St. Clair County

Two St. Clair County brothers, Tariq and Aimeir White, are accused of beating a woman, threatening her with a gun, and holding her against her will in Wales Township. They were arrested and charged with domestic violence, unlawful imprisonment, firearm offenses, and drug possession.

A St. Clair County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly beating and strangling his girlfriend for days and shooting her phone to prevent her from calling 911. He was arrested after attempting to flee in a golf cart and was given a $10,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled for July 14.

Thursday’s thunderstorms in Southeast Michigan produced golf ball-sized hail in Capac and Emmett, with Metro Detroit largely avoiding severe weather. A cooler, quieter weekend is expected before a heat wave next week, with temperatures potentially exceeding 90°F and heat index values above 100°F, raising concerns for vulnerable populations.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern St. Clair County in southeastern Michigan until 6:30 p.m., with hail and damage risks. Other counties in the region have no active alerts.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for St. Clair County, effective from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The warning indicates possible isolated strong storms this afternoon despite showers exiting early.

The invasive elm zigzag sawfly has been first detected in Michigan's St. Clair County, identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development states the pest does not pose a significant threat to people, animals, agriculture, or natural resources, as elm trees can recover from defoliation.

A Michigan woman won a $1 million lottery prize after taking a detour due to road construction. She purchased the winning King Cashword ticket at Speedy Q Markets in Port Huron and chose a lump sum payment to buy a new house and car.

Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on June 17 as storms move through Southeast Michigan. Flood Watch alerts are active in 11 counties until 4 a.m.

Thunderstorms have occurred in Southeast Michigan on Tuesday, June 16, with a severe thunderstorm warning issued for Oakland County until 2 p.m. Other counties in the region have no active advisories or warnings.

Unfounded health concerns are fueling opposition to large-scale solar projects in Michigan and other U.S. states, despite a lack of credible evidence. Farmers like Kevin Heath face setbacks as local governments impose restrictions, while experts and studies dismiss the claims as misinformation.