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Marinette County has first wild deer positive for CWD

MADISON, Wis. – Marinette County’s first wild deer to test positive for chronic wasting disease has been confirmed near Peshtigo, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday. The 3-year-old adult buck was humanely dispatched due to signs of illness, the Wisconsin DNR ...

FEMA launches new option for flood insurance

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 ...

DAEDA updates Kingsford council on education, development efforts

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 ...

Three measles cases in Delta, first since 1989

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 ...