Mich. utility seeks "ice storm" exemption for customer credits over outages
Alpena Power Company claims Michigan's ice storm was an "act of God," not subject to automatic billing credit law.
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Alpena Power Company claims Michigan's ice storm was an "act of God," not subject to automatic billing credit law.
High winds led to scattered power outages in Metro Detroit Monday, some of which are lingering into Tuesday morning.
Rep. Haley Stevens proposes federal assistance should homes or businesses face extended power outages.
The Presque Isle County sheriff issued a warning to anyone threatening utility line crews trying to restore power.
The Department of Natural Resources is cleaning up trails in northern Michigan and recommending safe practices for debris burning following last month's ice storm.
It could take several days before power comes back on in parts of Northern Michigan in aftermath of an ice storm.
Hundreds of thousands of northern Michigan residents are dealing with power outages as weekend storms with freezing rain move through the region.
A power outage early Thursday in Port Huron is affecting nearly 1,000 customers and resulted in a school closing.
High winds Saturday have resulted in thousands of Metro Detroit customers affected by scattered power outages.
Scattered power outages Wednesday morning in Metro Detroit include about 1,500 people without power in Taylor.
Thousands of customers lost electricity early Tuesday in Oakland County, resulting in some school closings.
Power has been restored for Over 2,000 DTE Energy customers after an hours-long outage Sunday due to reported equipment problems.
The utility company is investing $100 million in new substations in Northville Township, Pontiac and Shelby Township.
A major power plant failed in Cuba, affecting the entire national system and leaving millions without power.
At least 17 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.
The credit is an increase from $38.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
As of Friday afternoon, over 9,000 Detroit homes were without power following Tuesday's storms. CBS Detroit's Andres Gutierrez spoke with one home owner and reached out to DTE about why it's taken so long for some to get their power back.
Thousands of DTE Energy customers are still without power on Thursday, two days after severe storms rolled through Southeast Michigan.
As power outages continue to hit Southeast Michigan, one Detroit business is hoping to help.
Tens of thousands of DTE customers are still without power after severe storms knocked out power to over 200,000 customers Tuesday night. Those same households are now forced to grapple with spoiled food.
Residents across Oakland County should be aware of tree damage, downed powerlines, power outages, and closed roads caused by the storm that traveled through Southeast Michigan Tuesday night.
More than 34,000 DTE Energy customers are without power following Wednesday night's storms in Southeast Michigan.
A neighborhood in Taylor had been without power since Monday afternoon before services were restored early Tuesday afternoon.
Drivers are advised to avoid northbound John R Road at 14 Mile Road after a car struck several utility poles Friday morning, resulting in downed power lines.
Prosecutors allege the suspect shot the victim before leaving the scene on June 7. Police arrested the suspect more than a month later, on July 17.
Officials say that at some point, a gun was triggered, but no one was hurt.
The Steuben County Sheriff's Office in Indiana said a 30-year-old man from Jonesville, Michigan, crashed a pickup truck and fled the scene with two children, while leaving two other children behind.
Michigan State Police say a young child was hit by a vehicle shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday on westbound Eight Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue, in Royal Oak Township.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A line of storms will move through the Great Lakes region, approaching Metro Detroit overnight Monday into early Tuesday.
Michigan is now facing a sixth day in a row for a statewide air quality alert as wildfire smoke continues to drift over the Great Lakes.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
Prosecutors allege the suspect shot the victim before leaving the scene on June 7. Police arrested the suspect more than a month later, on July 17.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
A scam discovered at a local gas station uses a drilled hole and screw to disable a fuel pump's safety latch, allowing a thief to return and collect free gas charged to another customer.
A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.
The pro-Israel group's record spending on Rep. Haley Stevens has reshaped the Michigan Democratic Senate primary against progressive Abdul El-Sayed ahead of the Aug. 4 vote.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 5,002 cases, with 102 hospitalizations reported, as federal investigators look into a lettuce supplier linked to Taco Bell locations in five states.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A suspect is in custody for allegedly stealing guns in broad daylight from a Southfield gun store over the weekend.
The smoke will finally clear away, but our trade is a risk of severe storms overnight.
The Detroit Fire Department is welcoming this year's junior firefighter cadet class. Thirty-one Detroiters will undergo six weeks of hands-on training to give them an idea of whether firefighting is a career they want to pursue.
Michigan State Police say a young child was hit by a vehicle shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday on westbound Eight Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue, in Royal Oak Township.
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan a few weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor discusses his campaign for reelection. Taylor is running against challenger and Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi.