DTE Begins Rotating Blackouts In Ferndale
Today's record heat has led DTE Energy to begin an intentional rolling power blackout in at least one Metro Detroit community.
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Today's record heat has led DTE Energy to begin an intentional rolling power blackout in at least one Metro Detroit community.
DTE Energy says they've restored power to almost everyone who was affected by Monday's severe storms, but now they have another problem on their hands.
About 5,000 DTE customers are still without electricity and air conditioning Wednesday morning, mostly in Hazel Park and Redford.
DTE Energy says they are continuing to make progress in restoring power to those still without following Monday's fast-moving storms.
Aol Duschi, owner of Universal Coney Island, said he's lost $10,000 in business and another $12,000 in food gone bad. Dan Miller of Gregory Boat Company said storm damage may hurt his business, especially with the hydroplane boat races this weekend.
While working to restore power to those still in the dark following Saturday's storms, DTE Energy lost thousands of additional customers.
Westland residents are coping with uprooted trees, fallen limbs and downed power lines.
About 2,400 DTE Energy customers in Farmington Hills were without power late Wednesday morning.
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee says there will be no disruptions to public safety service, including 9-1-1 calls, amid a major power outage downtown.
Following two days with temperatures at 94 and 96 degrees in Detroit, the Metro area is about to be hit with some cooler temperatures and scattered thunderstorms.
Up to 7,000 DTE Energy customers were without service Wednesday evening in Metro Detroit.
A heat advisory is in effect until midnight Wednesday for Metro Detroit.
A tornado touched down in Perry, east of Lansing, packing winds of 90-95 miles per hour. Trees and power lines blown down across southeastern Michigan.
There are approximately 104,000 Consumers Energy electric customers without power due to the storms that swept across the state on Sunday.
Heavy rain means serious flooding for many Metro Detroit communities, with many residents experiencing roadways under water, drenched basements and power outages.
After storms ripped through southeastern Michigan Monday, 15,000 homes and businesses are still powerless the following afternoon.
A good portion of the Upper Peninsula is in the dark, Tuesday, after massive early morning storms struck the area.
Days of snow and no power aren't going to keep the Bedford High School Theater Group from Friday night's opening performance.
Police believe two people found dead in a southern Michigan home where a generator was being used following recent power outages may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The city of Trenton has set up a warming center as hundreds of residents have been without power since this morning.
A dense fog advisory, with low visibility in some areas, has led to some school closings for March 4 in Southeast Michigan.
The measure, which would block President Trump from further military force against Iran, appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance in the Senate.
As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
A Detroit father has been charged after prosecutors say he abandoned his 1-year-old child in a vehicle that was impounded.
As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
A dense fog advisory, with low visibility in some areas, has led to some school closings for March 4 in Southeast Michigan.
The measure, which would block President Trump from further military force against Iran, appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance in the Senate.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
A Detroit father has been charged after prosecutors say he abandoned his 1-year-old child in a vehicle that was impounded.
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.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
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.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
Initial estimates showed that it would take five to seven years for renovations at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, but lawmakers said on Tuesday they want it done by the end of 2028.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
The council appealed directly to the Trump administration, calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell.
This past weekend was filled with the NCAA indoor track championships, including the Ivy League Championships held at the Nike Track at the Armory in New York City.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
Good morning and happy Hump Day! Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM. Looking Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47. Rain returns overnight with more rain and warmer temps for Thursday and Friday.
Day 12 of the Dale Warner murder trial ended with the defense resting its case.
Gas prices across the country jumped an average of 11 cents overnight, according to AAA. As the war with Iran continues, people in Metro Detroit are worried that they're going to continue to feel the ripple effects at the pump moving forward.
The Pentagon has released the identity of four of six soldiers who were killed amid the conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, President Trump is facing questions about his decision to attack Iran.
A man in prison for more than 25 years was freed Tuesday after prosecutors acknowledged that his confession to a Detroit murder in 1999 was coerced by a rogue police officer.