Found Safe and Sound: Hikers in distress launches search in Marquette County along the North Country Trail

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-30-18 – 4:46 p.m.

The hikers have been found and are safe and doing good.

3:44 p.m. ET

Turned around hikers told to stay put, rescuers on the way

Two hikers did smart thing with cell phones dying – they called 911 in Marquette County

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette County, MI) – A search is underway for two lost hikers off the North Country Trail along County Road 550.

Marquette County Central Dispatch sent out a page for a search party at about 2:50 p.m. ET this afternoon, Mon. April 30, 2018.

Its a beautiful day in the 70’s – and many people are venturing out after a long winter in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Paged into duty was the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department Special Operations Unit.

Rescuers are being sent to the North Country Trail Head on County Road 550 Harlow Lake “regarding two missing hikers.”

The two females apparently got turned around while on the North Country Trail even crossing some kind of wires or fence. With their cellphones about half way to dying, they called 911.

They are following official instructions and staying put – rather than wandering. A smart move.

http://www.travelmarquettemichigan.com/north-country-trail-marquette-mi

https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/michigan-upper/marquette-trail-town

Charges filed in meth explosion at camp in Wells Township, Michigan: One of the suspects – James Mallon – was arrested this morning

URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-30-18 – 12:12 p.m. ET – 

Charges filed against burn victim and alleged meth maker James Mallon of Little Lake

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – A Little Lake man severely burned along with his with his wife in a alleged meth explosion at a camp was arrested this morning on numerous charges of “dangerous drugs.”

36-year-old James David Mallon arrested just before 10 a.m. this morning, Mon., April 30, 2018 on a five-count felony warrant issued by the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post.

The charges against Mallon include operating and maintaining a meth lab, possession of methamphetamine, second-degree home invasion and vehicle theft/unlawfully driving away an automobile.

40-year-old Danica Lynn Mallon of Little Lake, MI

Mallon was released from the hospital, and whether his wife is still hospitalized is not known. Mallon and his wife Danica were seriously burned on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

The two methamphetamine suspects were critically burned in mid-January 2018 while allegedly cooking the drug at a camp in Wells Township – and then drove themselves to a Gwinn apartment to seek help.

A $250,000 bond for Mallon is set for all five counts.

The camp that burned is located at 58820 County Road 426 in Wells Township, MI.
The meth suspects then showed up on the doorstep of a man’s apartment at 25 N. Pearce Street in Gwinn. The stove at the camp apparently exploded while the injured couple were allegedly cooking meth.

James Mallon and his wife 40-year old Danica Lynn Mallon were also arrested in early December (month before the explosion) following an UPSET meth raid at their home in Little Lake, MI.

They were treated at U.P. Health System-Marquette and due to the massive burns were flown to the University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor for treatment.

Mallon and his friends and family have attacked U.P. Breaking News as we were the only media with guts to report meth was involved in the explosion. Mallon blamed explosion a stove defect.
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For more background on the Mallon family and their recent troubles with the law:
https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/tag/james-mallon

https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/2018/01/19/two-meth-suspects-drove-to-gwinn-apartment-after-being-critically-burned-in-an-explosion-while-allegedly-cooking-the-drug-at-a-camp-that-was-destroyed-by-fire-in-wells-township

Alleged drunk driver hits Marquette cop car twice while at fast food drive thru – plus an NMU soccer player is among those charged with violence this weekend in Marquette County – and the latest drug and other busts

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-29-18 – 10:22 p.m. ET – 

Cops car hit by alleged drunken driver in a McDonald’s drive thru; soccer player charged with assault – and many others are charged with domestic violence, plus drug arrests

Jack Alan Orhanen

We’d love to tell you about charges/arrests in the other U.P. counties but the sheriff and prosecutors do not want you to know – so it is not released on Mobile Patrol

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – A Marquette Police officer seemed bemused when a large pickup truck bumped his patrol car twice early Saturday morning at the Marquette McDonald’s.
The incident happened about 3:30 a.m. ET on Saturday morning, April 28, 2018 – as both the cops and the suspect were in line at the drive thru to get their fast food meal.

“We’re gonna be in the McDonald’s Drive Thru … they ran into the back of our car twice,” the Marquette Police officer radioed to dispatchers at Marquette County 911 Central Dispatch.

Using a police code, the officer also stated he suspected they were struck twice by a dunk driver.
“OK, clear,” answered the dispatcher with a chuckle.

Likely cops across the area were laughing when they heard the unexpected incident.

Arrested was 22-year-old Jerry Nelson Boyer of Skandia, MI.

He was given a portable breath test but the results are not known.

Boyer was driving a black ford pickup truck – that got towed.

Boyer was suspected of drunken driving and no insurance. However the exact charges were never posted on Mobile Patrol.

He was released on bond.

The boss at police headquarters asked the officer over the radio about damage to his patrol car.

“A little scratch on the bumper, but nothing crazy,” the officer radioed Marquette Police Headquarters

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A Northern Michigan University soccer player was among those arrested on violence related charges in Marquette County this weekend – plus the latest drug arrests.

20-year-old Edgar Rene Astorga of Marquette, MI was booked into the MCJ on Saturday afternoon.
Astorga is charged with assault and battery.
Astorga was released on a $2,500 bond.
Astorga is an athlete at Northern Michigan University who is sophomore majoring in communications
Astorga is a soccer standout from Chicago and is a member of the NMU Men’s Soccer Team.

NMU posted this about Astorga:
2017: Appeared in 18 games, making 15 starts including the first of his career in the season opener on August 31 versus Indianapolis. Astorga’s lone goal of the season came as the game-winner on September 10 versus Marygrove, while he also added a pair of assists on the season. Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team.
2016: Finished the season in a three-way tie for fourth on the team with five points (2g-1a). Named the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 27 after leading the Wildcats to wins over No. 12 Tiffin and Findlay; he netted the game-winning goal in both games and also notched an assist.

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35-year-old Adam Lee Tousignant of Negaunee, MI was booked into the MCJ late Saturday morning on numerous charges.

Tousignant is charged with using a phone for malicious/threatening purposes, possession of a Schedule I, II, III narcotic, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs (OUID), and a jail prisoner possessing contraband.

Bond for Tousignant has not been set.

Tousignant arrested on Thurs., March 8, 2018 and charged with malicious use of a telephone to make threats.

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30-year-old Paul Mitchell Tipton of Gwinn, MI was booked Friday night into the MCJ.
Tipton is charged with second-offense domestic violence/assault, expired license plates, nonpayment of child support and driving with a suspended/revoked license.
Tipton is being held without bond on the domestic assault charge.
In Dec 2015, Tipton, then 28, of 621 Liberator St. in Gwinn – was sentenced to the 26 days that he had served in jail for an Oct. 2015 domestic violence incident.
Tipton pleaded guilty to second offense domestic violence and put on 18 months probation and ordered to pay $1,845 in fines/costs

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19-year-old Gerald William Herbst of Marquette, MI was booked into the MCJ on Friday morning.
Herbst is charged with domestic assault and contempt of court for bond violations issued by Marquette County District Court
Herbst is being held without bond.

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42-year-old Mark Russell Anderson of (address unconfirmed) was booked into the MCJ Saturday evening and relesed on bond just afternoon Sunday.
Anderson is charged with domestic assault.
Bond for Anderson was set at $5,000.

If you have a photo of Mr. Anderson, please contact us discretely on our news FB page

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23-year-old Michael Thomas Lyons of Negaunee, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail late Saturday night, March 28, 2018.
Lyons is charged with domestic assault, illegal entry and driving an unregistered ORV.
Bond for Lyons is set just over $3,200.

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35-year-old Nakeesha Sharee Briggs of Marquette, MI was booked into the MCJ late Friday night.
Briggs is charged with possession of a Schedule I, II, III narcotic.
Bond for Briggs has not been set.
In Sept. 2017, Briggs was arrested by UPSET and Marquette Police
Briggs was charged with possession of cocaine, four counts of child endangerment, weapons violation, and maintaining a drug house.
UPSET seized nearly 30 grams of cocaine, a firearm and evidence of drug distribution – this after investigation at a residence in the Sunnyside Estates mobile home park in Ishpeming Township.
Brigg’s four children were placed into protective custody with Michigan Child Protective Services.
Briggs was sentenced on March 9, 2018 to a year and a half in prison for possession of cocine.
It is unclear if she was beginning a jail sentence or busted on new charges. She was released on a suspended sentence last month and is listed as an MDOC Michigan probationer assigned to Marquette, MI.
https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=448863

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Jack Alan Orhanen

Additional charges have been filed against 35-year-old Jack Alan Orhanen of Marquette, MI was booked into the MCJ early Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Orhanen is charged with felony third offense impaired drunken driving.

He is also charged with resisting arrest/obstructing a police officer, fourth degree fleeing and eluding, and joyriding/unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

A bond has not been set for Orhanen.

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41-year-old Robert Allan Wade of Ishpeming, MI was booked into the MCJ Friday night.
Wade is charged with resisting arrest/obstructing a police officer.
Wade has previous addresses in Gwinn and Palmer.
Bond for Wade has not been set.

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26-year-old Jamie Steven Corkin of Marquette, MI was booked into the MCJ Friday evening.
Corkin is charged with resisting arrest/obstructing a police officer.
Bond for Corkin has not been set.
In Nov. 2015, Corkin, then 24 years old, of Ishpeming, MI pleaded guilty to the four-year felony larceny in a building involving an incident in Ishpeming.

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23-year-old Austin John Pierce of Marquette, MI was booked into the MCJ Friday morning.
Pierce is charged with illegal entry.
Pierce was released on a $2,500 bond.

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Other arrests:
Vanessa Lee Green, 34, larceny between $200 and $1,000.
Wenona Kayan Hemmila, 39, second offense operating a motor vehicle while impaired (OWI)

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Meth raises it ugly head on a Sunday – meth raid south of Hurley, WI sends man to Ironwood hospital – and meth components found abounded along highway in Marquette County

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-29-18 – 5:17 p.m. ET

Meth Mess: Methamphetamine Components littered in Marquette County; Hurley, WI man hospitalized in Ironwood after meth lab raid

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – A Wisconsin man was taken to an Ironwood, MI hospital after an apparent meth lab bust at his home south of Hurley, WI – plus meth components found in Marquette County near Skandia, MI.

About 8:30 a.m. Central Time, police requested an ambulance at 7924N Pleasant Lake Road for a man having a panic attack following an apparent meth lab bust.

The 39-year-old man with a history of stroke was taken from the scene to the Aspirus Grand View Ironwood Hospital

An officer one the scene requested a K-9 unit due to a meth lab. The officer said he needed to know if another agency “whether they have a dog that is able to assist or not.”

“Can you send me a picture of the suspected lad,” an officer asked another who was scrambling his communication – often a technique used by the Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team (GIANT) during drug raids.

“Is there any liquid in it,” the officer asked.
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Meanwhile in Marquette County, the discovery of meth components Sunday afternoon led to the notification of the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET).

The incident was reported about 1:20 p.m. ET today, Sunday, April 29, 2018.

Michigan State Police from the Negaunee Post were sent to near the intersection of U.S. 41 and Kunde Road in Skandia, MI.

Kunde Road is also known as County Road TA.

“We do have meth components here,” radioed a Michigan State Police trooper to Marquette County Central Dispatch.

“Its on the east side of the roadway about 150 feet south of the Chocolay Township line,” the trooper  said.

 

Missing since Nov. 2017: Body of Duane E. Kangas discovered Sunday afternoon in Houghton Canal

URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-30-18

The body found the Portage Canal on Sunday in Houghton, MI is the Hancock man missing since November – Duane E. Kangas.

No word yet on whether foul play is suspected. An autopsy is planned.

4-29-18 – 4:25 p.m. ET

Officials investigate body recovered from Houghton canal on Sunday afternoon

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Houghton, MI) – Officials are investigating the discovery of a body this afternoon in the Houghton Canal.
The U.S. Coast Guard and Houghton Police are among those who are on the scene.
Officers were dispatcher Sunday afternoon to a body reported in the Houghton canal.

Officer were sent to 11834 Canal Road.

Houghton County 911 received a 911 call “for a suspicious object in the Canal possibly a body,” the dispatcher told responding offiers.

The incident was reported about 3:25 p.m. ET today, Sunday, April 29, 2018 – near the Chutes and Ladders Park and Playground in Houghton.

The body was apparently found along the Houghton Canal Road.

The Houghton County medical examiner has been called to the scene.
U.P. Breaking News is withholding some information as officials attempt to identify the body.

While officials requested U.S. Coast Guard Station Portage it is not clear if they had to deploy and boats as body was quickly recovered.

It is unclear if foul play is suspected.

Upper Peninsula on Fire – Plus Floods: Burning vehicles, numerous structures and more reported in dozens of wildfires.

URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-29-18 – 3 p.m. ET 2 p.m. CT

Firefighters Continue Battle: Dozens of Upper Peninsula wildfires that includes building and vehicles – and more

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – As some areas of the U.P. are under a flood warning, by Sunday afternoon state and local firefighters have already responded to over two dozen wildfires fires and two involve burning structures.

Also destroyed this weekend were a Chippewa County home/garage and Stephenson, MI dairy barn.

Courtesy: Stephenson Fire Department

As we published this numerous fires were being reported including:

At 2:38 p.m. Sunday another wildfire involving a vehicle was reported in Alger County at on Carlson Road near Shingleton, MI
A grass fire has spread to vehicle and it sounds like it is spreading rapidly,” the 911 dispatcher told firefighters from the Munising Township Volunteer Fire Department.

At 2:41 p.m. ET Sunday, a grass fire near trailers was reported at the Zeba Trailer Park. Someone was burning debris and “it got away from him,” another dispatcher stated to DNR firefighters.
“A grass fire is heading toward the trailers,” a dispatcher told the L’Anse Township Volunteer Fire Department.

About 2 p.m. ET, a camper fire in a remote area off N.5 Road that spread to grass and burned about one and a half acres of hardwoods. The fire is now out however, the wildfire was reported burning out of control in Escanaba Township.
A resident near the blaze called 911 – and her son took an ATV to confirm what was burning.

“She can see the black smoke from her home” told dispatcher told responding firefighters. The woman’s son reported a “camper on fire and it spread to the woods.”
The caller could see “smoke and debris flying in the air.” At 2:55 p.m., the fire was reported knock down.

A few hours earlier in Alger County firefighters were called to 2787 Old U.S.-41 – where a shed was destroyed by a grass wildfire that triggered a response from the Mathias Township Volunteer Fire Department and Rock River Township Volunteer Fire Department had tanker support and was on standby.

On Saturday afternoon a large cattle barn was destroyed by fire at the Pleasant View Dairy Farm located at N8480 Meintz Rd in Stephenson Township, MI. Stillnoword ifall the anmimals surved as many people frantically tried to save animals in the burning barn.

Early Saturday, five fire departments in the eastern U.P. fought a house and garage fire at destroyed the residence at 1088 W. Townline Road – occupied by 45-year-old Linda May Roe and family.

So far this weekend, there have been dozens of wildfires reported in Menominee, Alger, Delta and Schoolcraft counties. The fires have been fought by DNR Fire Suppression teas plus dozens of volunteers firefighters from several townships and cities.

In one of spring’s ironies, Flood Warnings and Advisories have been issued for those who live along the Sturgeon River near Chassell and the Menominee River that forms the state line in Menominee and Dickinson counties.

Chassell area under Sturgeon River flood warnings through Tuesday .

Plus the Menominee River a flood warning affects Dickinson and Menominee counties in U.P. and the WI border counties of Florence and Marinette.

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1134 AM EDT Sun Apr 29 2018

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Upper
Michigan…

Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton County

.River levels have stabilized on the Sturgeon River near Chassell
as the current level remains just below flood stage at 10.1 feet.
Temperatures will rise rapidly this afternoon into early this week, allowing
snowmelt runoff to increase and river levels to rise again. There is still
ample snowpack in parts of the basin, especially on north aspects and
in heavily wooded areas, which will melt quickly through mid week. Additionally,
some rainfall will occur by mid week, which will also increase the flood threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Safety message…Even 6 inches of fast moving flood water can knock
you off your feet…and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never
try to walk…swim…or drive through such swift water. If you come
upon flood waters…stop…turn around and go another way.

additional weather and river information is available at
http://www.weather.gov/mqt

The next statement will be issued by late this evening.

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1134 AM EDT Sun Apr 29 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
The Sturgeon River near Chassell.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 11:00 AM Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet and steady.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* At 10.5 feet…The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River
Road…Rajala Road…and Aho Road.

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1030 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 …The Flood Advisory continues for the Menominee River… Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and Marinette Counties Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and streams. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river. && MIC043-109-WIC075-301849- /O.CON.KGRB.FL.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180430T1849Z/ /VLCM4.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 1030 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 The Flood Advisory continues for The Menominee River near Vulcan * At 10:00 AM Sunday the stage was 9.9 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * The river is forecast to reach a maximum stage of 10.0 feet this afternoon. * Impacts at 12.0 feet. There is some minor flooding of adjacent farmland and wooded lowland. High flows will continue. * Impacts at 9.0 feet. There is lowland flooding along the river. && LAT…LON 4580 8784 4568 8772 4547 8775 4550 8787 4573 8790 $$

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Green Bay WI 1030 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 …The Flood Advisory continues for the Menominee River… Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and Marinette Counties Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and streams. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river. && MIC109-WIC075-301849- /O.CON.KGRB.FL.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-180430T1849Z/ /MCAW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 1030 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 The Flood Advisory continues for The Menominee River near McAllister * At 9:15 AM Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * The river is forecast to reach a maximum stage of 13.6 feet this afternoon. * Impacts at 12.0 feet. Which is bankfull stage…there is minor flooding of wooded lowland. High flows will continue. && LAT…LON 4535 8763 4519 8771 4510 8759 4508 8760 4516 8783 4535 8769 $$

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Green Bay WI 930 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 …The Flood Advisory continues for the Menominee River… Menominee River near Kingsford affecting Dickinson…Florence and Marinette Counties Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam affecting Dickinson…Menominee…Florence and Marinette Counties Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and streams. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river. && MIC043-109-WIC037-075-301411- /O.CON.KGRB.FL.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180430T1411Z/ /BGQW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 930 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 The Flood Advisory continues for The Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam * At 9:10 AM Sunday the flow was 5363 cfs. * Impacts at 5000 cfs. While flooding is not expected…rivers flows are high or expected to increase. Recreational interests should monitor the river. Property owners adjacent to the river should consider protecting shoreline equipment including docks piers and boats. && LAT…LON 4588 8811 4579 8790 4572 8790 4579 8819 $$

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Flood Statement National Weather Service Green Bay WI 930 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 …The Flood Advisory continues for the Menominee River… Menominee River near Kingsford affecting Dickinson…Florence and Marinette Counties Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam affecting Dickinson…Menominee…Florence and Marinette Counties Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and streams. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river. && MIC043-WIC037-075-301411- /O.CON.KGRB.FL.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180430T1411Z/ /KFDM4.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 930 AM CDT Sun Apr 29 2018 The Flood Advisory continues for The Menominee River near Kingsford * At 9:10 AM Sunday the flow was 4877 cfs. * Impacts at 8000 cfs. Flows at this rate downstream from the Kingsford dam may impact some shoreline structures.

 

Chassell, Kingsford under flood warnings tonight – danger through Tuesday – The Sturgeon River near Chassell – and the Menominee River affecting Dickinson and Menominee counties in U.P. and the WI border counties of Florence and Marinette Counties

URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-29-18 – 10:38 p.m. ET 9:38 p.m. CT

Houghton County, Dickinson County and Menominee County Flood Warnings and Advisory for U.P. Rivers – Includes the Menominee River in Kingsford – and the Sturgeon River in Houghton County

The Sturgeon and Menominee Rivers are at flood stage and beyond

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – Snowmelt is causing real flooding issues and yet we are also have extreme wildfire danger.
Expect flooding and wildfires over the next few days.
U.P. under high fire danger warnings for wildfires – and flooding warnings and advisories due to rising rivers and snowmelt.
It gonna get bad tomorrow night and all day Monday!!!!
If you live next to a rising U.P. river has a fast action evacuation plan in place. Its a must.

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson…Menominee…
Florence and Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and
Marinette Counties

Flood Warnings:

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
854 PM EDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Upper
Michigan…

Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton County

.River levels have stabilized on the Sturgeon River near Chassell
as the current level remains just below flood stage at 10.3 feet.
Snowmelt runoff should be minimal through Sunday morning as
temperatures remain cool. However, temperatures will rise rapidly
late Sunday and into early next week, allowing snowmelt runoff to
increase and river levels to rise again. There is still ample
snowpack in parts of the basin, especially on north aspects and
in heavily wooded areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Safety message…Even 6 inches of fast moving flood water can knock
you off your feet…and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never
try to walk…swim…or drive through such swift water. If you come
upon flood waters…stop…turn around and go another way.

additional weather and river information is available at
http://www.weather.gov/mqt

The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.

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854 PM EDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
The Sturgeon River near Chassell.
* until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
* At 10.5 feet…The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River
Road…Rajala Road…and Aho Road.

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
925 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The Flood Advisory continues for the Wisconsin River…

Wisconsin River at Merrill affecting Lincoln and Marathon Counties

Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County

Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

WIC069-073-290325-
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/RRLW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
925 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The Flood Advisory continues for
The Wisconsin River at Merrill
* At 7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to slowly fall this weekend into next week.
* Impacts at 10.0 feet. There is minor lowland flooding.
Fast flows will continue.

&&

LAT…LON 4521 8970 4512 8957 4500 8958 4500 8967
4514 8972 4515 8971

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
925 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The Flood Advisory continues for the Wisconsin River…

Wisconsin River at Merrill affecting Lincoln and Marathon Counties

Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County

Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

WIC073-290325-
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/ROTW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
925 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The Flood Advisory continues for
The Wisconsin River at Rothschild
* At 8:00 AM Friday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to slowly fall this weekend into next week.
* Impacts at 20.5 feet. There is widespread lowland flooding.
Fast flows will continue.

&&

LAT…LON 4489 8961 4478 8964 4469 8961 4469 8973
4477 8976 4489 8967

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
912 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Kingsford affecting Dickinson…Florence and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam affecting
Dickinson…Menominee…Florence and Marinette Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

MIC043-WIC037-075-301411-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FL.Y.0013.180429T0212Z-180430T1411Z/
/KFDM4.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
912 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
The Menominee River near Kingsford
* At 8:10 PM Saturday the flow was 5291 cfs.
* Impacts at 8000 cfs. Flows at this rate downstream from the
Kingsford dam may impact some shoreline structures.

&&

LAT…LON 4583 8811 4581 8806 4576 8806 4581 8817

$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
912 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Kingsford affecting Dickinson…Florence and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam affecting
Dickinson…Menominee…Florence and Marinette Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

MIC043-109-WIC037-075-301411-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FL.Y.0014.180429T0212Z-180430T1411Z/
/BGQW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
912 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
The Menominee River near Big Quinnesec Falls Dam
* At 8:10 PM Saturday the flow was 5780 cfs.
* Impacts at 5000 cfs. While flooding is not expected…rivers flows
are high or expected to increase. Recreational interests should
monitor the river. Property owners adjacent to the river should
consider protecting shoreline equipment including docks piers and
boats.

&&

LAT…LON 4588 8811 4579 8790 4572 8790 4579 8819

$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson…Menominee…
Florence and Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

MIC043-109-WIC037-075-301406-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FL.Y.0010.180429T0206Z-180430T1849Z/
/NIAW3.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
The Menominee River near Niagara
* At 7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to reach maximum stage of 9.8 feet tomorrow
early afternoon.
* Impacts at 10.0 feet. Which is bankfull stage…there is flooding
of lowland. Piers gorge rapids downstream becoming active. High flows
will continue.

&&

LAT…LON 4588 8803 4582 8803 4579 8785 4569 8790
4575 8820 4587 8817

$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson…Menominee…
Florence and Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

&&

MIC043-109-WIC075-301406-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FL.Y.0011.180429T0206Z-180430T1849Z/
/VLCM4.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
The Menominee River near Vulcan
* At 8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to reach maximum stage of 10.5 feet after
midnight tomorrow.
* Impacts at 12.0 feet. There is some minor flooding of adjacent
farmland and wooded lowland. High flows will continue.

&&

LAT…LON 4580 8784 4568 8772 4547 8775 4550 8787
4573 8790

$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 28 2018

…The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Menominee River…

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson…Menominee…
Florence and Marinette Counties

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson…Menominee and
Marinette Counties

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties

Synoptic conditions continue to support high flows on area rivers and
streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Although below flood stage, flows are above normal and could be a
hazard to boaters and other recreational interests along the river.

Serious Fire Danger – U.P. Wildfires are blazing: Cow Barn Burns at Popular Menominee County Dairy Farm; One of dozens of fires in past 24 hours from houses to numerous grass and brush fires across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-28-18 – 6:40 p.m. ET – 5:40 p.m. Central Time

This is a photo that the Stephenson Fire Department was nice enough to share with the media – and we have asked for additional photos.
Folk its tinder conditions across the U.P. – please do not burn and be careful with all fires like a bon fire or a cigarette. 

Courtesy: Stephenson Fire Department

3:42 p.m. CT – 4:42 p.m. ET 

“Danger Will Robinson” – Please be careful as wildfires are springing up everywhere with perfect conditions for quickly spreading

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Stephenson Township, MI) – State and local firefighters – aided by DNR aircraft – have been fighting dozens of wildfires whipped by high winds and lots of dry ground fuel.
People worked fanatically to get “all the animals out” of a flaming cow barn at a popular dairy farm – that burned to the ground and is still on fire.
The blaze was reported about 1:30 p.m. Central Time today, Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Pleasant View Dairy Farm located at N8480 Meintz Road in Stephenson Township, MI.

The farm is operated by Harry L. Meintz, according to online records. It is unclear if all the animals managed to survive.
Just prior to that firefighters battled grass and brush fires in Menominee, Delta counties including on Cemetery Road.
Friday evening, fire officials put out a brush fire that got out of control on the Big Bay Road in Negaunee Township.
The DNR has several pilots in the air reporting smoke as they fly across the U.P. and then offer guidance to ground crews trying to battle the unpredictable wind-whipped fires.
Those fighting the barn fire include the MI DNR, the Daggett Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Stephenson Fire Department.
There was also a large garage and house fire early Saturday in Rudyard, MI.
“There are still three distinct fires,” said one of the pilots observing wildfires in Menominee County, MI.
“The wind has calmed down and so have the flare-ups a little bit,” the pilot said offering a little bit of hope and relief to ground crews.
Just as we were posting this story, firefighters were dispatched to a small porch fire at the Last Chance Tavern at 1100 Vulcan St. in Iron Mountain, MI.

Cold water diving tragedy Saturday afternoon on Lake Superior in Marquette, MI

URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-28-18 – 3 p.m. ET – 

Rescuers respond Saturday afternoon to Lake Superior divers in distress at Mattson Lower Harbor Park

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – A cold water diving tragedy on Lake Superior is being investigated at the Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette, MI.

The incident was reported at about 2:25 p.m. ET, this afternoon Saturday, April 28, 2018.

At last report, CPR was being administered to a female victim:

“Respond to the Mattson Lower Harbor Park, 200 N. Lakeshore Boulevard, for divers in distress – one in cardiac arrest – CPR is in progress,” the dispatcher told responding firefighters and paramedics.

“All the swimmers are out of the water,” a dispatcher told responding emergency crews.

Details about the incident have not been released. When appropriate, U.P. Breaking News will update this story.

Among those on the scene are officers and detectives with the Marquette Police Department, trained water rescuers from the Marquette Fire Department and paramedics with U.P. Health System-Marquette.

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Talking Trash: The search for the Trashman of Gogebic County:

U.P. Breaking News Talking Trash News Bulletin – 4-28-18 – 5:15 a.m. CT – 6:15 a.m. ET

One man’s trash, is a deputy sheriff’s nightmare: “I will be more than willing to look through it,” the Gogebic County sheriff’s deputy said – something stinks right here in Ironwood City

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Ironwood Township, MI) – The search is on for the Trashman of Gogebic County.

A intrepid Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department deputy  went above and beyond the call of duty Friday morning – digging thru a large pile of trash that someone dumped along an Ironwood Township roadway.

“A lot” and “large” are a subjective phrases and we do not have the exact poundage/tonnage.

The case began about 10:30 a.m. Central Time on Friday morning, April 27, 2018 when Ironwood Township Supervisor Steve Boyd called Gogebic County 911. Boyd reported that a large amount of trash had been dumped near the intersection of Junet Road and Woodcliff Road in Ironwood Township, MI.

“Just got a call from the Township Supervisor – apparently somebody dumped a large amount of garbage on the side of the road near that intersection,” said the Gogebic County 911 dispatcher over the radio to the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Deputy.

“He’d like someone to take a look to see if” a suspect could be identified by combing through the trash.

The township supervisor hoped the officer “can determine where it came from.” the dispatcher stated.

The officer asked the dispatcher to please call township back “ask them if they are willing to come out here and help pick it up.”

Then a small clue on how much – as the cop really stresses these next words:

“There is A LOT,” the deputy said with exasperation and frustration in his voice.

The dispatcher reported the township would send out a truck and an employee to clean up the mess. However, it was hoped the deputy would find clues to the identity of the culprit.

“They just didn’t want to do that prior to you looking at it – Someone from the township should be there shortly,” the dispatcher radioed the Gogebic County deputy sheriff.

“OK, I will be more than willing to look through it but I would rather have them here, said the deputy.

We do not know if enough putrid clues could be found to discover the Trashman of Gogebic County (to be fair could be Trashwoman) was found – or has the law yet to point the stinky finger toward someone.

“OK, I will be more than willing to look through it,” said the deputy with the Gogebic County Sherriff’s Department.

It is also not known if it was intentional (like a protest or mega litterer) – or an accident – tho we do know the person did not admit their smelly deed and fled the scene.

Gogebic County is one of the information vacuums – one of the dark U.P. counties that doesn’t follow the law and refuses to release arrest information unless they deem you should known.