Cass County Local Pulse

Public Safety

• Animal Seizure: 25 animals were seized from a Pokagon Township home in deplorable conditions.

Utility Concerns

• Rate...

Consumers Energy's appeal warns that a Michigan tax ruling on out-of-state sales could add $10-12 million yearly in costs, directly raising...

Michigan's data center debate centers on balancing economic incentives with new local protections.

• Proposals for large facilities have surfaced in...

Cass County officials seized 25 animals from a Pokagon Township home found in deplorable conditions. This local animal welfare case underscores public safety priorities for county residents.

Tornado Recovery Progress

• 🔥 Joint Damage Assessment: State and federal teams with local officials conducted a joint preliminary damage...

Lighthearted boost to local safety:

• Puppy power alert! 12-week-old bloodhound KJ is training successfully on scent trails, set to track suspects...

• Joint damage checks done: State, federal, and local teams assessed EF-3 tornado impacts in Sherwood and Union Townships on March 17 to gauge if...

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Winter Weather Advisory: Cass County Emergency Management reports snow showers moving from west to east starting this...

Key updates on post-March 6 tornado recovery for Cass residents:

• FEMA, state, local teams touring damage in Cass, Branch, St. Joseph counties via...

Branch District Library's Holbrook Heritage Room is collecting tornado impacts for a community archive—residents, contribute now:

• Images/videos of...

A Cass County Sheriff's emergency vehicle was struck while responding to crashes on Interstate 80, spotlighting public safety risks to first responders in local traffic incidents.

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Winter Weather Advisory: Cass County Emergency Management reports snow showers moving from west to east beginning this...

Key push for better storm warnings post-March 6 tornadoes in Cass County and nearby:

• No Tornado Watch issued despite four tornadoes killing 4,...

State/federal teams start damage assessments today in Cass County (plus St. Joseph, Branch) to evaluate homes/businesses.

• Purpose: Totals determine...

Residents, here's your chance to influence data center rules in Cass County:

• Public discussion by Board of Commissioners & Planning Commission on...

Stay cautious on roads – Snow showers move in this morning, lake effect snow lasts to Tuesday AM with 30-40 mph west wind gusts making travel...

Residents in storm-hit areas: expect assessment teams reviewing home/business damage to check aid eligibility.

• Schedule: Additional surveys...

• Flood Safety Series offers guidance for preparing for floods, staying safe during, and after.
• Key state resources from MDHHS to stay safe in severe weather.
• Practical tips relevant for Michigan's weather hazards.

Cass County officials advise storm-impacted residents: additional damage assessments are scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday to support recovery efforts.

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Travel Advisory: Cass County Sheriff's Office advises residents to avoid travel until the current storm has passed and...