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Officials assessing damages in Southwest Michigan following May 7 storms, tornadoes
(CBS DETROIT) - Local officials and the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division will conduct a joint preliminary damage assessment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency after severe storms and tornados struck Southwest Michigan earlier this month.The agencies will conduct the assessment for Branch, Cass, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties on May 15 and 16.Officials say the assessment will review "the extent, severity, and impact of the storm, tornado, and wind damage to homes and businesses" in the counties, according to a press release. The assessment will determine whether the damages meet the criteria for requesting a federal...
County sinks six figures into fight to force Michigan family to sell lakeside cottage
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Kalamazoo County has sunk six figures into its ongoing pursuit to own a family’s lakeside cottage. Kalamazoo County has spent $182,867 in legal costs in its effort to acquire the property, according to an estimate from county officials provided to MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette Thursday, May 2. That figure covers legal expenses from November 2019 through February 2024.
Nearly 50 homes destroyed by heavy storms in Kalamazoo County
Nearly 50 homes were destroyed and dozens more were seriously damaged during severe weather last week in southwestern Michigan's Kalamazoo County, authorities said Monday.The lost homes included 24 mobile homes near Portage, the county's emergency management office said in an update.The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes in the region on May 7, including one in the Kalamazoo area.In response to the storms, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties. The declaration allows for all state resources to be available with local response and recovery efforts in the areas. Federal Emergency Management...
The polls are open for voters in 3 Kalamazoo-area school districts
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Polls are open in Kalamazoo County and voters will decide the fate of four bond proposals for three local school districts on the Tuesday, May 7 ballot. Voters can visit their polling location between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling location information and registration status can...
Battle Creek, Marshall schools receive state grant funding for community resources
BATTLE CREEK — Battle Creek Public Schools and Marshall Public Schools are receiving a portion of more than $3.2 million in state grants aimed at connecting students and families with supportive adults and wrap-around community resources. In total, 14 Michigan school districts will receive grant funds from the Michigan Department of Education and benefit from its partnership with Communities In Schools. In Battle Creek, the $226,540 grant will be used to address chronic absenteeism and organize community...
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