House Fire Destroys Home and Vehicle on Holland's Southside
A house fire near South 160th Avenue and South Shore Drive on the southside of Holland damaged a home and destroyed a vehicle Friday evening. Three fire departments responded. No injuries have been confirmed.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - community
Holland Roofing Expert Art Tolsma Shares Roof Leak Warning Signs for Homeowners
Holland roofing expert Art Tolsma shares practical tips for homeowners to catch roof leaks early after storms, emphasizing attic inspections and exterior checks to prevent costly water damage.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - governor
Whitmer Signs Emergency Order for Holly and Tuscola County as Severe Weather Cripples Infrastructure
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order expanding state of emergency to Holly and Tuscola County after severe weather causes flooding and infrastructure damage across Michigan.
May 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Declares Energy Emergency as Flooding Threatens Fuel Supplies
Governor Whitmer signs Executive Order 2026-6 declaring state of energy emergency to stabilize fuel supplies as flooding threatens Cheboygan Dam and fuel delivery infrastructure across northern Michigan
April 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Governor Whitmer Requests Federal Disaster Declaration After Deadly Southwest Michigan Tornadoes
Governor Whitmer requests federal disaster declaration after March 6 tornadoes killed four people in southwest Michigan's deadliest weather event in nearly five decades, destroying 33 homes and causing widespread damage across Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources