DTE Energy invests $100 million in 3 Metro Detroit substations
The utility company is investing $100 million in new substations in Northville Township, Pontiac and Shelby Township.
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The utility company is investing $100 million in new substations in Northville Township, Pontiac and Shelby Township.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says one suspect is in custody after two people posed as DTE workers and allegedly killed a 72-year-old man and duct taped his wife in their home on Friday.
The Michigan Public Service Commission enlisted an outside consulting firm to conduct the review of the two utilities.
The results come after MPSC launched an investigation in 2022 amid reports of widespread outages and public frustration.
On Wednesday, several dozen people spoke out against DTE's proposed electricity rate hike during a public hearing at the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Officials say the 61-year-old man was killed after coming in contact with "overhead equipment."
"Why did it take them until today to even start working on our lines?" said Hugo Giovannone, one of the affected customers.
His neighbors on Holcomb Street, north of Mack Avenue, say this tragedy could have been avoided had DTE listened to them.
Thousands of people across Metro Detroit are dealing with downed power lines, snapped tree limbs and debris after a storm traveled through Southeast Michigan on Tuesday.
Thousands of DTE Energy customers are still without power on Thursday, two days after severe storms rolled through Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again pushing back against a proposed DTE rate hike.
DTE wants customers who are already spending more money to keep the lights on and dig even deeper into their wallets. A handful of frustrated customers and elected leaders protested Wednesday in front of DTE headquarters.
Part of a shuttered power plant near Detroit has been demolished by explosives that turned the hulking structure into piles of rubble and kicked up a wall of dust and flames.
More than 34,000 DTE Energy customers are without power following Wednesday night's storms in Southeast Michigan.
Metro Detroit labored under its third consecutive day of 90-plus-degree heat Wednesday, as the region continues one of the most brutally hot stretches it's seen in decades. As of yet, the power grid has been holding up for most residents.
A neighborhood in Taylor had been without power since Monday afternoon before services were restored early Tuesday afternoon.
DTE Energy says there are a few things you can do to keep yourself and your home on the cool side.
A G4 geomagnetic storm is likely Friday night through the beginning of the weekend, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. The agency issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Friday evening.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is opposing Consumers Energy's proposed $136 million natural gas rate increase, arguing that the increase should be no more than $5.3 million if needed.
The Mount Clemens City Commission unanimously approved a resolution rebuking DTE Energy's proposed $456 million rate increase.
Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out on Friday at DTE's electric substation on Howard Street in Detroit.
DTE Energy announced Wednesday it will be seeking approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for a $456 million investment.
The almost 100-year-old coal-fired smokestacks were demolished and imploded on Friday.
The Michigan Public Service Commission is toying with a proposal that would reward utilities with more money from a $10 yearly charge to consumers for improved performance.
There are thousands of people in this deep freeze waiting for their power to come back on, and some on the city's west side have been in the dark since Friday when the winter storm rolled through Metro Detroit.
A Warren police officer is fighting for his life in the hospital after he suffered a serious accident while hunting.
Parents of the victims called for a state-led investigation into the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting.
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On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
A Warren police officer is fighting for his life in the hospital after he suffered a serious accident while hunting.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Parents of the victims called for a state-led investigation into the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
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Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
The Detroit Lions have developed a killer instinct this season.
Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
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In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
A Warren police officer is fighting for his life in the hospital after he suffered a serious accident while hunting.
The Detroit PBS documentary "Detroit: The City of Chefs" will premiere on Monday, Dec. 9. Film director Keith Famie will join CBS News Detroit to discuss the documentary.
Chef Musheya from Big Pasta joins CBS News Detroit show how to make dirty rice ahead of Thanksgiving.
Thursday is National Rural Health Day, and in many rural areas, residents face challenges accessing high-quality and affordable healthcare. Hollie Thacker with Scheurer Health joined CBS News Detroit to discuss this.
The Detroit People's Food Co-op is a consumer owned business all across Michigan who can claim ownership and among the groceries. The location also offers a hot bar and also has offerings available for Thanksgiving. Akil Kasai Talley joins CBS News Detroit to discuss what is offered.