Gov. Snyder Visits SE Michigan To Evaluate Flood Damage, Urges Residents To Document Everything
Snyder said it is important to document your damage from last week's flooding and to communicate that information with local officials.
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Snyder said it is important to document your damage from last week's flooding and to communicate that information with local officials.
"They had two bedrooms and the laundry room and a bathroom and a playroom for the kids...and it's totally destroyed,"
A silver lining after the heavy rains - business is booming for at least one area resale shop.
Monday marks one week since torrential rains flooded streets and freeways, trapping cars and sending rushing water into thousands of basements.
A woman who city officials said died in massive flooding this week in the Detroit area has a message to share.
While the flood waters might be gone, the recovery and cleanup are going to last for a quite while.
A summary of the incident from the city's fire department to Warren Mayor James Fouts says the 30-year-old woman improved on the way to a local hospital and was released.
The governor will spend some time helping clean up after this week's historic flood, according to his office.
Communities are just starting to realize the extent of damage caused by Monday's record-breaking storms.
A section of Outer Drive that has been underwater for most of the week is expected to finally reopen Friday morning.
In especially hard-hit Macomb County, officials urge affected property owners to call a special information hotline.
Schuette's Consumer Alert recommends the following six consumer tips for hiring a water clean-up company or contractor:
Is federal help on the way? Maybe not.
Motorists traveling on I-94 on Detroit's east side got more of an amusement park ride than a smooth ride to work.
What's more attractive than finding a bargain that's soaked in raw sewage?
Many cars have been damaged or destroyed by Monday's flooding, including several at a Sterling Heights apartment complex
Water department officials say the system worked exactly as it was designed to - the day of torrential rains - which they say just overwhelmed the system.
"We will be doing ongoing inspections that will go on to make sure everything's always working how it's suppose to ; but we really did come out in good shape."
Aerial footage presents a dramatic picture of a water-logged Macomb County.
MDOT says an investigation is ongoing to figure out what went wrong...
"The flooding that continues to impact Southeastern Michigan is a disaster in every sense of the word," the governor said.
Scrap metal thieves are adding to the delays in getting water cleared from flooded roads.
The aftermath of flooding in the area forced mayors in Ferndale, Highland Park and Warren to declare a State of Emergency.
Following record flooding, Consumers Energy is urging home and business owners in the metro Detroit area with appliances that were affected by Monday's rainstorms to have them inspected by a qualified contractor before attempting to restart and use them.
Her daughter, who is 72-years old, discovered her mother's floating body Tuesday morning.
Three Detroiters have been charged in the October 2025 murder of a man who was set to be a witness in an upcoming trial.
Animal welfare staff removed 84 cats from a single-wide mobile home in Harrison Township this week, officials said, and many of them were either pregnant or nursing.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
The wait is finally over, Detroit Tigers fans. Opening Day 2026 at Comerica Park is here.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
This year, we're heading for warmth with wind and even some sunshine breaking through the clouds.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS' Ed O'Keefe that the war is likely not justified under the Just War Theory.
Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons will be out at least another week in his recovery from a collapsed left lung.
The wait is finally over, Detroit Tigers fans. Opening Day 2026 at Comerica Park is here.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Elandra McConney, director of retail for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, previews the new Detroit Tigers merch for the 2026 season.
Ryan Gustafson, president and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, talks about Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park.
Taylor Olson, brand director for the Detroit Tigers, talks about the making of a successful Opening Day.
CBS News Detroit gives you a look at the new food items on the menu at Comerica Park in 2026.
CBS News Detroit catches up with one Detroit Tigers fans who is celebrating 50 years of Opening Day tailgating.