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Officials: Man, 76, dies after lawnmower accident

Tom Plahutnik — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:01:00 EDT

Officials say a 76-year-old man has died after being trapped underneath a lawnmower in a Huron County ditch.

Rain continues Wednesday

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:55:00 EDT

More wet weather is blowing through Mid-Michigan and plenty more is on the way as we head into Wednesday evening.

Bangor home catches fire, two others damaged

Carrie Sharp — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:52:00 EDT

Three Bangor Township homes are damaged after one caught on fire Tuesday afternoon.

STARS expansion shot down

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:48:00 EDT

A big bus transportation expansion was shot down and the move would have helped people living in rural parts of the area to get around more easily.

Shooting in Saginaw overnight now homicide investigation

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:27:00 EDT

Police in Saginaw responded to the scene of a shooting overnight on the city's west side. That shooting now has been deemed a homicide.

Scene cleared after rollover crash on I-675

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:10:00 EDT

A rollover crash was been reported on northbound I-675 near the five-mile marker of the highway, but the accident scene has now been cleared.

Man killed in motorcycle crash identified

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:07:00 EDT

A man killed in a motorcycle crash during the weekend has been identified.

Man hit by pickup, killed while stopped along road

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:05:00 EDT

Authorities say a 37-year-old man is dead after being hit by a pickup truck while stopped along the side of a mid-Michigan roadway to check on another motorist.

Travis Mills to keynote memorial service

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:10:00 EDT

Staff Sgt. Travis Mills is expected to be in Lansing Thursday to address lawmakers.

Proposal to block insurance coverage for abortions

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:26:00 EDT

Michigan's election board is expected to consider a petition form for a proposal that would prohibit Michigan health insurance plans for covering elective abortions unless individuals or businesses buy a supplemental policy.

Arraignment set in fake rape case in Port Huron

Wesley Goheen — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:50:00 EDT

A woman is due in a Port Huron court for arraignment on a charge of falsely reporting a rape.

Consumers Energy works to restore power to Gladwin County

Andrew Keller — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:06:00 EDT

Consumers Energy reports 600 are left without power in Gladwin County as of 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Special meeting for Buena Vista Schools

Julien Novog-Desrayaud — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:53:00 EDT

The Buena Vista School Board held a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. The district announced that the last day of class will be June 26, which is later than first thought.

Teaching kids tornado safety at school

Gino Vicci — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:24:00 EDT

In light of the recent tragedies in Oklahoma which affected two schools including flattening one elementary school and killing at least nine children, the Carrollton School District is reminding students about the importance of tornado safety.

NWS: OK tornado had winds of at least 200 mph

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children.

Driver who uses medical marijuana wins appeal

Benjamin Stevenson — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:52:00 EDT

The Michigan Supreme Court says medical marijuana users aren't automatically breaking the law if they're caught driving after using the drug.The court on Tuesday unanimously overturned an appeals court

Family dealing with storm damage in Gladwin County

James Felton — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:02:00 EDT

The sounds of generators could be heard all over Beaverton. That's where severe thunderstorms impacted the area Monday. The storms packing 55 to 60 mph winds caused a lot of damage in the area.

What if an EF-4 or 5 tornado hit Mid-Michigan?

Tom Plahutnik — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:00 EDT

We've all seen the incredible images out of Oklahoma where an entire subdivision was wiped off the map by a tornado and at least 24 people were killed - but what if a tornado that large struck Mid-Michigan?

Dodge and Al Serra team up to help local high school

Ian Rubin — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:10:00 EDT

The Dodge brand and Al Serra Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will team up with Carman Ainsworth's High School's Booster Club for a Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser.

Local Red Cross helping tornado victims with donations

Liz Gelardi — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:10:00 EDT

Phones started ringing early in the morning at the Great Lakes Bay Red Cross. One day after a tornado ravaged Moore, OK, people are already wondering how they can help.

10th Season of “Shakespeare in the Park” in Gen. Co.

Ian Rubin — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:00 EDT

For ten years, Flint's "Shakespeare in the Park" in Kearsley Park has drawn rave reviews and enthusiastic

Theft at local animal shelter

Julien Novog-Desrayaud — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:05:00 EDT

A local animal shelter is asking for help to find two suspects who stole between $60-$100.

Thousands without power across Mid-Michigan

Wesley Goheen — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT

With the recent storms that blew through Mid-Michigan, thousands of people across the area are without power.

2 Michiganders win $1M each in recent Powerball drawings

Tom Plahutnik — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:03:00 EDT

Two Michiganders are the most recently christened millionaires in the state, thanks to the Powerball lottery.

Officials investigate fish deaths in Huron Co. river

Tom Plahutnik — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:19:00 EDT

State officials are working to determine the cause of hundreds of fish deaths in a Mid-Michigan river.

Asking Tough Questions: Unclaimed cash

Wesley Goheen — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:00 EDT

How would you feel if the state was holding thousands of dollars in your name?

'Man's best friend to the end': Dog stands watch over owner's body in tornado wreckage

Tom Ensey — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.

Local obituaries on TV5 and ObitMichigan

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ObitMichigan.com is dedicated to delivering immediate, up-to-date information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to families and friends who have lost loved ones.

Family spokesperson: Missing ECSU student found 'dismembered'

Joseph Wenzel, News Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

A family spokesperson told Eyewitness News that the body of a missing Eastern Connecticut State University student was found dismembered.