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natural-disasters2 years ago

"Tornado Ravages Perry in Shiawassee County, Spares Lives"

A tornado tore through Perry, Michigan, causing significant damage to the small community in Shiawassee County. No injuries were reported, but the fire department described the tornado's path as a "path of destruction." The storm was part of a larger system that brought heavy rainfall and flooding to the Flint area. Perry declared a state of emergency due to downed trees and powerlines, and some businesses temporarily closed. This is the fifth tornado to hit Michigan this year.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Perry Ravaged by Devastating Tornado

A confirmed tornado caused major damage in the Perry area of Shiawassee County, Michigan. The twister touched down around 8 p.m., leaving heavy damage in its wake. Structures were damaged, large trees were uprooted, and half of the city was without electricity. Emergency crews were working to clear debris and restore power, while residents were urged to stay off the streets due to downed power lines and trees. No injuries were reported.

crime2 years ago

Standoff at Owosso Walmart parking lot as police surround barricaded man in car.

Law enforcement has surrounded a man who has barricaded himself in a car in the Walmart parking lot outside Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan. The man was tracked from his phone after a welfare check call for a suicidal man who possibly had a gun. A hostage negotiator has arrived on the scene and officials do not believe there is a threat to the public. The Walmart store is in lockdown and roughly 10 law enforcement cars are in the parking lot surrounding the man.