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Muddy Road Hampers Firefighter Response to Casco Township Barn Fire

No injuries reported as crews battle blaze, but structure is a total loss

Marquette County Monitors Blizzard Aftermath

Emergency Operations Center addresses snowfall records, flooding concerns, and airport closure

Coast Guard Rescues Snowmobile Rider Stranded on Lake Michigan Ice

The daring rescue took place near Mackinac Island, Michigan on Sunday.

US Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Snowmobiler from Floating Ice in Michigan

A 240-foot icebreaker was used to reach and extract the person in treacherous frozen conditions.

Consumers Energy Mobilizes Hundreds of Crews to Restore Power in Northern Michigan

High winds and winter weather continue to impact the region, causing widespread outages.

Coast Guard Rescues Snowmobiler Stranded on Ice Near Mackinac Island

Blizzard conditions made the rescue operation extremely challenging for first responders.

Michigan Activates Emergency Operations Center Ahead of Severe Weather

Governor Whitmer prepares state for potential damage and power outages from incoming storms.

Michigan Activates Emergency Operations Center Ahead of Severe Weather

Governor Whitmer takes action to coordinate response efforts across the state.

Huntington Woods DPW Supervisor Dies During Storm Cleanup

GoFundMe Launched to Support Family

Man Rescued After Being Swept Off South Haven Pier

Emergency crews responded to a report of a person being swept off the closed pier into Lake Michigan.

Massive Fire Decimates Historic Downtown Apartment Building

The blaze caused extensive damage to a 100-year-old building with deep ties to the local Finnish community.

Sault Ste. Marie Firefighters Battle Blaze on Albert Street West

Crews responded to a multi-unit building fire near the International Bridge

Michigan Tornado Victims Receive Community Support

Residents rally to aid families impacted by tornadoes in Southwest Michigan

Berrien County Sheriff's Department Assists with Storm Damage Assessment in Southwest Michigan

Sheriff's department sends emergency management responders to aid neighboring counties affected by tornadoes.

United Way Raises Funds for Tornado Recovery in Southwest Michigan

Donations will support rebuilding efforts in areas hit hard by Friday's storms.

Tornado Rips Through Michigan Counties, Killing 4

Governor calls for federal review after no tornado watch issued ahead of deadly storms

Billy Graham Chaplains Deploy to Michigan After Deadly Tornadoes

Chaplains will provide emotional and spiritual support to impacted communities.

Water Main Break Snarls Traffic on Detroit's East Jefferson

Crews work to repair 42-inch pipeline break that has caused flooding and lane closures.

Water Pressure Restored in Walled Lake After Main Break

Great Lakes Water Authority says boil water advisory remains in effect for Novi area

Red Cross Opens Shelter in Three Rivers Church for Storm Victims

The shelter provides a safe place for those impacted by the tornado to sleep and get a hot meal.