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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...
Kalkaska Area Transit offers free rides for Rural Transit Day
KALKASKA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Tuesday is Rural Transit Day and many transportation authorities offered free rides to area residents. Kalkaska Area Transit was just one of many that was offering free rides Tuesday across the county. Kalkaska has been a part of rural transit day since 1984 and the...
Voters have four candidates to consider for next probate judge
GAYLORD — Voters in the Aug. 6 primary will select one of four candidates to become the next probate judge in the 46th Circuit Court for Otsego County. The current judge, Michael Cooper, who has served since being appointed by Gov. John Engler in 2000, is retiring. Courtney Cadotte, David Delaney, Kevin Hesselink and Paul Slough are running to replace Cooper.
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.
Salvation Army 'Christmas in July' event starts Friday
NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Salvation Army in Traverse City is preparing for its 'Christmas in July' Red Kettle campaign. It's happening on July 19th & 20th throughout the Traverse City area. The campaign is designed to meet the increasing needs of people in northern Michigan. The Salvation Army says...
Marta Turnbull: Motel Bear Lake
Marta Turnbull (35) was raised in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City West High School in 2006. She then attended Davenport University in Grand Rapids and InHolland University in Amsterdam; she graduated from both in 2009, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing, advertising, and promotions and a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and international business, respectively.
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.
Meijer mPerks point theft: Michigan man pleads guilty to selling shoppers' logins
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Michigan man pleaded guilty Monday after he was caught selling Meijer customers' mPerks account information. Nicholas Mui, 22, of Grand Haven, pleaded guilty to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise. As part of his plea, Mui will forfeit his computer tower and approximately $630,000 in frozen cryptocurrency and cash.
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...
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