DTE credit amount causes outage with customers left in the dark
Customers are disappointed with the $35 amount DTE Energy is issuing in credits.
Watch CBS News
Customers are disappointed with the $35 amount DTE Energy is issuing in credits.
Experts say such weather extremes could become more commonplace.
The power outages are a headache for many. One Ecorse mother says her apartment is reaching below-freezing temperatures inside.
Monday marked the sixth day without any electricity. Some have been resorting to dangerous ways to stay warm.
Some Michigan residents faced a fourth straight day without power Sunday as crews continued work to restore electricity to more than 165,000 homes and businesses in the greater Detroit area following last week's ice storm.
After southeast Michigan was hit with a winter storm Wednesday, power outages have piled up in the region.
DTE Energy said 90 percent of power will be restored by Friday night to the more than 500,000 customers left in the dark due to this week's ice storm.
Meals are available on a first come, first served basis, for those in need of a hot meal.
The Dearborn Public School District announced several schools are closed Friday due to power outages.
The City of Dearborn will be distributing free dry ice to residents after Wednesday's ice storm left thousands in Michigan without power.
As thousands of customers in Michigan are still without power following Wednesday's ice storm, several communities have opened warming centers for residents to use.
Dearborn Police and Fire hand out free bags of dry ice to residents without power one day after ice storm.
The wintry mix hit hard in the northern U.S., closing schools, offices, even shutting down the Minnesota Legislature.
Crews worked around the clock Thursday to get their lights back, clearing downed trees and power lines which closed many streets throughout Lenawee County.
DTE Energy believes some of the 485,000 customers who lost power will be in the dark until Sunday.
Michigan State Police is reminding residents to use caution after the winter storm brought wind, ice, snow, power outages and downed power lines to several areas throughout the state.
Strong winds in Metro Detroit on Feb. 15 left more than 10,000 DTE customers without power.
Some people are still without power as of Friday night, but DTE Energy said crews will work through the holiday weekend until power is restored to everyone.
DTE Energy officials held a press conference to answer questions and discuss its storm response following severe weather.
More than 400,000 customers across Michigan and Indiana lost power Monday, utilities reported, as severe thunderstorms packing winds as high as 60 mph hour (96 kilometers per hour) raked the region.
A power outage doesn't have to cost you the food in your refrigerator or freezer. Here's how long after you lose power before food spoils.
Thousands are still without power after a wind advisory in effect for southeast Michigan.
Residents in Melvindale are waking up Friday morning in the dark.
Large pockets of power outages across metro Detroit are impacting more than 4,000 DTE Energy customers.
There is no word yet on the cause of the outages, but service is expected to by tonight or early tomorrow.
A Michigan school safety hotline reports receiving its second-highest number of messages and calls in the program's 11-year history.
A person of interest was taken into custody by Michigan State Police over a hit-and-run incident that left a child injured in Royal Oak Township.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
A Detroit man has now been in the hospital in northern Michigan for more than a week after his family and friends say he was violently attacked at a music festival.
A state appeals court has set aside convictions for two men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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 Michigan school safety hotline reports receiving its second-highest number of messages and calls in the program's 11-year history.
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.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
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.
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
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.
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.
The U.S. military said it carried out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. CBS News has this report.
A man was arrested after the FBI and New York City Police Department said he ignited fireworks and started a fire outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning.
President Trump is calling for an additional 50% tariff on select Canadian goods, to take effect on August 19. Here's a look at what's included in the series of proclamations signed by Mr. Trump on Monday.
Good Tuesday morning Family, Partly sunny, high 81 with patchy smoke still lingering across the area. There is an isolated risk for strong to marginally severe thunderstorms this morning and again early this afternoon with the arrival of a cold front later today. Looking at mostly dry conditions next few days with temperatures dipping below average during the mid to late week period. Next chance at precipitation over the weekend.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has reached over 6,100 cases. The Village of Holly has a boil water advisory. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.