Wayne County man avoids major injury after tree damages his home
A man's recent surgery could be the reason he's alive after a tree severely damaged his Redford Township, Michigan, home.
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A man's recent surgery could be the reason he's alive after a tree severely damaged his Redford Township, Michigan, home.
A Redford man was home - but managed to get out - after a large tree fell on his house due to storm damage.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents were dealing with power outages as wind speeds picked up on Sunday night, two days after gusts of over 70 mph swept through the region.
Southeast Michigan residents are still trying to clean up after high winds blew through the region on Friday. A man in Redford Township says a large tree came down on his Delaware Street home during the gusts.
A public works employee in Huntington Woods, Michigan, is dead after a limb fell on him while he was clearing a road on Friday night, the city said.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has activated the State Emergency Operations Center due to "the threat of significant weather impacts" across the state, officials said Sunday morning.
The CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather Team has declared Sunday as a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to expected high winds and thunderstorms.
The high winds in Southeast Michigan on Thursday have caused damage in communities and are blamed for a gas station awning collapsing.
Strong winds on April 29 ripped off part of the roof of a roller skating rink in Oakland County, Michigan. Those who were inside the Rolladium Family Fun Center at the time watched the winds wreak havoc. There were no injuries reported and the roller rink is expected to reopen.
According to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, the bridge is closed to all vehicles except passenger cars, passenger vans and empty pickup trucks.
Thousands are still without power after a wind advisory in effect for southeast Michigan.
More than 65,000 homes and businesses in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw and Livingston Counties are without electricity.
DTE officials reported that up to 129,000 homes and businesses are without power, with the number of outages expected to grow until the storms move out of the area.
Crews have been working around the clock to restore power, but continuing high winds could slow the efforts.
High winds have knocked out power for roughly 22,000 homes and businesses in metro Detroit, and officials expect that number to grow.
DTE Energy says about 17,000 customers remain without electricity, following high winds over the weekend. Approximately 120,000 customers lost service at some point over the weekend.
The Plymouth Ice Festival continued - even though about 13 ice sculptures were damaged by the winds -- as well as some vendor booths and fencing.
Making her way by candlelight and putting make-up on in the morning by flashlight, WWJ's Beth Fisher starts her day in a powerless house in Novi.
Hold on to your hat, because it's a gusty night in Metro Detroit.
Strong winds in Metro Detroit Sunday afternoon have caused about 5,000 DTE customers to lose power.
About 12,000 DTE customers are experiencing a power outage because of the high winds.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
After natural disasters, white nationalists, militias, and conspiracists often arrive, offering help. But they also want to recruit and improve their image.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena for their first playoff series win in 18 years.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A Roseville, Michigan, woman faces two charges after prosecutors allege social media videos showed her hitting a child, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
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 incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.
The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena for their first playoff series win in 18 years.
The Detroit Pistons can complete another historic comeback against the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
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A chance of showers and storms Monday night
The Detroit Pistons are moving on to the second round of the NBA playoffs after beating the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. Veronica Ortega spoke to excited Pistons fans after the game.
President Trump says he's looking over a new 14-point proposal from Iran that could end the war, though he's unsure whether it will lead to a peace deal. Wendy Gillette reports.
The annual Cinco de Mayo Parade worked its way through Southwest Detroit on Sunday afternoon. The two-day event also includes live entertainment and performances meant to highlight the city's diverse Latino culture.
President Trump on Friday rejected Iran's offer to end the war with the U.S. A ceasefire established over three weeks ago is still ongoing. Wendy Gillette reports.