Michigan Floods Newswire

Critically endangered penguin chicks born at Michigan zoo - and there is a contest to name them

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

U.S. Customs and Border Protection official accused of fraud after flood

Federal authorities: Serina Baker Hill of Detroit received more than $6,300 in FEMA assistance to repair home, help with rental assistance. Her husband is charged in a separate federal case in which federal authorities accuse him, six other Detroit men in …

Michigan taxpayers hit by severe storms in 2023 can get tax breaks now 

Michigan taxpayers hit by severe storms, including tornadoes, in August 2023 might have reason to amend 2023 federal income tax returns. The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023, enacted on Dec. 12, 2024, extends the special rules for the treatment of …

Millions in FEMA funds on hold for Michigan

UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - We’re continuing to track federal funding freezes and how that’s impacting us in the U.P. Millions of dollars in reimbursement funding for the state of Michigan are currently on hold from FEMA. Federal funding put on hold for …

Official: Michigan emergency response affected by…

FEMA has not reimbursed Michigan for disaster relief efforts since Feb. 11, causing concern about the state's ability to respond to emergencies. A federal judge has ordered FEMA to resume payments to states by Friday, but Michigan is preparing for …

Nate Schreck: In order to play to its ceiling, Michigan needs to command the zone

Touting several preseason award-winning players, the Michigan baseball team has no shortage of talent. But if it can’t consistently throw strikes, there is a ceiling on the team’s success.  “Just throw strikes” is a mantra echoed by baseball coaches from …

Weather Service ‘not worried’ about UP flood risks currently

UPPER MICHIGAN, Mich. (WLUC) - We’re monitoring flood risks as this warm-up follows last week’s heavy snowfall. Ground frost increases flood risks as water can’t be absorbed into the soil. Two years ago, the Chocolay River flooded. Chocolay Township Public …

Mississippi River mayors lobby for more government funding for flooding, mitigation

Flood warnings are again in effect for the lower Mississippi River basin, as annual snowmelt makes its way south. Mayors of cities and towns along the river have experienced increased flooding, heavier rainfall, and more frequent droughts in recent years. …

5-Star Ryder Lyons Makes Announcement on his Next Surprising Move as Michigan and Oregon Wait Patiently

When you hear ‘five-star’ and ‘quarterback’ in the same sentence, you know the recruiting scene’s about to explode. And with Ryder Lyons, it’s a full-on inferno. His quarterback trainer, Danny Hernandez, puts it bluntly: “You look at him, and he could …

First of kind study aims to tackle SE Michigan flooding issues

Weather Resilience Is The Overlooked Pillar Of Business Continuity

UNIONVILLE, USA - MARCH 06: Debris from a building damaged by an EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds that ... [+] touched down in Union County near a school in Unionville, NC, United States, on March 06, 2025. (Photo by Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images) …

CBP official faces charges for allegedly defrauding FEMA, lying to feds

'Hannity' panelists David Schoen and Gregg Jarrett unpack the Epstein files and information allegedly withheld from the FBI. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) director in Michigan has been accused of running a scheme to defraud the Federal …

FBI Charges High-Ranking CBP Official in FEMA Fraud Scheme Following Kash Patel’s Announcement

A senior Customs and Border Protection official has been charged with defrauding FEMA and lying to federal agents, as announced by FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom FBI Director Kash Patel took to X on Wednesday to disclose a …

FBI Charges Top United States Customs and Border Protection Official With Fraud, Lying to Federal Agents

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that a top official at the Customs and Border Protection has been slapped with federal charges, which include a scheme to commit fraud via disaster aid and lying to federal agents. The charges facing Serina …

Hospitals keep dodging price transparency rules, leading Trump to take action — again

For 17 years, Michelle Arroyo did everything she could to keep her son alive after he’d been diagnosed with brain cancer at 6 years old. The single mom from California moved from Orange County to Los Angeles to be closer to the best doctors and medical …

A national-most 27 dams were removed from Pa. waterways last year. How many were from the Lehigh Valley?

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — When a dam is removed, there are immediate improvements, Kristie Fach said Tuesday. “There's so many streams in Pennsylvania and so many dams that you don't even think about it during your commute," Fach, director of …

JUST IN: Kash Patel’s FBI Charges High-Ranking CBP Official in FEMA Fraud Scheme Scandal

Serina Baker-Hill (Credit: DFO Marty C. Raybon) Kash Patel took to X on Wednesday to announce a major breakthrough in the fight against public corruption. “Following efforts with our interagency partners, I can report that a career Director level employee …

‘Weathering’ Expert Arline Geronimus Reflects on Climate Change and Health Inequities

Professor Arline T. Geronimus of the University of Michigan developed the theory of “weathering” while studying health complications of first-time mothers and identifying racial and economic differences.  In early research, Geronimus found white women who …

CPB director faces federal complaint over FEMA funds for Detroit residents

A director at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is facing a federal criminal complaint regarding her receipt of FEMA assistance funds after the August 2023 flooding in Detroit.  "Trial cannot be held on felony charges in a complaint," …

EverWalk Announces Worldwide Weekend of EverWalkathons for Animal Disaster Relief on March 22 & 23, 2025

Diana Nyad & Bonnie Stoll proudly present a Weekend of EverWalkathons, March 22 & 23, supporting Humane World for Animals’ Emergency Animal Relief Fund. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EverWalk, the …

Restoration Doctor 24/7 Rapid Response Expands to Miami, Bringing Recovery Services to Hurricane-Stricken Homeowners

Restoration Doctor 24/7 expands to Miami, offering expert hurricane damage restoration to meet growing demand. Now serving homeowners 24/7. VIENNA, VA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Restoration Doctor 24/7 Rapid …

BetterLifeQuotes.com Provides Free Access to an Online Life Insurance Marketplace With Instant Quotes & No Medical Exams

BetterLifeQuotes.com is the leading life insurance marketplace offering instant, no-medical-exam policies from 30+ top-rated providers—100% free and private. HOUSTON , TX, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BetterLifeQuotes.com: …

BetterLifeQuotes.com Provides Free Access to an Online Life Insurance Marketplace With Instant Quotes & No Medical Exams

BetterLifeQuotes.com is the leading life insurance marketplace offering instant, no-medical-exam policies from 30+ top-rated providers—100% free and private. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BetterLifeQuotes.com: …

DRONERESPONDERS Texas Public Safety Coordination Group (TEXGRU) to Bolster Emergency UAS Operations

New AIRT non-profit program will unite public safety, government, and other operators of drones and related technology within the Lone Star state. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AIRT, the leading 501(c)3 non- …

Wildfires Don’t Wait – Homeowners Must Be Prepared

Wildfires don’t wait—prepare now with Ace Fire Defense’s NFPA 1962 wildland fire hose, engineered for homeowners to combat ember-caused fires. WEST HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **Wildfires Don't Wait: …

National experts discuss the Jones Act at Hughes Center for Public Policy panel event

Panelists discussed the impact of the Jones Act on domestic access to energy, steel, and disaster relief, national security, and shipbuilding GALLOWAY, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A panel of distinguished experts and …

Celebrating the West Weekend Amarillo to Benefit WRCA Foundation

AMARILLO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two cowboy concerts later this month will raise funds to benefit the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation, a 501(c)(3), supporting their Cowboy Crisis, Scholarship, and Disaster Relief …

FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Honolulu County

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for the City and County of Honolulu. These maps identify revised flood hazards along various streams. The new maps will help building officials, …

LAGO Innovation Fund Facilitates Funding for EVERYWHERE Communications

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LAGO Innovation Fund (LAGO), a private credit fund supporting high-growth companies announced that it has provided a debt facility to EVERYWHERE Communications, a leading global …

Wildcat Power Gen Unveils the PowerPack: A Game-Changer in Reliable, Scalable Power Generation

Wildcat Power Gen proudly introduces the PowerPack, an innovative and scalable power generation solution designed to meet the most demanding energy needs. WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wildcat Power Gen proudly …

Prevalon Energy Unveils insightOS™: The Future of Energy Storage Management

insightOS™: Secure, Intelligent, and Optimized for the Future of Energy Storage HEATHROW, FL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prevalon Energy unveils insightOS™—an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) engineered for unmatched …

Mission-Critical Communications Leader Softil at IWCE 2025

Conference and Exhibition Schedule TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mission-critical communications (MCX) leader Softil today advises its schedule for the upcoming International Wireless Communications Expo 2025 (IWCE). The MCX …

Less Than Five Days Remain to Request Compensation for Damages from Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

Deadline approaches for landowners' restoration plan requests from USDA SANTA FE, N.M. — Individuals impacted by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding who have not yet filed a claim for damages have less than five days …

FEMA Assistance Available for Personal Property Loss

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky residents who experienced damage from the February severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, …

FEMA Assistance Now Available for More West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents of Logan and Wayne counties are now eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Feb. 15, 2025, winter flooding. Residents in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties remain eligible for …

True North Advisory, LLC Launches New Website to Better Serve First Responders and Veterans

True North Advisory launches a new website to provide first responders and veterans with tailored financial solutions and expert guidance for long-term success. BOWIE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Built for Those Who …

Georgetown University's Hoyalytics Data Science Students to Tackle Real-World Data Analytics at Newsmatics

The Internship Program Will Allow Students to Identify Trends and Make Data-Driven Recommendations WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Data science students at Georgetown University will soon have an exciting opportunity …

Japanese Company Partners with Kochi Prefecture to Promote Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Products Worldwide

TOKYO, JAPAN, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRUSTIA CORPORATION is pleased to announce the launch of a renewed Kochi special site for its e-commerce offering of disaster risk reduction and management products to customers in Japan and …

AiDASH Launches Wildfire Mitigation Planning Services to Help Utilities Prevent Wildfires

Appoints CAL FIRE and SDG&E Veteran Randy Lyle to Lead New Wildfire Mitigation Practice PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiDASH, an enterprise SaaS company providing satellite-first AI applications for …