Tornado Confirmed in Macomb County as Storms Sweep Through Michigan

LANSING, MI — A tornado touched down Wednesday in the Macomb County city of Fraser, marking the 29th confirmed twister in Michigan so far this year, according to the National Weather Service. A storm survey is expected to be completed today to assess the full extent of the damage.

While Macomb County saw confirmed tornado activity, no touchdowns have been reported in Ingham County despite a tornado warning issued Wednesday night, mainly affecting the east-central portion of the county. Severe thunderstorm warnings were also in effect across multiple counties in mid-Michigan. Locally, only a limited number of power outages were reported, with Consumers Energy expected to provide an update later today.

State AG’s Office Raids MEDC Headquarters

Elsewhere in Lansing, the Michigan Attorney General’s office executed a raid Wednesday at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's downtown headquarters. Few details have been released about the nature of the investigation. A spokesperson for the MEDC called the raid “unwarranted and unnecessary.” Reports from other media outlets indicate a related search warrant was served at the home of a major MEDC grant recipient in Farmington Hills.

Potterville Man Bound Over for Trial in Sexual Assault Case

The state attorney general’s office also reported that 40-year-old Robert Peters of Potterville has been bound over for trial in Eaton County. Peters faces four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct following allegations that he assaulted a minor at a home in Eaton Rapids between 2018 and 2021. He is scheduled to appear in court again in August.

Delhi Township Assault Under Investigation

In Ingham County, authorities are searching for a 20-year-old woman accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl with a weapon at a home on the 4000 block of Holt Road in Delhi Township. The incident occurred Wednesday morning. The teenage victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal I-96 Crash

Sheriff’s officials have identified the pedestrian killed in a crash on I-96 near M-52 last Sunday as 58-year-old Timothy Meager of Webberville. He was struck by a semi-truck. The investigation remains ongoing.

Michigan Reports Record Low Infant Mortality Rate

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Wednesday that the state recorded its lowest infant mortality rate in history in 2023. A total of 607 infants under the age of one died last year, with a mortality rate of 6.1 deaths per 1,000 live births. That’s down from 650 deaths and a rate of 6.3 in 2022.

Lansing Celebrates Juneteenth with Events and Closures

Juneteenth celebrations are underway in Lansing. The national Juneteenth flag was raised at City Hall earlier today, following a kickoff ceremony and essay awards program held last night at Lansing Community College. The Freedom Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at St. Joseph Park.

In recognition of the holiday, many local, state, and federal government offices are closed today. All U.S. Postal Service locations are also closed, with no mail delivery. However, most major retailers and grocery stores remain open.