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Michigan researchers discover eerie 1909 shipwreck at bottom of Lake Superior
Historians in Michigan recently announced that a shipwreck dating back more than a century has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Superior.
The Adella Shores, a wooden steamship built in 1894, was carrying salt to Duluth, Minnesota, when it mysteriously disappeared on May 1, 1909.
None of the ship’s 14 sailors were ever heard from again, according to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS), located in Paradise, Michigan.
The vessel’s name came from the company that built it, which was Shores Lumber Company, and the owner’s daughter — who was named Adella.
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The GLSHS waited until the 115th commemoration of the ship’s disappearance before announcing that the wreck was discovered a few years ago.
The ship was spotted in the summer of 2021 thanks to the GLSHS’s side-scan sonar system.
The Adella Shores was named after the shipowner’s daughter, who was named Adella (inset, left). (Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society)
Researchers found the remains of the ship’s boiler, its cargo hold, its port bow and more on the bottom of Lake Superior.
Although debris was found, there was no sign of the sailors’ remains.
Bruce E. Lynn, executive director of the GLSHS, told Fox News Digital that shipwrecks in the Great Lakes were more common than one might expect.
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“There are a variety of reasons for this, and the weather was often a prime factor,” he said.
“The lakes create their own micro-climates and conditions can change extremely quickly.”
The Adella Shores was spotted in the summer of 2021 thanks to the GLSHS’s side-scan sonar system. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society )
“Weather reporting was not as accurate as it is today, and ships like the Adella Shores could get caught in situations, very quickly, that they were unable to safely get out of,” Lynn added.
“Reduced visibility caused problems, too, and vessel collisions were not uncommon. There were far more ships operating.”
The Adella Shores sank two times before the fatal 1909 incident. Lynn said ice caused the ship to sink twice at docks, but a storm most likely caused the final shipwreck.
“Ships like the Adella Shores didn’t have radar or GPS … so they would often sail ‘blind’ through low visibility situations, sometimes leading to collision.”
The Adella Shores’ port bow was found during the underwater search. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society )
Lynn said that there are between 6,000 and 10,000 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. Many have not been discovered yet, but officials from the GLSHS have found 12 in the past three years.
As to why the shipwreck wasn’t revealed until this week, historians say that such discoveries require years of research.
“People often ask us why we wait so long to release shipwrecks that we find,” Corey Adkins, GLSHS communications director, said in a press release.
“Every one of these stories is important and deserves to be told with the utmost honor and respect.”
“GLSHS has had some banner years of discovery … and a lot of research goes into each press release, ensuring that we tell the story accurately,” Adkins added.
A cargo winch from the Adella Shores was spotted at the bottom of Lake Superior. (Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society )
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society was founded in 1978 by “a group of divers, teachers and educators to commence exploration of historic shipwrecks in eastern Lake Superior, near Whitefish Point in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula,” says the organization on its website.
The nonprofit group runs two museum sites on historic properties: The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Whitefish Point Light Station, Whitefish Point; and the U.S. Weather Bureau Building, Soo Locks Park, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.
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Construction on a stretch of Forest Home Avenue in Milwaukee County is set to resume as part of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation resurfacing project, according to WisDOT.
The project affects Highway 24 — also known as Forest Home Avenue — between Janesville Road in Hales Corners and 45th Street in Milwaukee. The project started in early 2025 and is expected to be completed in mid-2026.
Here’s what to know about the latest construction update.
When will Forest Home Avenue construction resume?
Preparation work for construction along Forest Home Avenue is expected to begin the week of March 16, according to WisDOT.
Active construction work is scheduled to begin the week of March 23, weather permitting.
Where will construction be?
Construction work will take place in two segments along the corridor. The segment between 45th Street and Howard Avenue is already largely complete and will include minor lighting work and restoration.
The segment between Howard Avenue and Janesville Road will include resurfacing, permanent pavement markings, guardrail installation and improvements at several intersections.
What work will be done during construction?
The Highway 24 project will improve about 5 miles of roadway. The work includes resurfacing pavement, replacing traffic signals and lighting at numerous locations, making improvements to the bridge at 76th Street and upgrading sidewalks and curb ramps.
Traffic impacts during Forest Home Avenue construction in Milwaukee County
During construction, Highway 24 will be reduced to one lane in each direction in active work zones. Drivers may also encounter parking lane restrictions, overnight or short-term closures at ramps and intersections, and temporary pedestrian detours.
Access to businesses and residences along the corridor will be maintained during construction.
When will the project be completed?
The project is currently scheduled to be completed in early summer, though WisDOT says the timeline may change depending on weather conditions.
Adrienne Davis is a south suburban reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Got any tips or stories to share? Contact Adrienne at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Winter weather is back, with flakes falling across the area Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Snow has led to slush on the roads in the Twin Cities metro, which is creating slick spots on roadways – especially on bridges and overpasses, as well as side streets and parking lots.
The slick spots are patchy because the ground has been so warm over the past few days. The warm ground has also helped keep snow totals lower. However, there are minor accumulations in the Twin Cities, especially north of the metro, where there is a winter weather advisory in effect until Wednesday afternoon.
Snow is expected to wind down by around sunrise Wednesday. Skies will then clear, making way for afternoon sun and a high of around 39 degrees. Any snow that did fall is expected to melt pretty quickly.
Find live updates on weather and road conditions below, and watch FOX 9 live in the player above.
7:10 a.m. – Icy roadways
MnDOT is reporting roads in the Twin Cities being partially covered or completely covered in ice for the morning commute. This is causing crashes and backups across the metro.
You can find the latest road conditions from MnDOT here.
6:40 a.m. – Crashes reported
A couple of crashes have been reported in the Twin Cities metro, including on Highway 169 in Shakopee, which is slowing down traffic for the morning commute.
This comes as slippery conditions have been reported across the Twin Cities metro.
You can find the latest road conditions from MnDOT here.
6 a.m. – Plows out salting
Plows are out in the Twin Cities metro area clearing up the slushy roadways and dropping salt, as temperatures hover around the freezing mark Wednesday morning.
MnDOT is reporting partially covered roads in the Twin Cities, with a couple completely covered roadways in the southwest metro and north of the Twin Cities.
You can find the latest road conditions from MnDOT here.
5:30 a.m. – Slushy spots on Twin Cities roadways
Minnesota snow causing slick spots on roads
Winter weather is back, with flakes falling across the area Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Snow has led to slush on the roads in the Twin Cities metro, which is creating slick spots on roadways – especially on bridges and overpasses, as well as side streets and parking lots.
There are some slick spots on Twin Cities roadways, with MnDOT reporting most roads are partially covered in snow or slush.
You can find the latest road conditions from MnDOT here.
INDIANAPOLIS — A suspect was placed under arrest by the FBI at the Indianapolis International Airport on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the FBI Indianapolis said.
The official told WRTV the man was a suspect in a non-fatal shooting in Indianapolis that happened in the early hours of March 6, 2026.
The man, who the FBI says is a convicted felon, was first located in El Paso, Texas. He later flew to Denver, Colorado, where he boarded a plane to Indianapolis.
The FBI Indianapolis’ Violent Crimes Task Force took him into custody without incident as he deplaned in Indianapolis.
The FBI Indianapolis official added that the suspect was on federal supervised release for a previous drug trafficking case.
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