DTE Energy files plans to ask for a rate hike in April
DTE filed paperwork at the end of February to indicate its plans to request an increase to its electric rates in April.
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DTE filed paperwork at the end of February to indicate its plans to request an increase to its electric rates in April.
Power has been restored for Over 2,000 DTE Energy customers after an hours-long outage Sunday due to reported equipment problems.
About 350 DTE Energy customers in Wayne and Romulus will be affected by a scheduled power outage on Feb. 1.
The approval comes more than a year after the Michigan Public Service Commission granted DTE a $368 million increase in December 2023.
The Michigan Public Service Commission says they've looked into foolproofing everything since a near disaster six years ago.
DTE Energy officials say some of their customers are overdue for their gas meter inspections, and could be at risk of having service shut off.
DTE Energy is asking customers who still need a gas inspection to respond and set up an appointment to avoid service being cut.
The utility company requested a $248 million gas hike, which would increase residents' rates by 12%.
As winter weather moves into Metro Detroit, DTE Energy wants to remind customers of the programs it offers to ensure their heat stays on.
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.
Thousands of DTE Energy customers are still without power on Thursday, two days after severe storms rolled through Southeast Michigan.
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.
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.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
Closures, MDOT says, happen when a bridge is no longer safe enough to drive on.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
Over the next three years, drivers can expect ramp closures and lane reductions.
Police in Chelsea, Michigan, are looking to speak with a woman who dropped off a human skull at a thrift store last week.
Winter has officially tightened its grip on the Great Lakes.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
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Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
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.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls in a four-player, three-team deal, according to two people with knowledge of the trade.
The International Olympic Committee requires athletes to be citizens of the nation they represent.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
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Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills late last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
Cold air continues before one warm day gives us a break to wrap up the week.
Two months after the Michigan Department of Transportation sounded the alarm on funding needs to repair bridges nearing or past the end of their lifespan in August, the Michigan Legislature passed its transportation funding package, which also established the Neighborhood Roads Fund.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.