WZZM 13 SPECIAL COVERAGE

Oklahoma death toll revised; 24 known killed

10:47 AM, May 21, 2013

The grim work of search, rescue and recovery spun into a second day Tuesday in central Oklahoma after a massive and murderous tornado blasted through the area, killing at least 24 people, flattening neighborhoods and destroying two elementary schools.

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Weather Forecast for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon & Holland

Severe T-Storms Possible

Today will be partly cloudy, very warm and humid with more afternoon thunderstorms. According to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) there is a Slight Risk of severe storms, with large hail and damaging winds the primary threats. Temperatures will be in the mid 80s inland and upper 70s to low 80s along the lakeshore with dewpoints in the 60s. Winds will be south at 8-16 mph inland and 5-15 mph along the lakeshore. Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: S 8-16 kts. Waves: 1-2'.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy, warm and humid with temperatures in the low to mid 60s. Winds will be south at 5-10 mph inland and 5-15 mph along the lakeshore.

12:57 PM, May 21, 2013

Kenowa Hills senior prank 'OK' by principal

It's one year since Kenowa Hills High School senior 'prank' ended in suspensions for riding bikes to school with the mayor.

7:36 AM, May 21, 2013

Mosquito lawn repellents that work

If the record spring flooding wasn't enough, Monday's downpours will likely make our mosquito problem even worse.

6:24 PM, May 20, 2013

Monster Oklahoma tornado kills 51

massive, mile-wide tornado with winds up to 200 mph spent 40 minutes on the ground as it devastated homes, schools and businesses across southern Oklahoma City and its suburbs Monday afternoon.

10:07 PM, May 20, 2013

Police get high-priority tips in search for Jessica Heeringa

Shaw says there are a "couple tips" about the case of Jessica Heeringa that have been actively investigated since Sunday.

12:58 PM, May 20, 2013

Oklahoma tornado death toll revised; 24 known killed

The grim work of search, rescue and recovery spun into a second day Tuesday in central Oklahoma after a massive and murderous tornado blasted through the area, killing at least 24 people, flattening neighborhoods and destroying two elementary schools.

9:47 AM, May 21, 2013

Local Red Cross volunteers on standby after Oklahoma tornado

The American Red Cross has already begun helping those impacted by the tornadoes in Oklahoma and other states.

9:10 PM, May 20, 2013

Water floods into Waters House Apartments

"I was looking out the window and I saw all this water coming over the iron railing," said Heather Roscoe, who lives in Waters House.  "I saw it getting higher and higher."

9:56 PM, May 20, 2013

Man arrested for shooting girlfriend

A Muskegon man is facing charges after police say he shot his girlfriend and tried to shoot her sister.

12:03 PM, May 21, 2013

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with car in Newaygo County

An Ada man who was critically injured in a Newaygo County motorcycle crash has died.

1:22 PM, May 21, 2013

Allegan Co. targets meth ingredient to combat 'epidemic'

Leaders passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to make pseudoephedrine allowed by prescription only.

9:07 PM, May 20, 2013

UPDATE: Body found in Thornapple River

The body washed up near Garbow Road around 4:15 Sunday afternoon.

 

12:08 PM, May 20, 2013

Driver ticketed for hitting teen boarding bus

The driver who hit a teenager boarding a school bus is being ticketed.

2:06 PM, May 21, 2013

Second woman investigated for false Heeringa fundraiser

The case against a second woman, accused of falsely collecting money for the family of Jessica Heeringa, is on its way to the Muskegon County prosecutor.

1:18 PM, May 21, 2013

NHL Western Semifinals Game 3 - Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 1

Jimmy Howard was stellar with a 39-save effort on Monday night to help the Detroit Red Wings take a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of this Western Conference semifinal series.

9:37 PM, May 20, 2013

Portland man on trial in 2012 death of infant

Testimony began Monday in the trial of 28-year-old Keith Thibeault of Portland. The trial in Ionia County Circuit Court could last two weeks.

10:05 AM, May 21, 2013

How to help Oklahoma tornado victims

 A monstrous tornado ravaged Oklahoma City on Monday, flattening homes, tossing cars and crushing two elementary schools packed with children during 40 terrifying minutes of destruction. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

9:49 AM, May 21, 2013

Bill would create "a-la-carte" cable pricing

The idea of "a la carte" cable and satellite television has been around for years. But Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has jump-started a new national conversation with a bill he introduced in Congress this month that would use regulatory incentives to encourage programmers and distributors to unbundle their channels and offer a la carte programming.

10:51 AM, May 20, 2013

Dog Bite Prevention Week aims to reduce attacks

 A recent study ranks Michigan 6th in the nation for dog bites.

7:31 AM, May 21, 2013
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