GM Will Halt Production Due To Parts Shortage From Japan
General Motors will halt production at its pickup truck plant in Shreveport, Louisiana next week because of a shortage of parts from Japan.
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General Motors will halt production at its pickup truck plant in Shreveport, Louisiana next week because of a shortage of parts from Japan.
Over 100 Ford employees in Japan are not being called back home from the earthquake and tsunami ridden country.
While exposed spent fuel rods at the failing nuclear reactors in Japan pose new threats, the worst-case scenario would still be unlikely to expose the public to catastrophic amounts of radiation, says a University of Michigan nuclear engineering professor who is an expert on this particular kind of reactor.
Officials at DTE Energy are working to assure the public that Fermi Two is safe while concerns about nuclear power plants rise amid the crisis in Japan.
To help unite families and friends in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Comcast has announced it is providing free calls to Japan for its Digital Voice and Business Class Voice customers.
In response to the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, Bright House Networks has opened TV Japan to all viewers for the next week to allow families and friends in the United States to stay connected to news and information on the unfolding tragedy in Japan.
Toyota, Nissan and Honda are suspending production for about a week at their domestic plants.
Travellers from Japan are arriving at Metro Airport with their tales of survival from the massive earthquake.
The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week could have a detrimental affect on Japan's economy.
The U. S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Japan after the earthquake and tsunami.
A Novi family is helping two Japanese girls deal with the earthquake and tsunami far from home.
When major catastrophes occur, such as the devastation involving exposure to large amounts of radiation in Japan, the challenges of returning to a normal life can seem insurmountable.
Some Metro Detroiters have made it home after being in Japan at the time the earthquake hit.
Metro Detroit is closely watching the aftermath of the overnight earthquake that rocked Japan. And, with a disaster of this size, many are asking "what can I do to help?"
Lots of concern in the Novi Community School District about the earthquake in Japan, with more than 1,700 Japanese and Japanese-American students in the district.
WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting stopped by Detroit Metro Airport as passengers from a flight from Japan exited the International Arrivals Check-in.
Local residents are reacting to the news of one of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history, as they try to confirm their loved ones in Japan are out of harm's way.
Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicenter.
Wayne State University researchers happened to be in Haiti before last year's devastating earthquake, conducting interviews on economics and well-being. Those numbers -- and a follow-up since -- help show the true extent of devastation to the already impoverished nation.
The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office declined to prosecute two officers who fired their weapons in response to an armed shooter last fall at a church in Grand Blanc.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to Powerlines.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Sterling Heights invoked a moratorium on data center site requests, with city officials saying they want to research the topic before updating zoning rules.
Sterling Heights invoked a moratorium on data center site requests, with city officials saying they want to research the topic before updating zoning rules.
The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office declined to prosecute two officers who fired their weapons in response to an armed shooter last fall at a church in Grand Blanc.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
Winter has officially tightened its grip on the Great Lakes.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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.
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.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to Powerlines.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
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.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
The games run from Feb. 6 through Feb. 22, and 17 Olympians from Michigan are among the nearly 230 athletes competing for Team USA.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
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.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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.
Some sunshine and dry conditions remain today, but some snow will move in later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains when we can expect the snowfall and how much.
President Trump appeared to double down on Tuesday on his suggestion that the federal government take over elections in some states. He listed several Democratic-led cities like Detroit and Atlanta, where he thinks the federal government should take over elections.
Students at multiple high schools in Southeast Michigan took part in, or were expected to, protests on Wednesday over recent activity by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
President Trump suggested Monday that Republicans should "nationalize" voting. Republicans maintain that he meant he supports a bill requiring voter IDs nationwide.
A 4-year-old girl who drowned at a private club swimming pool in Southeast Michigan was with other children, but no adults, at the time, deputies reported.