The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded a $1.2 million contract to remove debris and tree limbs from the M-30 bridges over the Tobacco and Tittabawassee rivers.
"What I'm asking people to do, citizens here, whether you're a full-time resident or part-time resident, is to take the time to write our Legislature," he said.
Republican State Rep. Annette Glenn of Midland says the Michigan House passed a $6 million flood relief bill with a 107 to 1 vote this week. The measure now heads to the Michigan Senate for approval.
Which might explain why dozens of wells in Gladwin and Midland County might be coming up dry following the historic flooding in Midland County last month.
That small, but significant difference-- was one of two things that may have saved a man's life Tuesday, after he became trapped in mud on Sanford Lake.
Residents of a condominium complex that experienced major flooding following the collapse of two dams in Midland County three weeks ago have voted to not to rebuild.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally requested a major disaster declaration for five Mid-Michigan counties affected by May's flooding in a letter to President Donald Trump on Monday.
"This demographic is a huge need within our society and it is certainly a need within the city of Midland and we want to provide this facility for seniors as quickly as we possibly can," said Midland Director of Planning, Grant Murchael.
Flood water from rain and overflow from the Tittabawassee and Saginaw rivers, closed dozens of roads in Saginaw County Tuesday. Forcing residents from their homes as well.
A summer spent indoors for one local family because of a flooded ditch in front of their home and are worried it's not going to be solved anytime soon.
Heavy rainfall across the Upper Peninsula brought on flooding that washed away several roads in Houghton County and created 60 sinkholes across the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Around 2 p.m., water seeped into the woman's crawlspace and knocked out her furnace. So Flint police called for firefighters to help rescue her from knee-deep water.
The flood waters are receding in Texas and Florida, but the damage is lasting, especially to vehicles. If those cars make it up to Michigan lots, would you know what to look for?
Officials from both agencies, along with Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, are hosting an event in the Isabella County Disaster Recovery Center at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Michigan's largest furniture retailer offers the company's employee pricing to residents who lost furniture, mattresses and flooring in last week's torrential rains and floods.
If you've had structural damage or had water inside your home or business - you are asked to go to Midland's 911 web site to fill out a questionnaire. Click on the story link to go to their web site.
It's a problem some Mid-Michigan homeowners have been dealing with for more than a decade, but with so much rain since the beginning of spring, homes are now being threatened and there's no relief in sight.
