Tornado analysis: Looking back at the radar from Friday afternoon
It all happened so quickly, it really did. At 3:00 PM there was little sign of any tornado signature by 3:10 a tornado was forming or on the ground by the time the first tornado touched down at 3:14 PM. May have only been on the ground for 5 minutes before lifting and the cell went through an up cycle. There were...
RAW: MI: UNION CITY TORNADO YARD DAMAGE
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Woman panics trying to get to her baby during tornado: ‘That’s where my daughter...
THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Residents in Three Rivers are figuring out how to pickup the pieces, after a tornado tore through the area Friday. Douglas and Grant Avenues were neighborhoods hard hit with extensive damage done to homes. PHOTOS: Tornado knocks down trees, leaves damage behind in Three Rivers...
Man dead after losing control on wet roads, colliding with other car in Barry...
BARRY COUNTY, Mich. — Around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Barry County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Johnstown Township. They said the crash happened on M-37 Highway near East Bristol Road. BCSO said the crash involved a 54-year-old Battle Creek man driving...
J. Gumbo’s Building Welcomes Two New Restaurants in Kalamazoo
New dining options are coming to Kalamazoo’s former J. Gumbo’s building with Savvy Sliders and Happy’s Pizza opening soon.
Tornadoes touch down in multiple West Michigan counties, says NWS
A line of strong thunderstorms produced multiple tornadoes across St. Joseph, Branch, and Calhoun counties on Friday.
90-year-old donates over 1,000 handmade pet beds to local shelter
Ruth McMonigle has spent the last 80 years honing her sewing skills. “I’ve worn out a few machines,” she said with a laugh. For years, the 90-year-old Middleville resident has been donating her skills and time, crafting beds for pets lodged at the Barry County Animal Shelter. After...
Historic Antique Kitchen in Portage celebrates grand reopening under new ownership
The iconic restaurant has served breakfast and lunch to the Portage community since 1971. It was closed without notice in January by the prior owner.
MDOT spring weight restrictions set to begin
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is continuing its annual adjustments to spring weight restriction areas to protect the roads. Starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, March 9, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border extending...
When is Jack in the Box opening in Battle Creek?
Battle Creek will soon be able to try the iconic Jack in the Box menu featuring favorites like burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, breakfast, and late-night snacking options. The first Jack in the Box in southwest Michigan is opening at 2588 Capital Ave. SW in April, according to the company's website....
