severe storms

After a severe ice storm swept across Northern Michigan, and cleanup and recovery continues at homes and businesses, the Department of Natural Resources has closed some trails to protect people from falling tree detritus.

Earlier this week, a series of tornadoes whipped through West Michigan, destroying buildings in their path. Images of the aftermath show ruined houses and a caved-in FedEx warehouse facility, where 50 workers were initially trapped due to downed power lines. Descriptions on social media from locals invoked the words “devastating” and “decimated."

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that it, and the SBA, have dispersed over $105.3 million in aid to those recovering from severe storms in August.

Last night's storms that raged through the lower peninsula and the damage in Ingham County, why Michigan is reaching out to young workers in red states, and the eighth installment of Ride of Passage.

Severe thunderstorms struck southern Michigan, uprooting trees, downing branches and power lines and cutting electricity to customers of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.

Why are farmers with spring crops grateful for the recent cold snap? Then, how a network of storm-spotters in northern Michigan aims to improve severe weather warnings. Plus, baritone saxophonist Kaleigh Wilder talked music with us ahead of her upcoming performance in Ypsilanti. Also, how law enforcement and community members in Washtenaw County are building trust to help curb gun violence.

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold an inquest of regulated utility companies in the wake of August storms that resulted in widespread…

Wind damage from storms Tuesday afternoon and evening have left tens of thousands of Michiganders without electricity Wednesday morning.As of 6 a.m.…

Both DTE-Energy and Consumers Energy say it will be the end of the weekend before everyone’s power is restored.“We've restored well over 230,000 customers…

DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are both working to get power back on for about 400,000 people.DTE reports it has about 89% of power restored, but more…