Storms cause damage across Michigan   Powerful thunderstorms with strong winds caused damage in communities across Michigan's Lower Peninsula Wednesday. Reports of power outages, fallen trees and property damage were common in Michigan cities. Here's a look at the impact in several areas of the state: ►Fast-moving storm does damage across Jackson County ►Downed trees, flooding block West Michigan roads after storm ►Tree crushes truck, damages Flushing-area home ►High winds lift roof off of Michigan high school dugout

 

Smart home on Spring Lake called 'Modern Wave' listed for $2.2M    You know about smartphones, but what about a smart home? This technologically advanced property right on Spring Lake lets you use an iPad to change the climate and atmosphere. Want to listen to some yacht rock while looking out at the lake? Just tell Siri to play Toto. On top of being so smart, this house also has a name. Yes, its name is "Modern Wave." Of course, there are bedrooms and bathrooms and all those other details. Plus, we have a ton of photos to check out. MORE ►Touring Matthew Stafford's $6.5M home, complete with infinity pool and man cave

Fsta Tigers take Spencer Torkelson with No. 1 pick in MLB draft hat  While the path to get here didn't feel so good for Detroit Tigers fans, a No. 1 draft pick always feels great. Welcome, Spencer Torkelson! Now, when will we get to see the new guy at Comerica Park? It was actually a historic pick Wednesday night, as Torkelson is the first college first baseman to get scooped up with the first pick of the draft. Of course, the Tigers have said they will likely use him at third base. MORE ►MLB draft: Tigers' best-ever picks in rounds 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

  

Murals decorate boarded-up storefronts after riots     After protests turned to riots late last month in Grand Rapids, planks of wood were affixed to the windows of storefronts that sustained damage. Now, those once-plain pieces of wood have been transformed into public artwork. Artists dedicated their time to beautifying the downtown area with murals dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement and the memory of George Floyd. We talked to some of those involved: VIDEO ►Murals spread message of racial justice, equity in downtown Grand Rapids ►Kalamazoo artists bring color to boarded up businesses