Troy police advise residents of road closure, power outages after car hits utility poles
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.
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.
There are thousands of people in this deep freeze waiting for their power to come back on, and some on the city's west side have been in the dark since Friday when the winter storm rolled through Metro Detroit.
Ahead of a major winter storm that will arrive in southeast Michigan Friday afternoon, DTE Energy provided an update on storm preparations.
DTE Energy officials are alerting residents in Huron Township of a planned power outage scheduled for Friday morning.
The MPSC is considering imposing fines for utility companies if they experience four or more sustained power outages yearly.
Internet access has been restored at the University of Michigan after a security issue interrupted service last weekend.
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Power outages can cost residents hundreds to thousands of dollars of food loss and can also have a deep impact on small businesses.
Severe weather on Wednesday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages.
More than 33,000 DTE Energy customers are without power Monday evening following severe storms that moved through southeast Michigan Sunday evening.
DTE and Consumers Energy leaders were back on the hot seat Thursday, facing questions over their response to power outages and what steps are underway to strengthen the grid.
Weeks after several power outages, DTE and Consumers Energy faced a grilling from legislators over the response.
Wednesday's public hearing begins at 8:30 a.m.
With more snow on the way Friday, Michiganders are once again worried about power outages.
The Michigan Public Service Commission, which sets rates and other policies affecting utilities, said it will hold two town hall-style meetings on March 20 in Jackson and Dearborn.
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.
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.
Meals are available on a first come, first served basis, for those in need of a hot meal.
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.
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.
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.
When you hop on the interstate in the area, you can already bet there's some construction on your route. From lane extensions to new bridges being built, quite a bit is happening throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Renters in Detroit have had concerns over living conditions, rent prices and evictions. The Detroit City Council will start a new tenant rights commission to be a resource for tenants to get assistance.
Police are investigating after a vehicle struck a Lansing man, 40, early Tuesday morning in Auburn Hills.
Michigan's attorney general has announced charges against a former small-town clerk and an attorney who had supported attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
A Metro Detroit mother wants her 1-year-old transferred to a hospital out of state after she says she raised concerns about her daughter's care at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
When you hop on the interstate in the area, you can already bet there's some construction on your route. From lane extensions to new bridges being built, quite a bit is happening throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Renters in Detroit have had concerns over living conditions, rent prices and evictions. The Detroit City Council will start a new tenant rights commission to be a resource for tenants to get assistance.
Weather officials say the tornado reached an estimated peak wind of 135 mph and touched down near the intersection of S. 10th Street and W. R Avenue. It traveled for about 11 miles, damaging home roofs and sidings.
Police are investigating after a vehicle struck a Lansing man, 40, early Tuesday morning in Auburn Hills.
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A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
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Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
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Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
When you hop on the interstate in the area, you can already bet there's some construction on your route. From lane extensions to new bridges being built, quite a bit is happening throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Renters in Detroit have had concerns over living conditions, rent prices and evictions. The Detroit City Council will start a new tenant rights commission to be a resource for tenants to get assistance.
Temperatures fall and rain showers return starting Thursday.
After tornadoes and storms traveled across Michigan on Tuesday, causing damage, officials and residents are now left with a major cleanup.
There's a push in Congress to shorten the 40-hour work week to 32 hours. Angela Hall, professor at Michigan State University's School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, joined CBS News to discuss the latest in Congress.