The Muskegon woman was declared dead at the scene while the driver of the pickup truck was transported to have his injuries treated.

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Thousands of DTE Energy customers in the WHMI listening area are still without power following this week's storms. Some saw the lights come back on Thursday, only to have more severe weather knock out their electricity again. "We're seeing widespread damage in the Howell/Brighton area," spokesman Jerry Tullio said during a press briefing Friday morning. "Anytime anyone loses power it is difficult, especially coming into a holiday weekend. My message is we appr

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com Concrete pavement work has been completed as part of a roundabout project in Lodi and Scio Townships. The Washtenaw County Road Commission reports the concrete pavement is now fully in-place and curing at the new Scio Church Road and Zeeb Road roundabout on the border of both townships. The contractor is set to begin applying pavement markings, installing signs, and restoring the roadside, while DTE Energy concurrently installs new streetlights. The projec

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com Consumers Energy is unveiling a new tool to help customers stay informed about natural gas work in their neighborhoods - and all the more timely following this week's severe storms and tornadoes. Crew Check, an online feature, allows the public to input an address to verify Consumers Energy crews are performing natural gas work nearby. The tool will provide a vehicle identification number and, in some cases, a license plate number, to quickly identify the p

During a traffic stop in Benton Harbor, state police arrested a local man on multiple felony charges after finding drugs and counterfeit card equipment.

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com At least two tornadoes touched down Thursday in Michigan during powerful severe storms that swept through the region. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado hit Detroit's lower east side. That’s according to Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield. She said the twister began in the area of Mount Elliott and East Vernor, before moving southeast to the Belle Isle area. A rating was pending. Survey crews were out and there was significant property a

A man was shot by a Berrien County sheriff's deputy after a felonious assault in Benton Township on Friday morning.

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com Intense storms and gusty winds blew across the WHMI listening area today. Afternoon tornado warnings that were issued have all been cancelled, along with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for southeastern Michigan. In the aftermath of storms last night and this afternoon that brought damaging straight-line winds of almost 70mph – there have been a lot of reports of tree damage, and damage to local homes and vehicles. Fowlerville Fire Chief Bob Feig told W

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com The Livingston County Literacy Coalition is inviting community members to “put their knowledge to the test for a great cause” at its 2nd Annual Trivia for Literacy fundraiser. The fundraiser is set Saturday, October 10th from 4:30 to 7pm at Faulkwood Golf Club in Howell. The evening will feature trivia hosted by Matt Eickhoff, chef-inspired food, a cash bar, and plenty of friendly competition — all while raising funds to support free adult lit

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com A Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputy has been honored with the "2026 Tom Hagan Regulator / Law Enforcement Person of the Year Award" by the Michigan Coalition for Reducing Underage Drinking and Prevention Network. The Livingston County Community Alliance (LCCA) says it is proud to recognize Deputy Tom Stocker of the Livingston County Sheriff's Office on the honor. It said “This award reflects Deputy Stocker's dedication to protecting our community a