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St. Joseph County United Way is appealing to the public for monetary donations to help with recovery efforts associated with last week’s tornado. Agency officials said a PayPal link is available as well as a QR code for a safe and easy way to donate. Donations have helped the United Way purchase and provide bottled water, toiletries, bleach, hair ties, …

Indiana Michigan Power issued a media release late Sunday, providing an update on its power-restoration efforts. Company officials said they originally thought full restoration to Three Rivers and the surrounding area would be in effect by 4 p.m. Sunday. Crews, however, faced complications centering on not able to gain access to key locations due to downed trees or other obstructions. …

Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach is urging homeowners to use caution in order to avoid getting scammed. In light of last week’s tornado damage, Roach suggested being wary of unfamiliar companies or contractors; watching out for individuals who are pushy, demand money upfront or insist on giving an immediate quote for repairs; referring all contractors to the company representing your …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared states of emergency in Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties stemming from Friday’s tornado activity. Whitmer Sunday morning surveyed portions of the three counties from overhead. Accompanied by Michigan State Police, Whitmer was provided a closer look at the destruction caused by what is now being identified as at least four tornadoes that caused extensive …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department asks that potential volunteers wishing to lend a hand to cleanup efforts in Three Rivers register through the St. Joseph County United Way. Registered volunteers cleared through the agency will meet at 143 W. Michigan Ave., but must first call ahead to register. The United Way’s number is 467-9099. Agency director Kelly Hostetler is the …

The National Weather Service has issued a preliminary rating to three of four tornadoes that touched down Friday in Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties. The Cass County tornado, which severely impacted Edwardsburg and portions of Cassopolis, is still being reviewed. The St. Joseph County tornado has been assigned an EF2 rating, meaning wind speeds were between 111 and 135 …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced its Three Rivers office was significantly damaged during Friday’s tornado. Agency director Rebecca Burns said clinical services, WIC, immunizations, and STI/HIV treatment and testing are temporarily relocating to Sturgis. The Sturgis facility is at 1555 E. Chicago Road. Anyone who had an appointment scheduled in Three Rivers but now unable to keep it …

St. Joseph County residents experiencing unmet needs such as shelter, food or any other assistance, are invited to a Red Cross shelter in Three Rivers. The Red Cross has set up operations at Riverside Church, 207 E. Michigan Ave. Meanwhile, St. Joseph County United Way has on hand water and other essential needs at its temporary location in Three Rivers, …

Cass County officials have identified a young man who died in Friday’s tornado. Sheriff Clint Roach said it received a call around 3:15 p.m. Friday from the parents of 12-year-old Silas Anderson. Roach said dispatchers were told by the parents they witnessed a tornado touch down by Conrad Road in a rural area northwest of Edwardsburg and that the parents …

On the afternoon of Friday, March 6th, 2026, a lone supercell developed in La Porte County, IN and tracked northeast into Lower Michigan. The supercell moved through Cass, St Joseph, and Branch counties. There were numerous reports called in to our office and videos posted on social media by storm chasers, broadcast media, trained spotters, and the public confirming tornado …