Public radio journalist & news director @WCMUNews | Formerly @IowaPublicRadio @WFIU | @DenisonU & @IndianaUniv alum | Tips: rick.brewer@cmich.edu
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Rick Brewer retweeted
Very significant for Michigan.
Massachusetts voters approved a proposal to make records of the governor + lawmakers generally available to the public upon request.
Michigan be the only state with broad #FOIA exemptions for the governor + lawmakers. msn.com/en-us/news/other/mas…
Rick Brewer retweeted
After winning the election to become Michigan's next governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson says she will keep her promise to voluntarily comply with FOIA starting on Jan. 1.
Live Michigan primary election results will be rolling in all night long over at @WCMUNews
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Democrats maintain Michigan Senate majority. @MIRSnews has called the 35th District special election for Democrat @ChedrickGreene. Republican @TunneyforSenate has conceded, per @WCMUNews reporter AJ Jones, who is at the Greene campaign watch party in Saginaw.
Officials are working around the clock to try and prevent water from overtaking the Cheboygan Dam. WCMU's Emma George-Griffin was on the ground and captured some video of water racing through the dam.
Large water pumps have been installed at the Cheboygan Dam to try and divert water away from the dam. The Michigan DNR said they now have 11 pumps up and running. From WCMU's Emma George-Griffin.
WCMU's Emma George-Griffin was on the ground across northern Michigan reporting on widespread flooding. This is at Marian Park in Indian River, MI
The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Department released a map of areas in Cheboygan that may experience flooding. The areas shaded in green are “the target area for potential flooding,” according to the department.
Rick Brewer retweeted
Crews have installed additional pumps at the Cheboygan Dam to help move more water through and manage rising water levels. Officials continue to closely monitor conditions and adjust operations as needed.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed, follow guidance from local officials and use caution around the waterway.
@MichStatePolice | #micheboygandam2026 | #emergencymanagement | #miwx
ALT photo of two yellow pumps at a river bank pumping water
ALT photo of two yellow pumps at a river bank pumping water
Rick Brewer retweeted
Today, I’m declaring a State of Emergency in Cheboygan County to coordinate ongoing work around the Cheboygan Dam.
This emergency declaration will help local, state, and federal officials protect Michiganders and property from flooding following record snowfall and recent rain.
The @MichStatePolice say water levels at the Cheboygan Dam are now 18 inches from the top of the dam. When it reaches 12 inches, the @MichiganDNR says it will begin executing an emergency plan. The exact details of that plan have not yet been made public.
Rick Brewer retweeted
One Shining Moment: Division III edition 🌟🎥
#WhyD3
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41-year Nebraska announcer Kent Pavelka’s (@KentPavelka) call of the end of #4 Nebraska’s win over #5 Vanderbilt and advancement to their first Sweet 16
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NATIONAL. CHAMPS. 💍
For the first time in program history, @DenisonSports bring home the @NCAADIII women’s basketball national title! Congratulations @DUWBB! 🏆
#NCACPride | #ncacwbkb | #d3hoops
Rick Brewer retweeted
Really cool moment tonight postgame after VCU upset UNC. VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. made a point to shoutout the student reporters that made the trip.
Lots of great stuff this time of year, but this was a really awesome, genuine exchange.
Rick Brewer retweeted
19 years ago, Jason McElwain, the autistic manger for his high school basketball team, played for the first time.
In the final 4 minutes, he scored 20 points.
I’ll never forget watching this in HS & seeing him win an ESPY over Kobe’s 81-point game
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Rick Brewer retweeted
We don’t have alligators ❌
We don’t have hurricanes ❌
We don’t have volcanoes❌
But we do have snow drifts that are taller than our houses ✅
This was sent in from De Tour Village, MI which is in the far eastern section of the Upper Peninsula. Thank you to Tiffany for allowing us to share.
Rick Brewer retweeted
This is what Alpena looks like. Please do not travel. If you see a downed power line, STOP 🛑 do not touch it, and dial 9-1-1 to report it.
ALT Tree with ice on it.
ALT Tree in roadway.
ALT Power line sagging in the road.
ALT Tree laying in the road.
The @NWSGaylord has issued an ice storm warning for northern Michigan. Details below: radio.wcmu.org/local-regiona…
