Shortly after declaring a state of emergency for three southwest Michigan counties, Governor Gretchen Whitmer took to the air to survey the damage left behind by a series of deadly tornadoes. Gov.

Local, state and federal leaders are speaking out after a suspect reportedly rammed a vehicle into a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township in an “apparent active shooter" situation.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after deadly tornadoes killed four.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties following a deadly tornado outbreak in southwest Michigan.

The governor talked with the president about last week's tornadoes and got a commitment on aid for last year's ice storms.

The governor also announced that the State Emergency Operations Center had been activated to coordinate a statewide response.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office has asked for a federal investigation into why no tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service before deadly storms hit southwest Michigan on Friday night. The Detroit News reported that Whitmer’s office is asking whether the lack of any tornado watch — an initial alert issued to warn residents

Whitmer is one of three U.S. political figures selected for the 2026 honor by Americans for the Arts. She'll accept the award March 11 in Lansing.

The Democratic governor meets with the Republican president for at least the third time since he returned to the White House.

SAGINAW, MI — In the highest-profile endorsement of his campaign yet, Democrat Chedrick Greene received support from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for his bid to serve as Michigan’s newest state Senator. Greene,

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement after a person allegedly crashed into a Jewish synagogue and then fired shots on Thursday, March 12, 2026. (WDIV) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement after a suspect allegedly crashed into a West ...