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Consumers Energy will mobilize crews in West Michigan to deal with upcoming storms
Consumers Energy is mobilizing a collection of company and contract crews to respond to thunderstorms that could arrive tonight and early tomorrow morning. “We are getting our crews ready — and we want the public to be ready — for storms that could bring high wind gusts,” said Chris Laird, Consumers Energy’s vice president for electric operations said in a news release. ...
Continuous severe storm coverage: minute by minute tracking of need-to-know info
Very severe thunderstorms are in a solid line moving from northern Illinois toward southwest Michigan. This is the article where the MLive weather team will be adding the latest important severe weather info at the top of the article as the line of storms moves across our state. 11:50 p.m....
Michigan U.S. House District 4
Two Republicans, incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga and Brendan Muir, are running in the Aug. 6 primary to advance to the Nov. 5 general election. Democrat Jessica Swartz is unopposed. The 4th District includes West Michigan from Holland south to Benton Harper, east to Battle Creek. Bill Huizenga, Republican. Huizenga,...
High-end Tornado Watch issued for SW Michigan, Gusts up to 90 mph possible
A tornado watch has been issued across northern Illinois into southwest Lower Michigan and northwest Indiana. Intense severe weather is ongoing in Iowa and Illinois at 8:00 p.m. and heading east. The Michigan counties in the tornado watch are Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. The tornado watch...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
Michigan man pleads guilty to involvement in mass mPerks cyber theft
LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced 22-year-old Nicholas Mui, of Grand Haven, Mich., pled guilty to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise in the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County for the systemic theft and sale of account access information tied to mPerks accounts. According to...
Energy Bill Going Up? Here’s How Much Michiganders Are Paying Per Month
It's no surprise that Michiganders are paying more in 2024. Known for its cold winters and humid summers, Michigan's wild weather mood swings can be tough on your home's heating and cool system-- and tough on your wallet. It's not uncommon to hear the phrase, "If you don't like the...
Michigan gymnast reaches new heights by making USA Olympic team
Michigan’s Paul Juda was on the fringe entering the United States men’s gymnastics Olympic trials June 27 and 29 in Minneapolis. The Deerfield, Illinois native picked a good time to have the meet of his life. He accomplished what he set out to do during the two-day event with zero falls and hitting all his routines. Juda finished fourth in the all-round and top-five in four events: floor (second), pommel horse (third), vault (fourth), and high bar (fifth). His Olympic dream was now left in the hands of the selection committee, who used an algorithm based on scores from the U.S. Championships and Olympic trials to determine the five members and two alternates who will represent the U.S. in Paris July 26-Aug. 11.
From upheaval to unity: Michigan Republicans unite to back Trump on national stage
MADISON, Wis. — Under the fluorescent lights of a hotel conference room, the Michigan GOP came together for the most important meal of the day — and perhaps the week — at a kickoff breakfast before making their debut on the national stage at the Republican National Convention following a period of tumult within the state party. ...
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