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How many more chances for Palisades?
Those of us within the 50-mile safety zone of Palisades Nuclear Plant on Lake Michigan near Covert appreciate Fred Upton's powerful voice calling for a permanent fix to most recent problems that shut down the plant. Upton, a Republican who represents...Tags: Entergy Corporation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power
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NRC: Nuke plant leak sends 79 gallons of 'very slightly radioactive water' into Lake Michigan
COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A federal safety official says that 79 gallons of "very slightly radioactive water" from a leaky tank at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant spilled into Lake Michigan. Operators of the southwestern Michigan plant shut...Tags: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power
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Zoo de Mack: Riders ready for 51 miles of biking bliss
Nearly 4000 cyclists from all over the country are expected to ride the scenic 51-mile Zoo de Mack on Saturday, May 18. The 24th annual Zoo de Mack bicycle tour leaves Saturday morning from Boyne Highlands and winds its way through the scenic Tunnel of...
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Repeat water leak at Palisades leads to shutdown of Lake Michigan shoreline nuclear plant
COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Operators of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in southwestern have removed it from service because of a repeat water leak from a tank that caused seepage into the control room last year. Operators say they took the...Tags: Entergy Corporation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power
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Search for radioactive leak at Palisades nuclear plant
WSBT-TVVAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. – Government regulators and the operators of a nuclear power plant are trying to figure out why several gallons of radioactive water leaked into Lake Michigan over the weekend. The Palisades nuclear power plant remains...Tags: Nuclear Accidents, Plant Openings, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power
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Voice of the People, May. 04
Report bullies As an adult I want to talk about events that fear, shame and childhood innocence prevented me from voicing earlier. In elementary school I became the focus of two male bullies who were in my classroom. They began sexually harassing my best...Tags: Consumer Confidence, Wilmette
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Latest Indiana news, sports, business and entertainment
SCHOOL SAFETY Pence set to approve Indiana school safety grants INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence has signed a bill that will help Indiana schools hire more school resource officers. Pence said Tuesday the bill would work as a tool to improve...Tags: Energy Resources, Explosions, Executive Branch, Entergy Corporation, Pakistan
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Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment
STATE SENATE-SPECIAL ELECTION Democrat Ananich wins Michigan Senate election FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate is going to have a new member soon. Unofficial results late Tuesday show Democratic state Rep. Jim Ananich of Flint easily...Tags: Executive Branch, Entergy Corporation, Rabies, FBI, Teaching and Learning
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US Rep. Upton says Palisades nuclear plant should stay shut till water leak fixed for good
COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A southwestern Michigan congressman says the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant should remain offline until operators permanently fix a persistent water leak that triggered a weekend shutdown. Entergy Corp. shut the plant...Tags: Fred Upton, Entergy Corporation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Power
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Kayaker rescued after falling into Lake Michigan
Tribune reporterA kayaker who had fallen off his craft was rescued from the frigid waters of Lake Michigan this afternoon by Chicago Police Department Marine Unit divers on the Near South Side. A fisherman spotted the man clinging to his kayak about 3:20 p.m. near...Tags: Hypothermia, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Police Department
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Feds: Ex-water supervisor hid use of tainted well
Crestwood's former water supervisor may have signed public documents that concealed the use of a contaminated well, but she was merely a clerk who took orders from top village officials, one of her attorneys told a federal jury Tuesday. "Theresa...
Tags: Local Government, Medical Research, Pat Quinn, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lisa Madigan
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Outgoing village clerk gets an emotional farewell
Trustees this month honored outgoing Village Clerk David Maher for his warmth, wit, humor and insights during 16 years of service to Orland Park. Trustee Ed Schussler used Maher's last Village Board meeting as an elected Orland Park official April 15 to...
Tags: Local Government, Human Interest, Economy, Business and Finance, Chicago Elections, Politics
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