Troy police advise residents of road closure, power outages after car hits utility poles
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.
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.
More than 400,000 customers across Michigan and Indiana lost power Monday, utilities reported, as severe thunderstorms packing winds as high as 60 mph hour (96 kilometers per hour) raked the region.
A Michigan attorney who unsuccessfully sued to overturn former President Donald Trump's 2020 loss has been arrested after a hearing on a separate case in Washington, D.
A significant development in Howell is set for a soft opening early this summer. In a few months, it will become a multimillion-dollar haven for motorsports enthusiasts.
The prom drive will run from March 18 through April 12, and dresses and accessories can be dropped off at 10 Comerica banking centers in Metro Detroit.
The invasive hemlock woolly adelgid has now been detected in Antrim County, joining seven other counties.
Frustrated with the lack of accountability following the Oxford High School shooting, the parents of Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Justin Shilling, and Hana St. Juliana are spearheading a movement seeking reform.
A Michigan attorney who unsuccessfully sued to overturn former President Donald Trump's 2020 loss has been arrested after a hearing on a separate case in Washington, D.
A significant development in Howell is set for a soft opening early this summer. In a few months, it will become a multimillion-dollar haven for motorsports enthusiasts.
The prom drive will run from March 18 through April 12, and dresses and accessories can be dropped off at 10 Comerica banking centers in Metro Detroit.
The invasive hemlock woolly adelgid has now been detected in Antrim County, joining seven other counties.
Frustrated with the lack of accountability following the Oxford High School shooting, the parents of Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Justin Shilling, and Hana St. Juliana are spearheading a movement seeking reform.
Volkswagen's factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is likely to be the first test of the United Auto Workers' effort to organize nonunion automobile plants across the nation.
America's muscle car culture will live on as the country transitions to electric vehicles, but the gas-powered performance car will last for at least a few more years.
On Monday afternoon, crews began to tear another portion of the massive Packard Plant on the city's east side that's been an eyesore for decades.
The Detroit fire department is raising alarms over safety concerns at General Motors' Factory Zero, where the automaker produces its electric vehicles.
Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla's charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but there's a hitch.
This year's 313 Day was extra special for Detroit native Diarra Kilpatrick.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Celine Dion said in her post that March 15 was International Stiff-Person Syndrome Awareness Day.
Alec Baldwin's attorneys in a new court filing accused prosecutors of "unfairly stacking the deck" against him in grand jury proceedings.
Neil Young voluntarily removed his music from Spotify in 2022 after Joe Rogan, whose podcast was exclusively on Spotify, had a controversial infectious disease expert on as a guest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The retailer that caters to quilters and crafters also said it has been weighed down by higher tariffs from China.
Volkswagen's factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is likely to be the first test of the United Auto Workers' effort to organize nonunion automobile plants across the nation.
The solar eclipse will impact solar production in Texas between 12:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. CDT. But the power grids are expected to be reliable.
Boston is looking to prolong its eight-game home win streak with a victory over Detroit.
United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is reviewing a series of "unrelated" cases and adding extra training for pilots.
One way Macomb County Community Mental Health is trying to reduce the stigma is through combined care.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 – all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) confirmed its first influenza-related pediatric death in the state for the 2023-2024 flu season.
Boston is looking to prolong its eight-game home win streak with a victory over Detroit.
Bam Adebayo made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Miami Heat to a 104-101 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
Michigan defensive line coach Greg Scruggs is suspended indefinitely after his arrest for suspected drunk driving.
The Professional Women's Hockey League has no designs on expanding its six-team base for the foreseeable future.
Riney, who has spent his 46-year career at Henry Ford Health, was named one of Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People.
Jerry Norcia has led DTE Energy for the past five years as the Detroit-based company has dealt with massive technology changes.
Trump was in Oakland County two weeks ago and said that whichever candidate wins Michigan will ultimately win the White House this November.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who is on Tuesday's ballot, will be in Oakland County this Sunday and Monday in Grand Rapids campaigning for votes.
Bing talked about working with Biden as mayor when he was the vice president under Barack Obama and the city and its automakers in financial distress.
A significant development in Howell is set for a soft opening early this summer. In a few months, it will become a multimillion-dollar haven for motorsports enthusiasts.
There have been reports of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, at an outing days after a released photo of her sparked more speculation about her health. Nicholas Cull, an expert in British politics and Anglo-American relations, joined CBS News Detroit to weigh in on the issue.
Comerica Bank announced it is hosting its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive to support the nonprofit organization Jackets for Jobs.
Detroit City FC midfielder James Murphy looks back at Saturday's season-opening win.
The failures surrounding the mass shooting at Oxford High School were highlighted in an independent review done by Guidepost Solutions.