Whitmer's office questioned whether the lack of a tornado watch alert could be attributed to funding cutbacks at the National Weather Service.

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.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is reported to have requested a probe into the lack of a tornado watch March 6. Here's what to know.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center after multiple tornadoes caused severe damage in Southwest Michigan.

Whitmer proposes increasing fees for government services, plus sports updates, community events and more in this Detroit Evening Report.

Whitmer touted seven prior years of work, but said there is still plenty of work to do.

In her final annual address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out plans to create a new affordable housing tax credit and limit medical debt. She also thanked President Donald Trump for a commitment to Selfridge.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is touring the damaged areas after at least four tornadoes hit the southwest part of the state on Friday.

Gov. Whitmer's final State of the State address highlighted her legacy, but critics point to failures in economic policy and education.