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CBS News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Over 95,000 still without power in Southwest Michigan nearly 2 days after storms
Over 95,000 Southwest Michigan residents are without power nearly two days after severe storms rolled through the area, according to online outage maps. As of 6 p.m., Consumers Energy's outage map is reporting 96,040 people are without service. The utility company says it has more than 660 crews "working around the clock" to restore power. The majority of reported outages are near Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Bellevue. According to the company, service is estimated to be restored to most customers between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Indiana Michigan Power's outage map is reporting over 3,000 Southwest Michigan residents are without service as of 6 p.m. A large part of Michigan was in the path of a widespread severe weather system late Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Southwest Michigan during the storms, according to CBS affiliate WWMT. An EF-1 tornado touched down near Charlotte and traveled towards Lansing, an EF-0 tornado touched down between Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties and another EF-0 touched down near Battle Creek. The NWS also confirmed three tornadoes touched down in Southeast Michigan during the storms. An EF-1 tornado was detected in Livingston County, an EF-0 tornado touched down in Genesee County and another EF-0 tornado was confirmed in Saginaw County.
The Independent
16-05-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region
Storms accompanied by deep, booming thunder, lightning displays and powerful winds swept through parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, northern Indiana and Michigan overnight — leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across the region Thursday night into early Friday morning. Two tornadoes reportedly touched down in central Wisconsin. No injuries have been reported. Surveys were underway Friday of damage in Michigan to determine if any tornadoes touched down there, according to Steven Freitag, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in White Lake Township, northwest of Detroit. The storms were fueled by temperatures in the lower 80s that stretched from Illinois into Michigan and were activated by a cold front that pushed through, Freitag said. A wind gust of 76 mph (122 kph) was reported Thursday night in Battle Creek, Michigan, while Grand Haven, Michigan, recorded a gust of 68 mph (109 kph). The storms lost their intensity as they moved further east, Freitag added. Indiana Michigan Power, which services parts of northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan, reported Friday morning that more than 31,000 homes and businesses were without electricity. That includes about 90% of the utility's southwestern Michigan customers. The storms initially knocked out power to 35,000 customers. Damage included downed trees and power lines, and broken utility poles. About 216,000 Consumers Energy customers in Michigan also lost power. ComEd crews in Illinois were working Friday to restore power to about 73,000 of more 155,000 customers who initially lost service Thursday, the utility said. It said Chicago, Joliet and Crestwood were among the hardest hit areas. The threat of severe weather in Chicago delayed a Beyonce concert by about two hours Thursday at Soldier Field. Freitag said the main cold front was still moving east Friday. Severe thunderstorms were expected to continue through parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, southern Illinois and southern Indiana, the weather service said. Those storms could produce some hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and baseball-size hail. 'This will include intense supercells associated with tornadoes, large hail and wind damage,' the weather service said on its Storm Prediction Center webpage. 'Several strong tornadoes are expected, and a long-track high-end tornado will be possible.'
Associated Press
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Associated Press
Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region
Storms accompanied by deep, booming thunder, lightning displays and powerful winds swept through parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, northern Indiana and Michigan overnight — leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across the region Thursday night into early Friday morning. Two tornadoes reportedly touched down in central Wisconsin. No injuries have been reported. Surveys were underway Friday of damage in Michigan to determine if any tornadoes touched down there, according to Steven Freitag, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in White Lake Township, northwest of Detroit. The storms were fueled by temperatures in the lower 80s that stretched from Illinois into Michigan and were activated by a cold front that pushed through, Freitag said. A wind gust of 76 mph (122 kph) was reported Thursday night in Battle Creek, Michigan, while Grand Haven, Michigan, recorded a gust of 68 mph (109 kph). The storms lost their intensity as they moved further east, Freitag added. Indiana Michigan Power, which services parts of northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan, reported Friday morning that more than 31,000 homes and businesses were without electricity. That includes about 90% of the utility's southwestern Michigan customers. The storms initially knocked out power to 35,000 customers. Damage included downed trees and power lines, and broken utility poles. About 216,000 Consumers Energy customers in Michigan also lost power. ComEd crews in Illinois were working Friday to restore power to about 73,000 of more 155,000 customers who initially lost service Thursday, the utility said. It said Chicago, Joliet and Crestwood were among the hardest hit areas. The threat of severe weather in Chicago delayed a Beyonce concert by about two hours Thursday at Soldier Field. Freitag said the main cold front was still moving east Friday. Severe thunderstorms were expected to continue through parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, southern Illinois and southern Indiana, the weather service said. Those storms could produce some hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and baseball-size hail. 'This will include intense supercells associated with tornadoes, large hail and wind damage,' the weather service said on its Storm Prediction Center webpage. 'Several strong tornadoes are expected, and a long-track high-end tornado will be possible.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Free trees to mark Earth Day
ELKHART — Free trees are part of the celebration marking Earth Day on Saturday at the Elkhart Environmental Center. The annual event this year is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the city's environmental education center, 1717 East Lusher Ave., five blocks east of Main Street. In addition to the free tree giveaway, the event will feature activities for children, the annual spring plant exchange and aa habitat restoration activity. The event is free and family-friendly, according to organizers. This year's tree giveaway, sponsored by Indiana Michigan Power, starts at 10 a.m. Guest can take home one of 21 tree species being offered. Trees range in size from 2 to 5 feet tall. Trees are usually claimed quickly, but this year there are more to go around: the EEC will be giving away around 400 trees. At 10:30 a.m., visitors can stop by the Kids Activities and Workshop tent to build a free bluebird box to take home while supplies last. On the other side of the tent, youngsters can enjoy crafts and activities throughout the event. At noon, the Spring Seeds & Starters Exchange begins. Residents are invited to bring their seeds, bulbs and spring plant starts to exchange with other gardeners; plants must be healthy, potted in soil and properly watered; plants and seeds must be non-invasive species. All event-long, guests can enjoy booths, free face painting and food from Phabulous Phoenix Rolling Diner. They can also support a new group working to tackle invasive species in Elkhart County and help them remove invasive honeysuckle from around the center – and replant the area with new native trees. Participants can learn more about the environment and the services the city provides by visiting one of the city department booths. The city's aquatic biologist will be near the river to talk about the health of local waterways – with live fish from the river. You can also stop by and chat with other city departments and community organizations, such as the Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District, Elkhart Public Library (they're bringing their book bus)and Indiana Master Naturalists. The Elkhart Environmental Center is an environmental education facility that opened in 1991. The Center offers educational programs, events and volunteer opportunities for the public. Information about the center's programs and events can be found online at More information about the Earth Day event is available at 574-293-5070 or from the event website at
Associated Press
11-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
I&M Files Proposal to Acquire Diverse Generation to Meet Future Energy Need
FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has made a filing with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) requesting approval of a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) to acquire the Oregon Clean Energy Center, an existing 870 megawatt (MW) natural gas plant located in Oregon, Ohio. I&M's filing explains the need to acquire the facility, details about the plant, and future operating plans, if approved. Through the CPCN process the IURC will ensure that the proposed plant acquisition is in the public interest and is just and reasonable. The proposal to acquire the Oregon Clean Energy Center and its 870 MW of natural gas-fueled electric generation is one component of I&M's Future Ready plan, which details the resources needed to provide I&M customers reliable and affordable energy today and into the future. 'I&M has established the need for additional electric generation, and we believe the Oregon Clean Energy Center is an important opportunity to further diversify our current generation portfolio and position I&M for future growth,' said Steve Baker, I&M president and chief operating officer. 'It is our responsibility to ensure that our current and future customers have reliable and affordable power.' I&M is currently navigating an unprecedented time in its history. As the company looks ahead, power demand is expected to more than double the Indiana peak from approximately 2,800 MW in 2024 to more than 7,000 MW in the 2030 timeframe. The rapid growth in energy demand provides an opportunity for I&M to reshape the way it serves current customers and those the company will serve decades into the future. The Oregon facility, if approved, will provide a stable source of power to meet the 24 hours per day x 7 days per week operational requirements of our existing customers and the new customers coming on to the I&M system. I&M's current generation portfolio incorporates a diverse mix of resources, including solar, wind, nuclear, coal and hydroelectric units. The company's vision for the future is to implement an 'all of the above' approach to providing a reliable, resilient, and stable electric power system that customers can access affordably. Additional benefits to this approach are that it supports economic development, stable energy costs, and access to new technologies. I&M anticipates a decision from the IURC on the filing in early 2026. The company will submit additional filings to the IURC throughout 2025 to request approval for additional resources that are consistent with the Future Ready Plan. For more information on I&M's Future Ready Plan, visit our website. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is headquartered in Fort Wayne, and its approximately 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 customers. More than 85% of its energy delivered in 2023 was emission-free. I&M has at its availability various sources of generation including 2,278 MW of nuclear generation in Michigan, 450 MW of purchased wind generation from Indiana, more than 22 MW of hydro generation in both states and approximately 35 MW of large-scale solar generation in both states. The company's generation portfolio also includes 1,497 MW of coal fueled generation. About American Electric Power (AEP) Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit News releases and other information about I&M are available at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Indiana Michigan Power
