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16 photos from reported tornadoes in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A pair of reported tornadoes swept through Kalamazoo County Tuesday evening, May 7, wreaking havoc on homes, businesses and more. The storms rolled through around 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., causing thousands to lose power. Some of the heaviest damage was concentrated around Westnedge Avenue, Centre Avenue and Oakland Drive, according to Portage city officials.
Drone video shows likely tornado destruction at Michigan mobile home park
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Mobile homes were thrown about when a powerful storm and possible tornado blew through Kalamazoo County, as seen in a dramatic drone video shot by MLive. The storms converged in Portage, forming a powerful cell that damaged buildings and temporarily trapped workers inside a partially collapsed...
Surveillance begins on potentially dangerous bugs in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Health officials are warning people to watch out for tick and mosquito bites as spring temperatures rise, bringing out the bugs that can be dangerous. County health officials are taking proactive steps to monitor and mitigate risks from ticks and mosquitoes through surveillance of the insects.
'A weight off my shoulders': Driver's license restoration clinic offers hope in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK — More than 200 Michiganders received assistance on how to get their driving privileges restored during a free clinic Wednesday at Second Missionary Baptist Church. “We’re proud to be back in Battle Creek with our dedicated staff, partners, and volunteers,” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said in a press release. “Michigan...
When tens of thousands of Michiganders can expect the power to be restored
PORTAGE, Mich. — Thousands are waking up without power Wednesday after multiple tornadoes tore through parts of St. Joseph and Kalamazoo counties. The storms caused severe damage ranging from uprooted trees to roofs blown off buildings. Some homes and businesses were destroyed. While no serious injuries were reported, one woman was rescued from under her mobile home, and about 50 employees were temporarily trapped inside a FedEx Center.
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