
No federal aid to restart Michigan nuclear power plant
The federal government has turned down a request for financial aid to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, the owner said.
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The federal government has turned down a request for financial aid to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, the owner said.
Officials say the reopening facility would protect 600 jobs at the plant and 1,100 additional jobs throughout the community and produce more than 800 megawatts of clean power.
"Essentially it stopped working," according to a DTE Energy spokesperson.
Federal regulators have approved DTE Energy's proposal for a new nuclear power plant in Monroe County.
DTE Energy Co. says it has shut down the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant after a water leak was detected within the dry well that encloses its reactor.
Entergy Corp. acknowledges it didn't follow some radiation safety monitoring procedures during a refueling of its Palisades Nuclear Power Plant ...
According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, there is "absolutely no risk" to public health.
Operators of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in southwestern Michigan say they removed it from service because of a water leak.
A special federal inspection is planned of DTE Energy's Fermi 2 nuclear power plant this year because the Monroe-area facility's reactor was shut down too many times in 2012, officials said.
An environmental coalition is making more arguments against a proposed addition to DTE Energy Co.'s Fermi nuclear plant in southeastern Michigan.
A federal report is criticizing DTE Energy Co. for what it says are maintenance failures leading up to the June breakdown of a cooling water pump at the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found that environmental concerns are not significant enough to halt the construction of a proposed new reactor at the Fermi plant in Monroe County.
DTE Energy says it may take months before the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant returns to full power because of substantial repairs needed on a reactor water pump.
DTE Energy has shut down its Fermi 2 nuclear power plant near Monroe because of an excess of hydrogen gas in a cooling system for the main electrical generator.
The Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant returned to service Friday when operators synchronized the plant to DTE Energy's electrical system, following a safe, successful refueling and maintenance outage that began March 26.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission says a weeklong shutdown in September at Palisades nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan was caused by workers and supervisors not following proper safety procedures.
Federal regulators are investigating an accidental shooting involving a security officer at Michigan's Fermi 2 nuclear power plant.
Officials at Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant said they have notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that they intend to apply for renewal of Fermi 2's operating license. The current license expires in 2025; the renewal would permit the plant to operate an additional 20 years.
Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy reflects on helping homeless Iraqi refugees while serving in U.S. National Guard overseas.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
On each cross, the names and titles of soldiers from all around the state of Michigan killed in the line of duty.
After cleaning up a mountain of tires in Detroit, city officials are investigating the illegal dumping.
Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy reflects on helping homeless Iraqi refugees while serving in U.S. National Guard overseas.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
On each cross, the names and titles of soldiers from all around the state of Michigan killed in the line of duty.
People and businesses are urged to limit activities that can lead to ozone formation.
City leaders came together for a news conference Thursday to share the excitement around the event.
Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says his company is remaking itself by cutting costs, raising quality and offering software, services and new vehicles that will make profit margins among the best in the industry.
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the company will stop competing in over-served market segments and instead will place big bets on connected vehicles and digital services.
General Motors is recalling more than 668,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because owners may not be able to hook child seats to the anchors.
Tens of thousands of music fans made their way downtown Monday for the final day of the Movement Musical Festival.
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
"Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin," commemorates 25 years since the "Queen of Soul" performed with the DSO over three nights around Thanksgiving 1998.
Rock band Protomartyr, which formed in Detroit more than 10 years ago, will debut its 6th album, "Formal Growth in the Desert," on June 2.
The already postponed shows were set to begin in August in the Netherlands and continue into spring 2024.
After failing to stop for a state trooper on Interstate 95 in Houlton, Maine, the suspect drove his truck toward the Canadian Port of Entry, where a corporal opened fire.
Nathan Eovaldi won his sixth straight decision, Corey Seager hit a three-run homer with four RBIs and the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0.
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy, but the world still must scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
Adderall prescriptions are becoming hard to fill leaving many patients scrambling to find a pharmacy to fill the order.
At least 18 people have contracted salmonella, which the CDC has linked to cookie dough sold by Papa Murphy's.
In recent months some oncologists have been scrambling to find Cisplatin and Carboplatin, used to treat a variety of cancers.
Many companies are trying to shed more light on mental health awareness in the workplace.
The US Food and Drug Administration's independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
Nathan Eovaldi won his sixth straight decision, Corey Seager hit a three-run homer with four RBIs and the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0.
Former Michigan State football coach Denny Stolz has died.
Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams, suspended for the first six games of the season, said he was unaware of the NFL gambling policy that he violated.
Alex Faedo struck out a career-high 10 batters in six innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2.
With more than 30 years of experience, Golf Tech is a retail store that offers custom clubs and equipment repair.
The three leaders appeared in the Memorial Day weekend show with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host, and talked about regional transit, the mental health crisis enveloping the state and country, and workforce development.
The focus was on major events coming to the Motor City as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear chairman Bud Denker appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters to discuss the upcoming race and more.
Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of Our Next Energy (ONE) brought his EV battery-making start-up company to Metro Detroit from Silicon Valley two years ago, and it has grown dramatically since.
Grand Rapids philanthropist Doug Meijer appears with Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence surprised many when she opted not to seek re-election last year.
While many on Memorial Day honored those who have fallen while giving the ultimate sacrifice, Dearborn City Councilman Kamal Alsawafy is being recognized for his active service in the U.S. National Guard.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
The two charging stations at Belle Isle Park are the first EV chargers at a state park in Southeast Michigan.
Memorial Day was a busy one on the water, with boaters enjoying the holiday. As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
Crosses could be seen in Grand Circus Park in Downtown Detroit this Memorial Day, memorializing the lives lost in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.