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Brutal Ice Storm Leaves 194,000 Homes Without Power

3/30/2025

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A brutal ice storm has plunged over 194,000 homes in Northern Michigan into darkness, with Consumers Energy and Great Lakes Energy reporting widespread outages. As crews battle treacherous conditions to restore power, officials are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid travel, as more severe weather looms on the horizon.

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A brutal ice storm has plunged over 194,000 homes in Northern Michigan into darkness, with Consumers Energy and Great Lakes Energy reporting widespread outages. As crews battle treacherous conditions to restore power, officials are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid travel, as more severe weather looms on the horizon.