Michigan AG Calls For FEMA Disaster Assistance Following Flooding In Mid-Michigan
Michigan's Attorney General, among those asking the governor to request FEMA disaster assistance following big flooding in mid-Michigan.
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Michigan's Attorney General, among those asking the governor to request FEMA disaster assistance following big flooding in mid-Michigan.
It will be a couple of days before we see the sun again.
"Thanks to our emergency responders immediately addressing life and safety concerns, there were no injuries or deaths..."
A day filled with record setting heavy rains drenched residents and flooded area freeways.
Several motorists had to be rescued from their vehicles Thursday morning after torrential downpours caused extreme flooding on the Lodge Freeway under Cobo Center in Detroit.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall caused flooding of urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
"The worst of it appears to be along I-94, anywhere from Roseville into Midtown because of the flooding."
Rain gauges in parts of Harris County, which includes most of Houston, showed water levels approaching 20 inches since late Sunday night.
One resident jokingly calls the street "Lake Hanover," but others call it a toilet bowl.
Officials expect the cleanup will cost the city a couple thousand dollars.
The wintry weather is leading to trouble on one local freeway for commuters Tuesday morning.
MDOT spokesperson Diane Cross urged drivers to be careful driving through standing water that may start to pool up on some metro Detroit roadways.
A delegation from the Michigan Red Cross is heading south to help out.
Thousands of homes and businesses lost power as a line of severe storms rolled across metro Detroit.
The plan is to put vacant lots to good use by creating a vegetation system that would help prevent floods.
The River Raisin at Dundee was 1.5 feet over flood stage on Wednesday morning.
Amy Valentine, whose yard backs up to the river, said this is the worst she's seen.
Village of Dundee manager Dave Uhl said that the River Raisin is predicted to rush over its banks, threatening about 30 homes and a half a dozen businesses, including the post office.
Flooding is so bad on the Southfield Freeway through Dearborn, motorists are turning around and driving against the traffic to escape the rising water.
Stranded amid the flood are Kate Mangona and her husband Victor, originally from Detroit, who were trying to get to their Houston, Texas home from Dallas Monday afternoon.
At one point the entire intersection was under about two feet of water.
Oakwood Hospital's Emergency Department is reopening, seven months after flooding from the historic floods of August
Cleanup crews are continuing to assess the damage at the David Stott building in downtown Detroit after a frozen pipe burst and flooded several floors with about 2 million gallons of water.
Authorities say the water continued to run down the building for a few days before anyone noticed.
Federal assistance for Detroit-area residents who suffered property damage during severe August flooding has totaled $246 million following the application deadline.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
A Detroit event is inspiring people to love one another, embrace their neighbors and strengthen the bonds that make Detroit a community.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
An elderly man is injured after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing a road in a motorized wheelchair in Southfield, Michigan, on Saturday evening, police said.
A 56-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a train in Fenton, Michigan, on Friday night, according to police.
A Detroit event is inspiring people to love one another, embrace their neighbors and strengthen the bonds that make Detroit a community.
Trade talks between Canada and the U.S. broke down late Friday, prompting the U.S. to impose hefty new tariffs on Canada and Canada to prepare retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods next month.
An elderly man is injured after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing a road in a motorized wheelchair in Southfield, Michigan, on Saturday evening, police said.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
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Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
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Happy Monday family! A nice cool, crisp morning and dry start to the week with plenty of sun. Partly cloudy this afternoon with a high around 77. More sun tomorrow with temps warming a bit into the low 80's. Next chance for rain arrives Wednesday night.
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