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High winds, downbursts and a tornado: How violent combination led to 'catastrophic event' in Lansing area

As the storm advanced on Lansing, a meteorologist said wind speeds hit 70 mph in Charlotte and 71 mph at the Lansing airport in DeWitt Township.

 

Photos: Drive along I-96 reveals tornado's devastation

Violent storms and a tornado that ripped through Ingham County on Thursday changed the landscape on both side of I-96.

 

Consumers Energy in 'final push' to restore power to customers in the dark since Thursday

One of the major power providers for the Lansing area said it estimates a full restoration of electricity by the end of Monday.

 

Tornado's devastation evident in 5-mile stretch of I-96 in Ingham County

Days after deadly tornado tossed trucks like toys, evidence of nature's power remains clear with snapped trees and downed billboards

 

Family remains at odds with city over tree that killed elderly woman near REO Town

Payne's family and neighbors have said the tree has been a safety concern for at least a decade.

 

Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for Ingham, Eaton and Livingston counties

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expanded a state of emergency declaration to include Eaton and Ingham counties.

 

Work at site of new Trader Joe's set to resume

Three and a half months after a permit for work at the site of the Lansing area's first Trader Joe's expired, a new one has been issued.

 

Adjoining hotels, Italian steakhouse near completion at $260M Red Cedar development

Two adjoining hotels and a restaurant situated along East Michigan Avenue within the $260 million Red Cedar development will be finished by Aug. 31.

 

Family, friends mourn death of Lansing woman killed by falling tree

Longtime Fabulous Acres neighborhood resident Vernita Payne died after a tree fell on her Lansing home.

 

Photos: Thursday's major storm disrupts but does not deter this couple's wedding on Saturday

Thursday's major storm disrupts but does not deter this couple's wedding on Saturday

 

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