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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...
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.
Morley Stanwood school board hit with tornado warning during their monthly meeting
A Northern Michigan school board meeting was interrupted Monday when a tornado warning was issued for Mecosta County. The storm came as the Morley Stanwood Community Schools board of education held their monthly meeting. “We were in the library there in the high school and about 6:45 the power flickered, flickered, went off, and the emergency lights came on. And we talked and we thought, ‘That’s not a big deal,’” said superintendent Roger Cole. That was until their phones started blowing up with notifications.
STORM PHOTOS | 13 ON YOUR SIDE viewers share photos of the Monday evening storm, aftermath
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich — Severe weather in West Michigan Monday evening caused thousands to lose power and scattered damage throughout the area. The storms appear to have caused the most damage in Mecosta County, causing power outages that include several schools in the Morley Standwood Community Schools district. The district will be closed on Tuesday.
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...
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...
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crashing into deer
MECOSTA COUNTY, MI – A motorcyclist was injured Monday, May 20, when he struck a deer, sheriff’s deputies said. The crash was reported at 5:38 a.m. on 30th Avenue and Pierce Road in Mecosta County’s Wheatland Township. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
KPOP MERCH Opens First US Store In Lakeview
LAKEVIEW — Leah Kim has a good track record when it comes to trusting her gut with big business decisions. Nearly 10 years ago, Kim opened Choc Choc Cosmetics, a health and beauty store focused on Korean skincare products. For the South Korea native with degrees in education and English literature, opening a cosmetics store seemed like a leap of faith at the time, she said.
How hearing loss can affect your relationships
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – You may think hearing loss only affects you but is it also causing problems in your relationship? Here to talk about that is Dr. Pam Keenan with McDonald Hearing Services, our Hearing Expert. >>>Take a look!. McDonald Hearing Services. OFFER: Free hearing/screening consultation if...
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