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Hail and a Tornado Warning Tuesday Evening
Most of West Michigan had showers and thunderstorms roll through Tuesday evening. There were over a dozen reports of hail up to 1″ in diameter. Cannonsburg and Saranac had the 1″ hail, which is severe criteria. The 1″ hail at Cannonsburg and Saranac was the largest hail that fell anywhere in the U.S. on Tuesday. Top pic. is a pretty rainbow looking ESE from Wabasis Lake (from John Frueh, Jr.)
See the Greater Lansing high school competitive cheerleading Dream Team, all-area
Here is a look at the Greater Lansing high school competitive cheerleading Dream Team and all-area as selected by area coaches. ▶ Accomplishments: Simon helped the Pirates to a state runner-up finish and earned first team all-state, all-region and all-district recognition from the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan. She also contributed to Pewamo-Westphalia winning district and regional championships.
FEMA deadline approaching for 2023 severe storm federal assistance
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The deadline to apply for federal assistance from FEMA is quickly approaching. Those affected by the severe storms that occurred last August 2023 have until May 8 to apply for federal assistance. Homeowners or renters in a handful of counties, including Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, and Livingston counties here in Mid-Michigan, are eligible to apply.
Eaton County bar described as local treasure for sale to 'the right person'
CHARLOTTE — Thirsty Bird Bar & Kitchen, the most recent in a long line of neighborhood watering holes to call 208 S. Cochran Ave. home, is for sale. "I think if the right person came along, they would see the value of it and the service it offers to the community for being...
Vote for the Lansing State Journal student of the week for April 29-May 2
Welcome to the latest week of an initiative celebrating the achievements of high school students in Greater Lansing. Every week, school leaders across the region will nominate students for recognition. And it's your job to vote for a winner. Here are the students in the running for this week's Lansing...
Why 6.5 million chickens were killed in Michigan this month
For two years, Michigan largely dodged a deadly bird flu. By the end of last year, the highly pathogenic avian influenza had infected a couple dozen backyard flocks and was detected three times at turkey farms. But in the past month, the death toll of Michigan birds has skyrocketed, and dairy cows are starting to get sick.
McLaren Greater Lansing - 04/24/24
LANSING, Mich. — Kirk Ray, President and CEO of McLaren Greater Lansing joins us today to discuss the announcement of their expansion to Grand Ledge, how they are improving access to health care for the community, and exciting new advancements in technology in health care. For more information please visit mclaren.org/lansing or call (517) 975-6000.
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