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Some Metro Detroit DTE customers lose power amid extreme heat wave
A neighborhood in Taylor had been without power since Monday afternoon before services were restored early Tuesday afternoon.
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A neighborhood in Taylor had been without power since Monday afternoon before services were restored early Tuesday afternoon.
Drivers are advised to avoid northbound John R Road at 14 Mile Road after a car struck several utility poles Friday morning, resulting in downed power lines.
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.
Ahead of a major winter storm that will arrive in southeast Michigan Friday afternoon, DTE Energy provided an update on storm preparations.
DTE Energy officials are alerting residents in Huron Township of a planned power outage scheduled for Friday morning.
The MPSC is considering imposing fines for utility companies if they experience four or more sustained power outages yearly.
Internet access has been restored at the University of Michigan after a security issue interrupted service last weekend.
As power outages continue due to strong summer storms, small businesses are feeling the impact – particularly those that rely on refrigeration.
Power outages can cost residents hundreds to thousands of dollars of food loss and can also have a deep impact on small businesses.
Severe weather on Wednesday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages.
More than 33,000 DTE Energy customers are without power Monday evening following severe storms that moved through southeast Michigan Sunday evening.
DTE and Consumers Energy leaders were back on the hot seat Thursday, facing questions over their response to power outages and what steps are underway to strengthen the grid.
Weeks after several power outages, DTE and Consumers Energy faced a grilling from legislators over the response.
Wednesday's public hearing begins at 8:30 a.m.
With more snow on the way Friday, Michiganders are once again worried about power outages.
The Michigan Public Service Commission, which sets rates and other policies affecting utilities, said it will hold two town hall-style meetings on March 20 in Jackson and Dearborn.
Experts say such weather extremes could become more commonplace.
The power outages are a headache for many. One Ecorse mother says her apartment is reaching below-freezing temperatures inside.
Some Michigan residents faced a fourth straight day without power Sunday as crews continued work to restore electricity to more than 165,000 homes and businesses in the greater Detroit area following last week's ice storm.
Meals are available on a first come, first served basis, for those in need of a hot meal.
As thousands of customers in Michigan are still without power following Wednesday's ice storm, several communities have opened warming centers for residents to use.
Dearborn Police and Fire hand out free bags of dry ice to residents without power one day after ice storm.
Crews worked around the clock Thursday to get their lights back, clearing downed trees and power lines which closed many streets throughout Lenawee County.
DTE Energy believes some of the 485,000 customers who lost power will be in the dark until Sunday.
DTE Energy officials held a press conference to answer questions and discuss its storm response following severe weather.
Federal lawmakers are taking a hard look at putting the plunger into the problem.
The rally on Saturday will be held in downtown Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena and will be open to the public.
On Tuesday, Judge Margaret Van Houten gave the jury until the end of Thursday to reach a unanimous decision.
Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Federal lawmakers are taking a hard look at putting the plunger into the problem.
The rally on Saturday will be held in downtown Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena and will be open to the public.
On Tuesday, Judge Margaret Van Houten gave the jury until the end of Thursday to reach a unanimous decision.
Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
A larger stock of smaller homes could mean more budget-friendly options for buyers.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Social Security is counting on its Login.gov service to shrink lengthy wait times for people who need to call the agency.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Trinity Health's virtual nursing program uses teamwork and technology so bedside nurses can focus on what matters most: being there in person for patients.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A 39-year-old Michigan man has filed a lawsuit saying he lost his toes because he received delayed medical care while he was in custody.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Detroit Lions will induct Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions during the 2024 season.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Yohan Ramírez had two consecutive errors in the ninth inning, paving the way for the Detroit Tigers to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Sunday for their second straight comeback win over the NL West leaders.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
Temperatures cool a bit with drying conditions headed our way.
Michigan is on the forefront of a national push to police plumbing, by passing a law that requires manufacturers of moistened wipes to place labels on their products warning "Do Not Flush."
Former President Donald Trump and his recently named running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will be coming to Michigan this weekend for their first rally together. It is also the first Trump rally since the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last Saturday.
After an alternate juror was introduced Monday in the Samantha Woll murder trial, and the jury remained deadlocked Tuesday after four days of deliberation, former federal prosecutor Richard Convertino says he believes there will be a not-guilty decision made.
Republican strategist Jamie Roe and Democratic strategist Greg Bowen discuss Ohio Sen. JD Vance being named the Republican vice presidential nominee.