Cheboygan https://www.wcmu.org/tags/cheboygan Cheboygan en-US Copyright Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:34:30 GMT Michigan feared Cheboygan Dam danger for years before rains pushed it to brink https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-17/michigan-feared-cheboygan-dam-danger-for-years-before-rains-pushed-it-to-brink Records show that federal officials failed for years to force repairs at a hydro plant connected to the Cheboygan Dam. ‘This was not handled properly,’ a county commissioner says. The county sheriff blames private ownership: ‘There’s only so much we can do.’ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:34:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-17/michigan-feared-cheboygan-dam-danger-for-years-before-rains-pushed-it-to-brink Paula Gardner, Kelly House, Ron French Floods, tornadoes, rains ravage Michigan: ‘My hot tub was floating away’ https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-16/floods-tornadoes-rains-ravage-michigan-my-hot-tub-was-floating-away A bridge near Traverse City collapsed, a dam in Alcona County failed, roadways across many parts of northern Michigan washed away and some people traversed their neighborhoods in kayaks as heavy rains and spring snowmelt raised rivers, lakes and creeks across the region. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:32:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-16/floods-tornadoes-rains-ravage-michigan-my-hot-tub-was-floating-away Ron French & Justin Hinkley, Bridge Michigan Ownership disputes, aging design add to Cheboygan dam’s failure threat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-14/ownership-disputes-aging-design-add-to-cheboygan-dams-failure-threat Federal officials have repeatedly told the owner of a nonfunctioning hydro plant connected to the dam to bring it back online, but the company has not done so. Now, state officials are scrambling to restart the plant in hopes of staving off dam failure. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:26:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-14/ownership-disputes-aging-design-add-to-cheboygan-dams-failure-threat Kelly House, Bridge Michigan State of emergency remains in effect as water climbs at Cheboygan Dam https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-12/state-of-emergency-remains-in-effect-as-water-climbs-at-cheboygan-dam Officials with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have stationed five pumps near the dam to try and divert water as more rain and melting snow are projected in the forecast. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:56:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-12/state-of-emergency-remains-in-effect-as-water-climbs-at-cheboygan-dam Rick Brewer Water levels continue to rise at Cheboygan Dam https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/water-levels-continue-to-rise-at-cheboygan-dam Water is now 18 inches from reaching the top, according to the Michigan State Police. If they reach 12 inches, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it will begin executing an emergency plan that will likely involved evacuations. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:11:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/water-levels-continue-to-rise-at-cheboygan-dam Alvin (AJ) Jones, David Nicholas, Rick Brewer DNR monitoring increased water levels at Cheboygan Dam https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/dnr-monitoring-increased-water-levels-at-cheboygan-dam The DNR said it was "working with local officials to manage the situation." In addition, they say plans are in place if high water conditions continue. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:22:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/dnr-monitoring-increased-water-levels-at-cheboygan-dam Alvin (AJ) Jones Cheboygan man pushes for passenger train system in northern Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-18/cheboygan-man-pushes-for-passenger-train-system-in-northern-michigan Cheboygan resident Louis Vallance has been pushing county officials across northern Michigan to support his proposal for a passenger train system. He hopes to persuade the state of Michigan to redevelop old railroads, saying it could help boost tourism in the region. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:02:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-18/cheboygan-man-pushes-for-passenger-train-system-in-northern-michigan Blace Carpenter WCMU Public TV's newest team member talks 'chalk' in this week's Destination Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-14/wcmu-public-tvs-newest-team-member-talks-chalk-in-this-weeks-destination-michigan WCMU Public Radio's Tina Sawyer talks with the newest Destination Michigan team member Jamie Mankiewicz from WCMU Public Television about her latest interview. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:20:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-14/wcmu-public-tvs-newest-team-member-talks-chalk-in-this-weeks-destination-michigan Tina Sawyer Volunteers load Coast Guard ship with 1,200 Christmas trees https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-27/volunteers-load-coast-guard-ship-with-1-200-christmas-trees More than 1,200 Christmas trees will be shipped out of northern Michigan to Chicago this weekend, where they'll be distributed to low-income families. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:14:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-27/volunteers-load-coast-guard-ship-with-1-200-christmas-trees Teresa Homsi Petoskey and Cheboygan receive grants to revitalize infrastructure https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-15/petoskey-and-cheboygan-receive-grants-to-revitalize-infrastructure Buildings in Petoskey and Cheboygan are going to be receiving new life with the help of funds from Michigan's Revitalization and Placemaking Program. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:14:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-15/petoskey-and-cheboygan-receive-grants-to-revitalize-infrastructure Brianna Edgar