U.P. man buys billboards, calls on businesses to reopen despite orders   Billboards aimed at urging businesses to reopen despite executive orders from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have popped up in Michigan. A U.P. business owner is behind the campaign. Erik Kiilunen wants residents to "stand up peacefully" to the orders, which require some businesses to remain closed to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. The billboards can be spotted in metro Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids. MORE ►State seeks new court hearing after judge rules in favor of Owosso barber shop

  

Remembering the deadly Kalamazoo tornado that struck 40 years ago     On May 13, 1980, a tornado hit the city of Kalamazoo, carving out an 11-mile path of destruction. Five were killed and more than 70 people were injured. The damage left 1,200 residents displaced from their homes. Officials estimated the tornado caused $50 million in damage, destroying houses and businesses. On the 40th anniversary, we take a look back at the tragic weather event. MORE  ►Kalamazoo library wants your stories and photos to document pandemic's impact

Fsta Dramatic temperature flip-flop ahead with 80-degree days coming hat  We've had freeze warnings this week. It's not what most people want in May. Luckily, the weather is set to change dramatically. The forecast is showing some 80-degree days for Michigan next week. But, even this week will give us some warmer weather, with temperatures heading into the 70s by the weekend. So, if the forecast holds, we will end up going from below-average temps to above-average temps in the span of a week or so. MORE ►All-time high recorded water level on Lake Michigan, Lake Huron won't take much to achieve

  

U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over southeast Michigan     Michiganders in Ann Arbor, Detroit and surrounding areas were looking up on Tuesday, as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels treated residents to a flyover. The flyover was scheduled to show support for health care workers, first responders, military members and other essential workers. If you weren't along the flight path of the Blue Angels, you can check out this video of the Navy pilots flying high above Michigan. MORE ►Military aircraft put on show in Michigan flyovers to honor frontline workers