Consumers Energy has sent out an emergency response trailer to help restore power to more than 230,000 customers in Michigan hit by winter weather.

A 15-year-old boy from St. Johns died after a two-vehicle crash in Gratiot County. Road conditions and driver inexperience were factors.

A fatal head-on collision occurred on M-68 in Forest Township, with drivers facing whiteout conditions. Seat belt usage is under investigation.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued safety tips for food and water during extreme winter weather.

Local agencies urging people to check hours, bring medications and plan for transportation as conditions change.

Consumers Energy crews are working to restore power after late December winter weather affected nearly 230,000 customers in Michigan. Crews from six states and Canada have joined the efforts.

The scene unfolded as the winter storm hit the area, prompting warnings against road travel.

A Cadillac woman was arrested after Michigan State Police found methamphetamine in her vehicle during a search.

A 26-year-old man from White Cloud was arrested after being found asleep in vehicle in possession of a handgun. He faces charges including carrying a concealed weapon.

Traverse City Police Department welcomes Jared Garvin as the new downtown community police officer, focusing on improving quality of life and addressing local issues.

Consumers Energy urged drivers to be alert to crews working along roadsides and to slow down or stop and wait for oncoming traffic to clear before passing.

Cortney and Bradly Bartholomew, as well as Kimberly Park will appear at upcoming probable cause hearings in January.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced $133 million in funding to upgrade transit vehicles and facilities in the Cadillac area and northern Michigan.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority said the $16.3 million in 9% tax credits will support 14 projects in nine Michigan communities.