Ann Arbor waiting on possible emergency funding after storms, tornado
The city of Ann Arbor says it's done everything in its power to secure state or FEMA relief for tornado damage repairs.
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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.
Nine tornadoes have been confirmed so far from the Tuesday night / early Wednesday severe weather outbreak in Michigan.
NWS says the EF-1 tornado touched down where Jackson Avenue and I-94 meet before continuing east on a 1.7-mile-long path of destruction.
A tornado has been confirmed in Branch County, adding to those already reported from the April 14-15 severe weather outbreak.
The National Weather Service confirmed on Wednesday that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Lincoln Park and Ann Arbor during the overnight storms.
This is the second state of emergency that Whitmer has declared in the last week.
A marginal risk of severe weather exists Monday night with potential for large hail and gusty winds. Tuesday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as the latest Storm Prediction Center Day 3 outlook shows a slight risk (2/5) for severe weather for all of lower Michigan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump after tornadoes in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties killed four people and destroyed homes and businesses.
Michigan's U.S. Senators have requested a response within 30 days from the National Weather Service.
Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are expected across Southeast Michigan, beginning Tuesday night.
Students in Union City, Michigan, raised $7,500 to bring Duke the dog to the school district long before the city was struck by a deadly tornado.
Here's how to keep yourself and your family safe when tornadoes threaten Southeast Michigan.
After severe weather and tornadoes in Southwest Michigan left four people dead and many others working to pick up the pieces, experts want impacted residents to be wary of scams.
Support is coming in from far and wide to respond to the disaster since Friday's fatal storms.
No tornado watch was issued for Michigan on Friday, even though the NWS later determined a supercell spun out four tornadoes.
Michigan State Police provided about 3 minutes of video showing aerial scenes from the tornado damage on Friday in Southwest Michigan.
One man and two women were killed in Branch County, and a 12-year-old boy was killed in Cass County, as tornadoes struck Southwest Michigan on Friday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after the National Weather Service said at least three tornadoes touched down during severe storms Friday.
Southwest Michigan communities are beginning to recover from Friday's storms, and while volunteers are already responding, the cleanup is expected to be a long-term effort.
Volunteers are flocking to Southwest Michigan to help people impacted by severe storms that went through the area on Friday, but more help will be needed. Julia Avant reports on the resources needed.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after tornadoes ripped through southern parts of the state on Friday. Julia Avant spoke with a woman in Union City who saw the tornado coming toward her.
Dozens of families in Branch County are now trying to get their lives back on track after a tornado ripped through the area on Friday. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant spoke with many who told her they could see the twister heading their direction.
A Saginaw man has pleaded no contest to the 2003 murder and sexual assault of a woman whose body was found in the Flint River.
The Detroit Lions selected Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Michigan State Police led the investigation.
Two Michigan school districts in Muskegon County are competing for a trophy, but it's not for sports.
It's an accomplishment, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) says, that has been years in the making.
Paige Shiver's attorneys say the University of Michigan "must take accountability" for a "hostile" environment at its athletic department
A Saginaw man has pleaded no contest to the 2003 murder and sexual assault of a woman whose body was found in the Flint River.
The Detroit Lions selected Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Michigan State Police led the investigation.
Two Michigan school districts in Muskegon County are competing for a trophy, but it's not for sports.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
The Detroit Lions selected Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller on Thursday as the 17th pick overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
A dry but cooler weekend takes shape starting tonight.
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An Oakland County city has taken home a prestigious national award for Best Main Street.
Floodwaters are beginning to recede in parts of northern Michigan, but for many residents, the recovery process is only just getting started.
Federal officials have sent a letter that orders the corporate owner in the public-private partnership at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex to bring an engineer on site, restore the powerhouse operations and provide an assessment of the conditions.