Stephen Swanson is a web producer at CBS News Minnesota. Stephen was a floor director for a decade before moving to the WCCO-TV newsroom in 2011, where he focuses on general assignment reporting.

As temperatures soar into the 90s this Fourth of July weekend, crowds are expected to descend on the beaches of the St. Croix River in Hudson, Wisconsin. But heat isn't the only concern this weekend. ...

HOLLAND, Mich — The U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies are ramping up patrols this Fourth of July weekend to ensure safe boating on West Michigan’s waters. Lakes across the area are ...

Here at 7 News Detroit, we want to make sure you start your day off on the right foot, informed about weather, traffic, the latest news and more. That's why we have the 7 Morning Digest, where we'll ...

Always wear a seatbelt while in a vehicle. Avoid distractions, such as cell phones, while driving. Adhere to posted speed limits. Never operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or ...

Central Iowa Water Works is inviting metro residents to spend what's forecast to be a hot Fourth of July weekend to splash and play, even as it maintains an unprecedented lawn‐watering ban to preserve ...

We are getting a firsthand look at what it takes to patrol our waterways here in Greater Cincinnati. The Department of Natural Resources is gearing up for a busy holiday weekend. There will be close ...

LOOK UNDER THE INVESTIGATE TAB WITH THE 4TH OF JULY TOMORROW, FAMILIES ACROSS THE PALM BEACHES AND TREASURE COAST WILL BE OUT ENJOYING THE POOL OR THE BEACH. IF THE RAIN HOLDS OUT. BUT WITH SEVERAL ...

Lake Huron's warmest temperature was 78.1 degrees near Sebewaing, Michigan. Lake Michigan averaged more than 66 degrees on July 3. Lakes Erie, Huron, Ontario and Superior all have posted readings at ...

MACON, Ga. — If you were looking to swim in the Ocmulgee during the July 4th holiday, you might be out of luck in Macon-Bibb County. The county says Ocmulgee River access has been closed at Amerson ...

Usage is down 30% since the unprecedented watering ban was imposed June 12 as nitrate levels in source water reached near-record levels. The ban will remain until sustained nitrate levels drop back ...