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Out-of-state man chose lottery tickets over going to Michigan casino -- it really paid off
Read full article: Out-of-state man chose lottery tickets over going to Michigan casino -- it really paid offA man from out of state chose to buy lottery tickets instead of going to a Michigan casino, and it really paid off.
Michigan Lottery: 30-year-old woman wins $2M on scratch off ticket
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: 30-year-old woman wins $2M on scratch off ticketA store clerkโs lucky pick led to a Delta County woman winning a $2 million prize playing the Michigan Lotteryโs $2,000,000 Cash Multiplier instant game.
Check out these photos from confirmed cougar sightings in Michigan
Read full article: Check out these photos from confirmed cougar sightings in MichiganCougars are known to be solitary and secretive animals, rarely seen in the wild. Theyโre known for their strength, agility, and ability to jump. Cougar attacks on humans are extremely rare.
Rare fungal outbreak up to 93 likely cases among paper mill workers in Escanaba
Read full article: Rare fungal outbreak up to 93 likely cases among paper mill workers in EscanabaHealth officials in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula are investigating an outbreak of a rare fungal disease among more than 90 paper mill workers in Escanaba.
Outbreak of rare fungal disease confirmed in paper mill employees in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula
Read full article: Outbreak of rare fungal disease confirmed in paper mill employees in Michiganโs Upper PeninsulaHealth officials in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula are investigating an outbreak of a rare fungal disease among paper mill workers.
Board of Geographic Names vote to remove offensive slur from federal use in Michigan
Read full article: Board of Geographic Names vote to remove offensive slur from federal use in MichiganThe term has been historically used as an offensive slur for Indigenous women. Officials state the removal of the slur is effective immediately.
Fighter pilot who died in Michigan plane crash identified as 37-year-old combat veteran
Read full article: Fighter pilot who died in Michigan plane crash identified as 37-year-old combat veteranMANISTIQUE, Mich. โ Officials have released the identity of the Wisconsin-based fighter pilot who died after a plane crashed in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula on Tuesday, Dec. 8. On Friday, the Wisconsin Air National Guardโs 115th Fighter Wing identified the deceased fighter pilot as Captain Durwood โHawkโ Jones, a 37-year-old decorated combat veteran from Albuquerque, New Mexico. At about 8 p.m. on Dec. 8, Jonesโ F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed in the Hiawatha National Forest during a training mission. Today the 115th Fighter Wing identified Capt. The F-16 was assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison, Wisconsin.
Military: Wisconsin fighter pilot died in Michigan crash
Read full article: Military: Wisconsin fighter pilot died in Michigan crashSTEUBEN, Mich. โ A Wisconsin-based fighter pilot died after a plane crashed in a national forest in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula during a training mission, military officials said Thursday. The Wisconsin Air National Guardโs 115th Fighter Wing announced the pilotโs death Thursday, but said the pilotโs identity will not be released until 24 hours after family members are notified. The plane was assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guardโs 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison. The 115th Fighter Wing participated in a coordinated search effort with local emergency responders, the U.S. Coast Guard and other government agencies. The 115th Fighter Wing plans to provide more details on Friday.
Wisconsin-based F-16 crashes in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula during training
Read full article: Wisconsin-based F-16 crashes in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula during trainingMANISTIQUE, Mich. โ A Wisconsin-based fighter jet crashed in a national forest in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula while on a training mission and searchers were looking Wednesday for the pilot, who was the only person aboard, authorities said. The F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guardโs 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison crashed about 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs said in a statement. It was initially secured by local emergency responders, but military personnel and safety and security personnel from the 115th Fighter Wing have now responded, the department said. The sheriffโs office has blocked off local roads in the crash area, where he and his deputies did not see any fire or flames in the crash area overnight. An F-16 launched from Truax Field in 2011 plunged into a vacant house in Adams County, Wisconsin.
Delta County fish kill blamed on black liquor from paper mill
Read full article: Delta County fish kill blamed on black liquor from paper millAsmus said when the pipe failed a black liquor was released to the wastewater treatment plant. Black liquor is a high-strength organic pollutant derived from the breakdown of pulpwood. The black liquor overwhelmed the facilitys wastewater treatment system causing effluent (outflow) violations, Asmus said. The wastewater system remained functional however, it was not capable of treating the black liquor entirely. Black liquor is a byproduct of a process at the mill, not a chemical purchased and stored on site for a specific purpose, Asmus said.
Man dies after losing control of ATV, crashing in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Read full article: Man dies after losing control of ATV, crashing in Michigan's Upper PeninsulaDELTA COUNTY, Mich. - An 84-year-old man died Saturday when he lost control and crashed his all-terrain vehicle in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. According to officials, Charles Edward Dedic was riding his ATV on his property near Rock. An investigation showed that the ATV rolled over and Dedic was ejected from it. He was pinned under the vehicle in a water hole, officials said. Because of the rough terrain, a DNR patrol truck transported Dedic while authorities tried to save him.
Michigan DNR confirms another cougar sighting
Read full article: Michigan DNR confirms another cougar sightingDELTA COUNTY, Mich. - Another cougar sighting has been confirmed by the Michigan DNR, the 40th sighting in the state since 2008. Biologists from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' cougar team confirmed this week the 40th cougar report in Michigan since 2008. Norton visited the area and, with the help of members of the cougar team, substantiated the report. From 2017: DNR confirms first ever cougar sighting in Michigan's Lower PeninsulaThe confirmation comes from an area about 170 miles from where a cougar trail camera image was snapped July 7 in Gogebic County and verified by the DNR earlier this month. From 2018: Cougar captured on DNR camera in Michigan's Upper PeninsulaSince 2008, the DNR has now confirmed 40 cougar reports, with all but one of those occurring in the Upper Peninsula.