Contractor falls into pool of water above Palisades Nuclear Plant reactor
A contractor at Palisades Nuclear Plant in West Michigan fell into a water-filled reactor cavity Tuesday morning and had to be decontaminated.
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A contractor at Palisades Nuclear Plant in West Michigan fell into a water-filled reactor cavity Tuesday morning and had to be decontaminated.
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Covert, Palisades first opened in December 1971 before Entergy closed the plant in May 2022.
The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in West Michigan has officially earned "operations status," its owner said.
The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant is on track to be the first U.S. commercial nuclear power plant to restart operations.
New fuel is expected to be delivered this summer to Palisades Nuclear Power Plant as the restart efforts continue.
The next round of federal loan money supporting the restart of Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan is on the way.
A training simulation involving agencies from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Ontario is taking place in Michigan.
A coalition opposed to restarting what it derisively calls a "zombie reactor" has requested a hearing at the NRC.
Ukrainian officials ordered thousands of people to evacuate and accused Russia of unleashing the "largest man-made environmental disaster in Europe in decades."
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.
Detroit Fire Department responded to a house fire on Friday morning along Pinehurst Street near Six Mile Road.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
A Michigan woman is facing federal charges for her role in a $4.6 million fraud scheme that purported to help launch a child's modeling career.
Police in Taylor are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a purse theft.
Authorities are investigating a fire that killed two people and their dogs Thursday morning in Genesee County's Fenton Township.
Detroit Fire Department responded to a house fire on Friday morning along Pinehurst Street near Six Mile Road.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Three Huron Township Police Department officers were injured in a pursuit that ran along the service drive at Carleton Farms Landfill.
A Michigan woman is facing federal charges for her role in a $4.6 million fraud scheme that purported to help launch a child's modeling career.
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For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
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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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Novartis has settled a suit by Henrietta Lacks' estate alleging the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off cells were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951.
The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.
FedEx said it will reimburse customers if the Trump administration provides refunds following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.
Ford said a tech glitch can increase the risk of a crash for vehicles towing a trailer. Here's what to look for.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
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.
No charges have been filed against Arnold, who was a 2024 first-round NFL draft pick.
The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
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Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
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Michigan Humane presents two of the animals that are available for adoption at its Metro Detroit shelter. They are Pomni the cat and Professor Gooby the dog.
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Chef Russell Palmer from Busch's Fresh Food Market, a supermarket chain in Southeast Michigan, relates some of the options for seafood and meatless meals for Lenten menus.
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Former President Bill Clinton will appear before the House Oversight Committee in New York on Friday as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has this report.