tornadoes

Many other businesses have since reopened or moved locations after the storm claimed two lives, injured more than 40, and damaged more than 200 structures in Gaylord.

This week: A Chevy pickup, nearly destroyed by the Gaylord tornado, comes back to life. Plus, a conversation with Joyce Fetrow, who is working to address northern Michigan's opioid crisis.

Doug Watson was driving his 1995 Chevy Silverado with a friend last year when they were caught in the path of the Gaylord tornado. The truck was destroyed — until two high school seniors stepped in.

This week: One year since the Gaylord tornado, school safety in Traverse City, and a pedaling the rails in Grawn.

This week: Author Bonnie Garmus tells us about her wildly successful debut novel. Also, the Gaylord tornado in May 2022 was a wake-up call about storm warnings. We hear how a network of spotters is trying to improve the system. Plus, the legacy of a late Interlochen sculptor.

Officials are proud at how fast the community bounced back but there’s still plenty of work to do.

Just a few days left for those affected by the deadly Gaylord tornado to get one-on-one help applying for recovery loans.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will make low-interest loans available to residents and businesses.

The tornado that ripped through Gaylord on May 20 was on the ground for about 22 minutes. But cleanup efforts continue, and are expected to last for months. And for some, the impact of the storm will last a lifetime.

Gaylord residents could wait months before hiring a reliable contractor for home repairs. Even then, building supply prices are at an all-time high. "Storm chasers" and contractor scams pose another risk.