Thousands Lose Power During Heat Wave
Several thousand DTE Energy customers were left without power after going off the grid during extreme heat Thursday.
Watch CBS News
Several thousand DTE Energy customers were left without power after going off the grid during extreme heat Thursday.
Around 6,600 home and businesses lost power in Ann Arbor on Thursday, as temperatures peaked at 100 degrees in the city.
About 24,000 homes and business lost power early Thursday evening across Metro Detroit.
DTE Energy says a problem with the power lines is causing an outage to thousands of customers Thursday morning.
There is a power outage in the area of Orchard Lake and Maple roads affecting about 1,000 homes and businesses.
DTE says six main power lines went down, multiple traffic signals went out, and about 8,000 DTE customers lost power Tuesday.
Crews have been working round-the-clock to restore power.
Thousands of homes and businesses are without power Friday morning after gusty thunderstorms overnight.
DTE Energy is constantly updating its outage map to show residents where the power is out. Click here to check the map.
The outage occurred following an early-morning crash on 12 Mile Road near Franklin. It took out the power to about 2,300 customers.
A utility says gunshots fired at power poles are to blame for an electrical outage affecting hundreds of customers in Michigan.
Three community buildings opened as warming centers and citizens rallied together to protect their neighborhoods during a planned power outage in Detroit and Highland Park Wednesday.
Several thousand Detroit residents will be without power for about six hours next month.
Authorities say several buildings on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor lost power, stranding some people in elevators.
The cause of the outage in Roseville is not known but DTE believes two circuits are down.
About 35,000 DTE Energy customers lost power on Tuesday due to the heavy rain as we wrap up the wettest year in Detroit since 1990.
About 5,000 people are without power in southeast Michigan due to storms.
Some members of Detroit City Council are calling for an independent study of the lighting department after numerous complaints of dangerously dark streets.
Residents of Ferndale may get some answers Wednesday night about what caused power outages in July during a heat wave.
The Detroit Public Schools plans to hold classes as scheduled at most schools following power outages that caused early dismissals across the district.
Power outages darkened Wayne State University, the Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Institute of Arts Thursday -- the second time that has happened in six months.
All Detroit Public Schools will be dismissed one hour early Thursday due to power issues.
Ferndale students are getting an extended summer vacation. The first day of school has been postponed because of lingering power outages and storm cleanup.
The latest round of storms over southeast Michigan brought power outages, hail and plenty of downed trees across the area.
A power outage has forced the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in downtown Detroit to close Tuesday.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
A Flint, Michigan, man accused of killing a 67-year-old man in 2019 was convicted of murder for a second time after a new trial.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
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.
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.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
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.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
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.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
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.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
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.
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.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.