FEMA disaster recovery center opens in Ann Arbor to help tornado victims
Ann Arbor residents who endured April's tornado can now apply for disaster relief through FEMA.
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Ann Arbor residents who endured April's tornado can now apply for disaster relief through FEMA.
Ann Arbor residents who endured April's tornado can now apply for disaster relief through FEMA.
Muddy floodwaters seeped into the homes of Indiana and Ohio residents this week, as severe storms struck the Midwest. Now, some areas are bracing for even more rain.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Michigan's request for "individual assistance" funding in response to the March 6 tornadoes.
A Wisconsin tornado that struck near Appleton and Menasha has caused extensive damage and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. It stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The National Weather Service in Marquette has confirmed three tornadoes from the July 20 severe weather outbreak in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Officials say the "weak" tornado was recorded south of Trenary, Michigan, in Delta County, crossing Alger Delta 43rd Road before dissipating.
In his Tuesday evening post, President Trump said he personally informed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the approval and that she was "very grateful."
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance in the aftermath of the March 6 tornado outbreak.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornadic waterspout over Otsego Lake on Tuesday, bringing the state's 2026 tornado count to 22.
Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Iowa and several other states Wednesday as severe weather slammed a large swath of the Midwest and Southeast.
Another tornado was confirmed from a severe weather outbreak last week, bringing Michigan's total number of twisters so far this year to 21.
The National Weather Service has confirmed two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in West Michigan as severe storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday night.
The threat of severe weather continues into Thursday for much of the Great Lakes and Midwest, including in Metro Detroit.
Two tornadoes touched down in Michigan on Tuesday during a spurt of severe weather that also resulted in a tornado warning for Metro Detroit.
A destructive tornado struck part of Southeast Michigan 130 years ago this week, the Oakland County Emergency Management agency said.
Officials say a tornadic waterspout briefly touched down on Big Bradford Lake in Waters in southern Otsego County.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to file a major disaster declaration application with federal officials over April's severe weather.
Veterans Memorial Ice Arena in Ann Arbor will not be open for the 2026-27 season because of tornado damage.
Officials say the EF-0 tornado on April 24 lasted 1 minute at 65 mph and traveled 0.1 miles.
The city of Ann Arbor says it's done everything in its power to secure state or FEMA relief for tornado damage repairs.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.
On Friday, Allen Park Police Chief Eron Feltz issued an apology, saying the city's warning system failed when residents needed it most.
This past week has been a wild one in the weather department.
Police say the attack on Monday, Aug. 24, appeared unprovoked.
The sheriff's office says the airbags in both vehicles deployed during the crash, and both drivers were wearing seat belts.
A driver has been taken into custody after crashing into a woman who was riding a motorcycle over the weekend in Fraser, Michigan, police say.
The Hazel Park Schools district has faced significant challenges amid tense relations between certain school board members and the suspension of Superintendent Amy Wilcox.
This dismissal follows similar rulings in places like Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Denver.
Detroit police say a 15-year-old boy is in custody after two relatives of a DPD sergeant were shot at a liquor store on East Warren Street on Friday.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
A Michigan child is in the hospital after being run over by a lawn mower in central Minnesota Friday afternoon.
Police in Dearborn Heights are investigating what they called "racist and offensive Ku Klux Klan recruitment materials" that were found in the city.
Police say the attack on Monday, Aug. 24, appeared unprovoked.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Michigan's teacher shortage continues to put pressure on school districts, and one Detroit program is taking a hands-on approach, placing new educators in the classroom as students.
The Hazel Park Schools district has faced significant challenges amid tense relations between certain school board members and the suspension of Superintendent Amy Wilcox.
The Trump Administration's attempt to force Washtenaw County to use resources to assist ICE activity is tossed out in court after a federal judge says the U.S. lacks authority to override Washtenaw's local resolution.
Detroit police are investigating multiple incidents, such as a double shooting that left one person dead and a quadruple shooting that injured a 10-year-old boy.
People came together to honor a West Michigan family that was killed in a murder-suicide last month.