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2,300 without power near Jackson amid severe thunderstorm
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Wednesday’s severe thunderstorm knocked out power for more than 2,300 Consumers Energy customers north of Jackson. There were 2,374 customers north of Jackson without power as of 2:40 p.m., April 17, according to the energy company’s outage map. The cause and restoration time have yet to be determined.
This bird’s comeback means more spotters are needed in Michigan. Here’s how to sign up.
EAST TAWAS, MI — A conservation organization hopes to recruit more people to monitor piping plovers, the once-endangered species of shorebird now flourishing near the Great Lakes. Huron Pines, an Alpena-based group, plans to host training sessions for prospective monitors Saturday, April 20, at Tawas Point State Park Pavilion,...
Lightning facts: How to stay safe during a thunderstorm
As we make our way through the month of April, we all of a sudden find ourselves with warmer temperatures and spring-like conditions across the board. Along with this comes the increased chances for severe weather in Michigan. April begins severe weather season in our region of the nation, which lasts through the month of August.
Decision to ask voters for higher 911 surcharge will come down to the wire
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The county Board of Commissioners will go down to the wire before deciding whether to ask voters for a higher telephone surcharge to support the 911 emergency dispatch system. Commissioners voted for a second time on Wednesday, April 17, to postpone a decision on whether to...
Man accused of shooting 5 people after fight over parking spot arrested at Detroit Metro Airport
ROMULUS, MI -- A suspect in the shooting of five people last month was arrested at Detroit Metro Airport last week, shortly after he got deboarded a flight. According to Fox 2 Detroit, Damond Hunter, 32, was apprehended after returning to Michigan from Tennessee, two weeks after the shooting took place.
Surrounded by skyscrapers, Michigan has the top-ranked public square in the country
DETROIT - There aren’t too many places where you’ll find both a beach and an ice skating rink in the same area during different seasons. A public square in Michigan has just been ranked number one in the entire country. Ranked above some of the coolest public squares...
Sauna, billiards room and home theater: Lakeside Michigan mansion hits market at $2.79 million
LAPEER, MI — As the temperatures rise and summer’s warmth is nearly upon us, lakeside is the place to be. And with this home, the lake is right there in your backyard. Located at 4143 Longview Drive in Lapeer, this gem is listed for $2,799,000 through American Homes and Realty with Janet Mass, a real estate agent.
Genesee County man who was inspired by a movie buys lotto ticket, wins $500K jackpot
LANSING, MI -- A little inspiration from a movie led a 26-year-old Genesee County man to a huge lottery win recently as he brought home a $500,000 jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lucky No. 13 instant game. “I was watching a movie and the main character won big on...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for 32 counties, severe storm line already formed, moving fast
A severe thunderstorm watch covers most of southern Lower Michigan until 7 p.m. The line of severe storms has formed and is zipping to the east across Lower Michigan. This round of severe t-storms will hit fast and be over quickly. Most of the severe weather could be over and east into Lake Huron and Canada by 5 p.m.
Looking for morel mushroom hunting hot spots? Try this DNR Mi-Morels map
Michigan morel hunters, the time is nearly here. A few reports of the elusive, delicious morel mushroom already have been popping up in online Michigan foraging groups as this month’s warm weather has begun to coax out these wild treasures early in some places. If you purchase a product...
Expungement clinic in Flint will show residents path to clearing criminal records
FLINT, MI -- Flint residents can get information and help in clearing their criminal records during an expungement clinic planned on Friday, April 19. Leon-El-Alamin, 1st Ward councilman , Legal Services of Eastern Michigan and the Genesee County Friend of the Court have organized the program, which is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. at the Hasselbring Senior Center, 1002 W Home Ave.
Downtown Detroit is getting its first 5-star hotel
DETROIT - Downtown Detroit will soon have its first 5-star hotel. It will be located inside Michigan’s second tallest building, Hudson’s Detroit. Bedrock Detroit just announced that the global luxury hotel brand, Edition, will open one of its largest hotels and residence developments in the world at Hudson’s Detroit. The Detroit Edition and the Residences at the Detroit Edition will together occupy all 45 floors of the tower at 1208 Woodward Avenue.
Jill Biden will visit Grand Rapids for Ford’s First Lady Luncheon
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- First Lady Jill Biden will be the keynote speaker at the First Lady Luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Biden will be the first sitting first lady to attend the annual luncheon taking place on Friday, April 26, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel. Previous events hosted Rosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Laura Bush.
More areas of Michigan could be hit by large hail, damaging wind gusts, reduced area of tornado threat
We have a really good feel for the timing and location of a line of severe thunderstorms today. The latest official forecast has spread the wind and hail threat northward into the Saginaw Valley region. Here’s the quick summary of the various severe weather outlooks for tornadoes, wind gusts and...
Flint MTA terminal reopens as police continue search for gunman in downtown shooting
FLINT, MI – The Flint Mass Transportation Authority terminal reopened Tuesday evening, hours after two men began shooting at each other leaving one critically injured and the other one the run. Flint police were called to the shooting around 8 a.m. April 16 following reports of shots being fired....
Detroit Wing Company abruptly closes its doors at two Genesee County locations
GENESEE COUNTY, MI - The Detroit Wing Company abruptly closed its doors this week at two different Genesee County locations. The locations at Grand Blanc Township and Davison both closed, along with the Oxford location. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
New White Horse Tavern owners ready to add ‘a little bit of our flavor’
FLINT, MI — After 50 years in business, the White Horse Tavern owners have moved on. The longstanding bar and restaurant at the corner of Court and Ann Arbor streets in Flint was owned by brothers Steve and Chris Poulos. “I’m getting old,” said Chris Poulos, 73. “The first...
2024 NFL draft: Loaded offensive line class should entice Detroit Lions
This is the second of an eight-part series previewing the Detroit Lions’ positional needs and priorities heading into the NFL draft, which is scheduled for April 25-27 in Detroit. Today: Offensive line. Previously: Receiver. Projected starters: LT Taylor Decker, LG Kevin Zeitler, C Frank Ragnow, RG Graham Glasgow, RT...
Damaging 60 mph winds, large hail, tornado possible with severe weather threat
A severe weather threat exists for part of Michigan later today. And depending on the conditions at the time, these storms could bring the threat of large hail, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, and even the possibility of a tornado. The National Weather Service (NWS) early today updated...
Home values rising in Detroit, especially for Black homeowners, study shows
DETROIT (AP) — Home values in Detroit — especially for Black residents — have increased by billions of dollars in the years following the city’s exit from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, according to a study released Tuesday. The University of Michigan Poverty Solutions...
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