Huge waves crashed over a pier in St Joseph, Michigan, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of damaging winds in the area on Friday, March 13.Nathan Voytovick of Nate’s Dronography captured

A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana at 3:14 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

The grand opening of a brand-new Martin’s Express convenience store and gas station will be Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

A tornado warning has been issued for two Southwest Michigan counties as of Friday afternoon.

Officials in St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties will be conducting search efforts, damage assessments and beginning cleanup Saturday.

The St. Joseph County Michigan Sheriff's Office is asking residents to avoid the north end of the county until further notice as emergency personnel respond to widespread damage from Friday's tornado.

The new location celebrated the opening with a variety of festivities, including discounts and a special appearance by a local high school.

A clothing boutique with locations across West Michigan is closing its doors.

Correct information must be disseminated to protect the right to vote, an organizing strategist from the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan told more than 50 people