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

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

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.

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

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.

The governor's budget proposal notes that many of the fees have not been increased in decades and says revenue is needed to cover higher costs.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.

The Whitmer administration says the increases are needed to catch up with inflation and protect natural areas. House Republicans are opposed.