FEMA launches new option for flood insurance

October 23, 2026

CHICAGO — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has launched a new tool for property owners to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. The tool is accessible nationwide, with the online purchase option available to anyone living in one of almost 22,700 participating NFIP communities. “I’ve seen firsthand how floodwaters devastate American communities,” FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton said. “We are making it easier for people to reduce their financial risk and protect what they’ve spent their lives building. With ...

State funding to strengthen Michigan’s veterinary workforce

October 23, 2026

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced two grants worth nearly $1.4 million to improve access to veterinary science education and support early career veterinary professionals who practice in rural areas. The investments come as the country is experiencing a significant veterinary shortage, particularly in rural areas and large animal practice. “MDARD is partnering with Michigan State University and the Michigan FFA Foundation to give young Michiganders more and better opportunities to pursue careers in veterinary science, ...

DAEDA updates Kingsford council on education, development efforts

October 22, 2026

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance is getting a good response to career exploration days conducted for area high school students, the Kingsford City Council was told Monday. Mindy Urban, executive director, said the DAEDA had its annual Manufacturing Day on Oct. 2 ...

Illinois man accused in Delta County of cryptocurrency scam that netted $665,000

October 22, 2026

An Illinois man has been charged in Delta County after authorities accused him of scamming an Escanaba man out of more than $660,000 in a cryptocurrency scheme. Zhong Jiang, 34, of Orland Hills, Ill., was arraigned Monday in the 94th District Court in Escanaba on one count of larceny by ...

Three measles cases in Delta, first since 1989

October 22, 2026

DELTA COUNTY — Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Delta County, Public Health of Delta & Menominee Counties announced Wednesday afternoon. “The health department is working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the cases and notify anyone who ...

L’Anse gets $700,000 grant for waterfront once used by Ford

October 22, 2026

L’ANSE — The Village of L’Anse has been awarded a $700,000 federal grant to reconstruct and expand its commercial waterfront, a project the village manager said will establish a major regional maritime shipping hub. The structural funding is to rehabilitate the K-Port Facility on ...