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More thunderstorms expected in Michigan as weather service tries to confirm tornado touchdown
Weather watchers were checking early Tuesday whether a weak tornado touched down the night before in Mecosta County, about an hour north of Grand Rapids, where gusts took down trees and appeared to damage a house. Thunderstorms swept through the state on Monday night, and meteorologists said more storms are expected Tuesday evening...
Morley Stanwood Community Schools are closed Tuesday due to power outages caused by severe weather
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — A school district in Mecosta County is closing their schools Tuesday due to severe weather Monday evening. Morley Stanwood Community Schools announced that they are closing due to power outages caused by the storms. "Due to power outages caused by tonight's storms and restoration time...
Mt. Pleasant Police investigating deadly bike crash
MT. PLEASANT – Mt. Pleasant Police are investigating a deadly bike and car accident that happened on May 22. Police were called out to the area of W. High and S. Henry Street around 6:15 in the evening. When they arrived, they say they found a 67-year-old man from Mt. Pleasant dead after being struck by a car headed westbound on High Street. Authorities say the driver of the car, a 57-year-old woman, was not injured.
Here’s how Northern Michigan residents observe Memorial Day
Many people view it as the start of summer, but it’s also a day to honor the brave men and women we’ve lost over the years. We asked 9&10 followers what they do on this holiday. Here’s what you told us: Putting flowers on the graves of family members. - Philip Spaulding We watch the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS.
Thousands without power after severe thunderstorms roll through West Michigan
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — Thousands are without power in West Michigan following severe weather. Thunderstorms rolled through the area Monday, leaving over 19,000 people without power, according to Consumers Energy and Great Lakes Energy's outage maps. The majority of the outages were north of Grand Rapids, following US-131 north...
Aetna Township man arrested for attacking his dad with knife, deputies say
MECOSTA COUNTY — The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that a man was arrested after attacking his father with a knife. Around 10:32 p.m., deputies were sent to a residence in Aetna Township. Investigators found that a man had assaulted his father with a knife, deputies said. The man then threatened to harm himself, and then threatened suicide by cop if officers tried to enter the residence to arrest him, deputies said.
Experience wildlife and nature up-close at Ferris State
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Ferris State University offers a unique opportunity for the community to experience nature and wildlife. Located on the ground floor of the University’s Arts, Sciences, and Education Commons building is the Card/Riley Conservation & Wildlife Education Center, a 5,000 sq. ft facility reflecting Northern Michigan’s hunting and fishing culture and wildlife globally.
One dead, another injured in Lake County shooting
A man is dead and another injured after a shooting in Lake County. It happened early Saturday where Lake County sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene. A man from Baldwin was laying on the road near Peyton’s Bar & Grill-he’d been shot multiple times and was later pronounced dead. An 18 year old male from Idlewild was taken to the hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound-he’ll be taken into custody after he’s released.
Daily Devotional: A soft covering
"Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received." — 1 Peter 4:8-10 NRSVUE. When I...
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