This is your KCQ Local Update, 98 KCQ. President Trump said a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is now very close, as a second round of talks is expected soon.
The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon appears to be holding, Tehran made halting Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon a key demand.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has expanded emergency orders as residents prepare for continued high waters and potential infrastructure strain. As rivers continue to rise, Saginaw, Shiawassee counties have been added to an expanded emergency order.
Two tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service in Saginaw County from Tuesday night's severe weather, damaging homes and buildings. The first tornado touched down in a field on the northwest side of Albee Township. The second tornado touched down just northwest of Bridgeport. No injuries were reported.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed testimony urging state regulators to cut Consumer Energy's $240 million natural gas rate hike request by more than 61 percent. The attorney general is trying to reduce the rate increase by $146 million. The company's full request would increase bills by 8 percent. Consumers requested the natural gas rate increase back in December, less than three months after the company won approval of a $157.5 million annual rate hike.
In sports, the Tigers over the Royals ten to nine. Tonight, the loons play the Dayton Dragons at Dow Diamond, first pitch at 5.05.
Your KCQ pinpoint forecast, The flood warning continues for the Cass, Saginaw, and Tittabawassee rivers, otherwise dense fog becoming partly sunny, high 72. Tonight, an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms below 52.
