BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery
May 17, 2023 GMTTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) —
A BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control releases of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.
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Body found along Chicago shoreline identified as Indiana man
January 9, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — A body discovered Sunday along Chicago's Lake Michigan shoreline has been identified as that of a Gary, Indiana man, authorities said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office said Monday that the body was identified as that of John Puza Jr., 48, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Polish man who vanished at party found dead in Lake Michigan
December 7, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — A Polish man who vanished last weekend after attending a party at a Chicago bar was found dead early Wednesday in Lake Michigan, officials said.
Krzysztof Szubert, 21, was pulled unresponsive from the lake at the Oak Street Beach about 1:55 a.m.
State files criminal charges against Wisconsin dairy farm
December 7, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — State prosecutors filed criminal charges against a Kewaunee farmer, agronomist and hauler who allegedly illegally dumped nearly 3 million gallons of excess manure that washed into tributaries of Lake Michigan.
No federal aid to restart Michigan nuclear power plant
November 20, 2022 GMTCOVERT, Mich. (AP) — The federal government has turned down a request for financial aid to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, the owner said.
Holtec International said it was notified Friday by the U.S.
Republican Sen. Young wins 2nd term in holding Indiana seat
November 9, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young won his Indiana seat for a second term on Tuesday after employing a front-runner strategy throughout his campaign of largely ignoring Democratic challenger Thomas McDermott.
US Supreme Court won’t consider Lake Michigan beach case
November 2, 2022 GMTPORTER, Ind. (AP) — The public will keep the right to use Indiana’s Lake Michigan shoreline for recreation as the U.S. Supreme Court won’t consider arguments from nearby property owners who claimed they also owned the beach.
Aunt accused of pushing nephew into lake charged with murder
October 4, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman has been charged with first-degree murder more than a week after the death of her 3-year-old nephew, who she allegedly pushed into Lake Michigan and watched as he sank into the water.
US high court asked to undo Indiana Lake Michigan ruling
September 29, 2022 GMTPORTER, Ind. (AP) — Three property owners with land along northwest Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to undo a 2018 ruling by Indiana's high court which declared that the shoreline is owned by the state for the public’s enjoyment.
Boy pulled from lake after aunt allegedly pushed him dies
September 26, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — A 3-year-old boy who was allegedly pushed into Lake Michigan in Chicago by his aunt last week has died, officials said.
Josiah Brown, who had been in grave condition and was not expected to survive since he was pulled from the lake last Monday, was pronounced dead shortly after 10 a.m.
Police: Illinois woman shoved nephew, 3, into Lake Michigan
September 21, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman faces felony charges after she allegedly shoved her 3-year-old nephew into Lake Michigan and did nothing to save the boy, who was rescued by firefighters but is not expected to survive, officials said.
Steelworker dies after industrial accident at Indiana mill
September 19, 2022 GMTEAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) — A steelworker who was injured last week in an industrial accident at a northwest Indiana steel mill has died at a Chicago hospital, officials said.
Michael Osika, 44, of Schererville died Saturday after being injured Thursday at the Cleveland-Cliffs Indiana Harbor steel mill in East Chicago, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.
BP reaches $2.75M deal over Indiana refinery pollution
September 15, 2022 GMTTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Oil titan BP reached a $2.75 million settlement Thursday over air pollution from its largest refinery after environmentalists complained of repeated emissions violations at the Whiting facility in Indiana.
Production resumes at Indiana refinery shutdown after fire
September 12, 2022 GMTWHITING, Ind. (AP) — Regular production has resumed at a northwest Indiana refinery that was shut down last month following an electrical fire.
Boater reports body 12 miles off Lake Michigan shore
September 5, 2022 GMTSHOREHAM, Mich. (AP) — Investigators were working to identify the person whose body was pulled from Lake Michigan after being spotted about 12 miles from shore, authorities said Monday.
A sailboat captain saw the body Sunday offshore from the Berrien County village of Shoreham and reported the discovery to the Coast Guard, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department said.
Michigan lifting some fuel rules after Indiana refinery fire
August 27, 2022 GMTLANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Saturday lifting some rules on fuel supply transportation in response to an Indiana oil refinery fire that could affect supply and prices in some Midwestern states.
No lifeguards, no swimming at Indiana Dunes State Park beach
August 19, 2022 GMTCHESTERTON, Ind. (AP) — For the second time in three years, a lifeguard shortage has prompted Indiana Dunes State Park to ban swimming beginning Saturday and until further notice.
Chicago officials urge lakefront caution after drownings
August 19, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Public safety officials are urging Chicago residents to exercise caution along the city’s lakefront after incidents spanning less than a week saw three people apparently drown and a woman lose her feet in a boating mishap.
Coroner: Lake Michigan body is that of missing Chicago man
August 18, 2022 GMTWHITING, Ind. (AP) — A body found near northwestern Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline has been identified as that of a Chicago man who vanished with a friend in late July during a boating trip, authorities said.
NASCAR to hit the streets of Chicago with downtown race
July 20, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Ben Kennedy is thinking big. As in big cities, big ideas and big plans.
That's how NASCAR and Chicago got together.
Kennedy played an instrumental role in NASCAR bringing an unprecedented street race to downtown Chicago next year during its 75th season in yet another radical change to its once staid schedule.
Body recovered in Lake Michigan; 4 drownings in 1 day
July 14, 2022 GMTSOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — The body of an Ohio man was recovered Thursday in Lake Michigan, the fourth drowning from a day earlier in western Michigan.
Authorities said Anthony Diehl, 33, may have been trying to help a 7-year-old boy who was struggling Wednesday in the water in South Haven.
Two girls pulled from Lake Michigan at Gary beach, 1 dies
July 12, 2022 GMTGARY, Ind. (AP) — One girl died and another was released after treatment at a hospital after they were pulled from Lake Michigan after struggling in the water Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Visitors were able to pull one of the girls from the water at Gary's Marquette Beach but the other remained underwater until a Lake County Sheriff’s Department helicopter located her in the water and directed responders to her location, Indiana conservation officers said.
Chicago-area man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan
July 11, 2022 GMTCHESTERTON, Ind. (AP) — A 72-year-old suburban Chicago man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes State Park.
The Porter County Coroner’s Office said Kirshnaraju Rudraraju of Woodridge, Illinois, died Sunday.
Week after July 4 parade shooting, a moment of silence
July 11, 2022 GMTHIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — One week after a shooting at a Fourth of July parade that left seven dead, the Chicago suburb of Highland Park held a moment of silence Monday morning to mark the exact time police say the first shot was fired.
Michigan panel wants details on Great Lakes oil tunnel plan
July 7, 2022 GMTTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan regulatory panel said Thursday that it needs more information about safety risks before it can rule on Enbridge Energy's plan to extend an oil pipeline through a tunnel beneath a waterway linking two of the Great Lakes.
Wisconsin court bats down challenge to Kohler golf course
June 30, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Conservatives on the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a conservation group couldn't challenge an agency's decision to sell state park land for the construction of a high-end golf course along the shores of Lake Michigan.
DNR: Florida man dies trying to save teen in Lake Michigan
June 27, 2022 GMTPORTER, Ind. (AP) — Lifeguards recovered the body of a Florida man Monday after he tried to save the life of a teenager, Indiana conservation officers said.
Thomas Kenning, 38, of St. Petersburg, Florida, was at Porter Beach when he saw a female in distress in Lake Michigan, officers said.
Near drownings prompt closing of swimming area at state park
June 22, 2022 GMTGRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — The swimming area at Grand Haven State Park in western Michigan has been closed following several near drownings.
Park officials shut down swimming Tuesday in Lake Michigan off the beach.
Slingsby steers ‘Flying Roo’ to 5th straight SailGP victory
June 19, 2022 GMTTom Slingsby and his mates have perfected the routine by now. They pose with the Australian flag as their catamaran bobs gently in the swells and then spray each other with Champagne after another victory.
Wind blows Canada’s way in SailGP Chicago while US struggles
June 18, 2022 GMTPhil Robertson’s Team Canada bounced back from a capsize earlier in the week to win two of three fleet races Saturday and take the lead in the United States Sail Grand Prix Chicago on Lake Michigan.
Spithill, USA look for SailGP win in home waters off Chicago
June 17, 2022 GMTSailing on Lake Michigan in front of home crowds on Chicago’s Navy Pier would provide the perfect backdrop for skipper Jimmy Spithill and Team USA to claim their first SailGP regatta victory.
The T-Mobile United States Sail Grand Prix will be SailGP’s Chicago debut as well as the first freshwater competition in the three seasons of the global league.
Chicago cop pleads not guilty in struggle with Black woman
June 16, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — A white former Chicago police officer captured on video struggling with a Black woman who was walking her dog along a Lake Michigan beach pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of official misconduct and aggravated battery.
McCarron, Ames weather rain, wind to share Senior PGA lead
May 28, 2022 GMTBENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Tournament housemates Scott McCarron and Stephen Ames each shot 5-under 66 in stormy and cold conditions Friday at Harbor Shores to share the second-round lead in the Senior PGA Championship.
Steven Alker, Bob Estes share Senior PGA lead at 64
May 27, 2022 GMTBENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — On a day when birdies were flying around Harbor Shores in the first round of the Senior PGA Championship, Steven Alker began soaring with an eagle.
The 50-year-old New Zealander, who already has won twice and leads the PGA Tour Champions money list with almost $1.2 million, started his round with a 25-foot downhill eagle putt on the 539-yard, par-5 10th hole after a 240-yard approach with a 5-wood.
Coal-powered passenger ship to convert to new fuel source
May 26, 2022 GMTLUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — A coal-powered passenger steamship on Lake Michigan that's the last of its kind in the U.S. will stop using coal to fuel its historic engines once its operators settle on an alternate power source.
Court declines to disturb Lake Michigan beach access ruling
May 26, 2022 GMTPORTER, Ind. (AP) — A federal appeals court has declined to disturb an Indiana Supreme Court ruling, later codified into Indiana law, which declared that Lake Michigan's shoreline is — and always has been — owned by the state for the public’s use.
Explosion at East Chicago slag pit; no injuries reported
May 22, 2022 GMTEAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) — An explosion has occurred in a slag pit in northwestern Indiana.
The blast at Lafarge North America in East Chicago Sunday afternoon was at a contractor's facility at a mill that turns slag into cement, the (Northwest Indiana) Times reported.
Police: 2 Indiana brothers drown off Lake Michigan beach
May 16, 2022 GMTSAWYER, Mich. (AP) — Two of four Indiana teenagers pulled from the waters off a Lake Michigan beach in southwestern Michigan have died.
Baroda-Lake Township Police Lt. Wesley Koza said Monday that the two drowning victims were brothers from South Bend, WSBT-TV reported.
Body found in Lake Michigan IDed as missing college student
May 13, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — A body found along Chicago's Lake Michigan shoreline in early May has been identified as that of a college student who vanished last month around the time her boyfriend also went missing.
Missing girl, 3, dies after being found in NW Indiana lake
May 13, 2022 GMTLONG BEACH, Ind. (AP) — A 3-year-old girl who went missing in a northwest Indiana community died after she was found hours later along a small lake's shoreline, police said.
The girl, who had autism and was nonverbal, died Thursday despite an hourslong effort to revive her, said Michigan City Police Department Sgt.
Body of Indianapolis man recovered from Lake Michigan
April 28, 2022 GMTOGDEN DUNES, Ind. (AP) — The body of an Indianapolis man who fell into Lake Michigan while walking on unstable shelf ice was recovered Thursday, Indiana conservation officers said.
The body of Bryce Dunfee, 22, was found Thursday morning and recovered at West Beach in Indiana Dunes National Park in Porter County, officers said.
Gov. Whitmer wants federal aid to keep nuclear plant open
April 20, 2022 GMTMichigan's Democratic governor wants a nuclear power plant on Lake Michigan to stay open and she's asking the federal government to pay for it.
But the owner of the Palisades Power Plant says it's too late — the plant will be shut down in May as scheduled.
Energy shift creates opening for ‘world’s largest batteries’
April 19, 2022 GMTLUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — Sprawled like a gigantic swimming pool atop a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan is an asphalt-and-clay pond holding enough water to produce electricity for 1.6 million households.
3 bodies recovered from Chicago waterways over 2 days
April 17, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Authorities said they were investigating the deaths of three people whose bodies were found in Chicago's waterways this weekend.
Coast Guard cutter arrives at new home port in Minnesota
March 31, 2022 GMTDULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Spar has arrived at its new home port in Minnesota after undergoing a year of maintenance.
The arrival Wednesday in Duluth comes as members of Congress are pushing for another heavy icebreaker on the Great Lakes.
Man in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot: No one twisted our arms
March 24, 2022 GMTA second insider in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told jurors Thursday that the group was prepared to use a grenade launcher and machine gun to fight security officers at her vacation home.
Chicago’s Adler Planetarium announces reopening
March 1, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) —
The Adler Planetarium in Chicago will open this week for the first time since it closed its doors nearly two years ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The famed planetarium on the shores of Lake Michigan will on March 4 reopen, joining the ranks of museums and other institutions that have opened their doors once again in recent days months after the pandemic forced them to close.
Even in water-rich Michigan, no guarantee of enough for all
February 27, 2022 GMTALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) — Dale Buist knew running a commercial greenhouse would pose challenges. He just never expected a water shortage to be among them. Not in Michigan, with its vast aquatic riches.
Indiana man missing after fall into Lake Michigan from ice
February 22, 2022 GMTPORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — An Indianapolis man is missing and presumed dead after he fell into Lake Michigan when he and a group of friends ventured onto an ice shelf at Indiana Dunes National Park, authorities said.
Indiana steel mill agrees to pay $3M, improve waste system
February 15, 2022 GMTPORTAGE Ind. (AP) — A steel company has agreed to pay $3 million and improve the wastewater system at an Indiana mill, more than two years after a discharge of ammonia and toxic chemicals killed fish and closed beaches, the federal government said Monday.
Cruise ships to return to Muskegon after canceled seasons
January 30, 2022 GMTMUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — Cruise ships will visit Muskegon again this summer, after stops were canceled for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Seventeen stops are planned for this summer, and more could be planned in coming years, the Muskegon Chronicle reported.
Michigan man dies in accident on freighter along NW Indiana
January 22, 2022 GMTTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man who was a freighter shipmate has died in an accident aboard a 1,000-foot freighter along northwest Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Richard Gray of Traverse City died Monday following the accident on the Walter J.
Long-sought Great Lakes projects get funding under new law
January 20, 2022 GMTA project that will boost Great Lakes shipping in a crucial bottleneck and another intended to protect the lakes from invasive carp will get big funding increases under the Biden administration's infrastructure package, officials said Thursday.
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27 people rescued from floating ice chunk in Green Bay
January 9, 2022 GMTGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Authorities rescued 27 people from a floating chunk of ice that broke away from shore in the bay of Green Bay in eastern Wisconsin, the sheriff's office said Sunday.
No injuries were reported in the incident that happened Saturday morning north of Green Bay, in the arm that's part of Lake Michigan, the Brown County Sheriff's Office reported.
Snow continues to pound western Michigan, Upper Peninsula
January 6, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Snow fueled by the Great Lakes fell for a second consecutive day Thursday in western Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, with some communities reporting remarkable amounts and bracing for even more by Friday.
Ohio company will pay nearly $250K for Michigan fish kill
January 6, 2022 GMTESCANABA, Mich. (AP) — A paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has agreed to pay nearly $250,000 to settle an investigation of a fish kill in the Escanaba River, state regulators said.
Snow slamming western Michigan; more than a foot possible
January 6, 2022 GMTMUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — Forecasters extended a winter storm warning to Friday in western Michigan with some areas likely to get more than a foot of snow.
Counties west of U.S. 131 and closer to Lake Michigan were expected to see the largest amount, the National Weather Service said.