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Cass County declares local state of emergency following May 7 tornado
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners has declared a local “State of Emergency” following the tornado that swept northwest Cass County Tuesday evening. The declaration, signed by Cass County Board Chair Jeremiah Jones, reads: On May 7, 2024, the County of Cass, Michigan sustained severe damage, loss of property caused by a […] The post Cass County declares local state of emergency following May 7 tornado appeared first on Leader Publications.
Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties after several tornadoes hit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch, and Cass counties, after at least three tornadoes tore through West Michigan on Tuesday, destroying buildings and injuring up to 20 people.
Tornadoes tear through Southwest Michigan
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency Wednesday for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties after a severe storm system, including 4-inch wide hail and at least two confirmed tornadoes significantly damaged buildings and roads Tuesday night. National Weather Service radar confirmed the storm system resulted in multiple tornadoes touching down in the affected areas. There is widespread damage, including homes and businesses that were destroyed, trees and power lines blocking roads, and extensive property damage. ...
Cass District Library breaks ground on new Edwardsburg Branch location
EDWARDSBURG — The Cass District Library’s dreams of a new facility were officially celebrated Wednesday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Edwardsburg Branch Library. Community members gathered at the current Edwardsburg Branch Library, 2675 Church St., for the ceremony. Because the construction site was not safe, dirt from the construction site was brought to […] The post Cass District Library breaks ground on new Edwardsburg Branch location appeared first on Leader Publications.
Whitmer declares emergency after multiple tornadoes hit SW Michigan
Multiple tornadoes caused severe damage in West Michigan on Tuesday. Michigan Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch, and Cass counties after a severe storm system, including large hail up to four inches in diameter and at least two confirmed tornadoes, swept through the area leaving significant damage to buildings and roads.
National Weather Service confirms 3 tornados in Michigan, working on final reports
MICHIGAN, USA — Reports from the National Weather Service (NWS) are rolling in Wednesday evening after severe weather and multiple tornados were spotted in southwest Michigan on Tuesday. So far the NWS has confirmed three tornadoes. They said they are continuing to assess the storms and will provide more...
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