Over 26,000 electricity customers lost power amid high winds in Michigan
Over 16,000 Southeast Michigan residents lost power Friday in the aftermath of high winds across much of the state.
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Over 16,000 Southeast Michigan residents lost power Friday in the aftermath of high winds across much of the state.
Consumers Energy has asked the State of Michigan to approve another round of natural gas distribution rate hikes.
Consumers Energy has received approval from state officials for a natural gas rate increase, effective November 1.
Consumers Energy has announced a program to help customers catch up on past due summer bills.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents remained without power Wednesday morning in the aftermath of winds and rain.
Environmental groups and Michigan's attorney general have filed separate challenges against a federal order that is keeping a coal-fired power plant open this summer.
One teenager is dead and another hospitalized after a power line electrocution incident Tuesday near Lansing.
A rate hike started in April for Consumers Energy electric customers – and the company is already well into the process for requesting its next one.
The U.S. Energy Department has ordered a Michigan coal-fired power plant to remain open, at least until late August.
A natural gas main replacement and upgrade called the Four Cities Metro Pipeline has started in Southeast Michigan.
State officials have approved an electricity rate hike for Consumers Energy, which serves a large part of Michigan.
The Michigan Public Service Commission says they've looked into foolproofing everything since a near disaster six years ago.
The utility company requested a $248 million gas hike, which would increase residents' rates by 12%.
The planned outage will affect customers in Holly Township, Groveland Township and Springfield Township.
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.
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.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a notice of intervention opposing Consumers Energy's proposed rate hike.
Consumers Energy requested a $325 million rate hike to improve infrastructure and service.
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.
National Weather Service officials say winds reached 115 miles per hour, with a path length of 5.7 miles and a width of 450 yards.
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.
Consumers Energy crews will be upgrading the natural gas system in Berkley, with work starting this week, city officials said.
Severe weather on Wednesday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages.
Severe weather on Thursday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages across the state.
Thousands of customers in the area of 14 Mile Road and 15 Mile Road in Macomb County lost power early Tuesday.
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Washtenaw County, Michigan, has a rich and storied Black history, dating back to the founding of the area.
The vote came after a heated moment between protesters and counter-protesters.
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Thousands of customers in the area of 14 Mile Road and 15 Mile Road in Macomb County lost power early Tuesday.
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Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
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Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
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WNBA player Kara Braxton, who won two championship titles with the Detroit Shock, has died.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
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Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
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Michael Odom is among the Metro Detroiters stranded in Mexico, waiting for a flight out of an area where cartel-related violence erupted.
An attorney for a Detroit police officer says she did nothing wrong when contacting U.S. Customs and Border Protection during a traffic stop.
Looking at partly sunny skies today with temps around 35. Tonight the snow returns with a few bands of accumulating snow through the region. Snow totals ranging from one half to 2 inches, with highest amounts across the Saginaw valley and northern thumb. Chance of snow showers Wednesday morning, with minor accumulation possible. Warmer temps return Friday!!