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Trump Administration Reverses Course on Ice Storm Aid for Northern Michigan Power Co-ops

The move comes after Michigan's governor met with the president and secured more federal assistance for the $305 million in damages.

Union City Tornado Relief Fund Activated for Branch County Residents

Community support emerges as Branch County responds to devastating EF3 tornado

Tornado Strikes Three Rivers, Residents Rally to Support One Another

Despite significant damage, community comes together in wake of EF-2 tornado

Personal Items of Union City Tornado Victims Found Miles Away

Residents work to reunite families with scattered photos, documents, and other priceless belongings.

Survivors Recount Harrowing Tornado Ordeal in Michigan

Residents describe riding out deadly EF3 twister that devastated their neighborhood

Three killed in Union City tornado

Penni Jo Guthrie, 65, was one of the victims in the EF-3 twister that struck on Friday

Three Rivers Schools Reopen After Tornado Damage

District works to clean up grounds and prepare for safe return of students

Four Tornadoes Devastate Southwest Michigan

Deadly storms leave destruction and community support efforts in their wake

Michigan Declares State of Emergency After Tornadoes Strike Southwest

Governor Whitmer activates State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts

Powerful Tornado Devastates Southwest Michigan City

Community members rally to clear debris and support one another after tornado strikes Union City

Tornadoes Kill 6 in Michigan and Oklahoma

Powerful storms hit nation's midsection, leaving destruction in their wake.

Three Rivers Schools Closed After Storm Damage

Superintendent says transportation building lost roof, several vehicles damaged

Samaritan's Purse Responds to Deadly Michigan Tornado

Christian relief organization deploys teams to help impacted families in Three Rivers and surrounding areas.

Three Rivers Schools Closed After Tornado Damage

Superintendent cites significant storm damage, including to administration building and transportation garage

Boy, 12, Dies as Tornadoes Devastate Central U.S.

Silas Anderson succumbed to injuries sustained in a weather-related incident in Michigan.

Michigan Governor Declares State of Emergency After Deadly Tornadoes Kill 4 in Southwest Michigan

Whitmer authorizes state resources to aid recovery efforts in 3 counties impacted by severe storms

Superintendent mourns 12-year-old student killed in Michigan tornado

Edwardsburg Public Schools grieves the loss of Silas Anderson, who died in a deadly weekend storm.

Tornadoes Kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma

Authorities search debris after suspected twisters tear through southern Michigan and eastern Oklahoma

Deadly Tornadoes Rip Through Michigan, Causing Widespread Damage

Initial ratings show Union City tornado as EF3, Three Rivers tornado as EF2

Tornadoes Kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma

Authorities search for victims and clear debris after powerful storms strike the Midwest