Detroit Water and Sewerage Department prepares for summer storms, flooding
DWSD says improvements are part of a broader effort to reduce flooding and basement backups across the city.
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DWSD says improvements are part of a broader effort to reduce flooding and basement backups across the city.
Some parts of two Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Metro Detroit remain off-limits to the public due to storm damage.
Property damage after severe storms came through Metro Detroit this week included a tree that fell on a camper in Milford.
Cleanup continues in Metro Detroit as a result of severe weather this week. The impact includes Kensington Metropark and Stony Creek Metropark, which the park system closed off on Tuesday to allow for cleanup.
Monday's storms damaged trees and left power outages in parts of Southeast Michigan.
Cleanup continues from Monday night's storms in St. Clair Shores and the surrounding areas.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.
NWS says the EF-1 tornado touched down where Jackson Avenue and I-94 meet before continuing east on a 1.7-mile-long path of destruction.
The city of Ann Arbor is walking back its plan to eliminate its outdoor emergency sirens after severe storms hit Southeast Michigan overnight Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Strong winds tore part of the roof off Yost Ice Arena, leaving debris scattered around the area.
The storms were part of a massive system that has already resulted in suspected tornadoes along with flooding in the Midwest and Great Lakes region, and will continue for at least another day.
Severe storms moved through Southeast Michigan Saturday evening amid reports of damaged houses and downed trees in parts.
The community continues to grieve after a Huntington Woods public works employee was killed while cleaning up storm damage.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
The Howell Opera House once was the stage for a variety of shows in Livingston County, Michigan. A front window was damaged during high winds last week, and that is repairable; but part of the building itself remains in decades-old condition. Board members explain what they hope to do with the facility.
A gust of wind during storms in Livingston County on Saturday shattered a window at Howell Opera House, according to board members. Officials are now looking for donations to repair it.
A family in Dearborn Heights says they haven't been able to enter their home since Saturday, when a massive tree fell on it.
Michiganders traveling to the northern part of the state for Memorial Day weekend may be shocked at the extensive damage left from the historic ice storm that swept through in March.
Residents in the Midwest are seeing the major damage left by storms that ripped through the U.S. region on Friday. At least 21 people have died because of the severe weather.
Holly, Michigan, received some of the brunt of Friday's overnight storms, which knocked down trees and damaged the town.
Clean-up continues in Plymouth, Michigan, after a tremendous amount of rainfall last Thursday caused a flash flood across the city.
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.
An EF-0 tornado touched down in Milan, Michigan, Sunday night. One resident's home south of the city was battered with debris, forcing her family to find somewhere else to live for the time being.
Local emergency officials in Okemos, Michigan, and the National Weather Service are still determining how much Sunday's severe storm impacted neighborhoods.
Hundreds of thousands of northern Michigan residents are dealing with power outages as weekend storms with freezing rain move through the region.
The difference is just a few cents — that's how much summer rates increase with warmer weather.
Airport officials say the newly installed barriers are part of an enhanced temporary safety measure.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A Michigan man was sentenced to prison over circumstances that included stalking a minor and throwing Molotov cocktails at a Livingston County home.
A 100-year-old driver was seriously injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Bloomfield Township, police said.
Two men have been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Detroit man in Livonia last week
The City of Hazel Park has announced a six-month moratorium on the issuance of new short-term rental licenses.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes.
A person who was taken into custody after a fatal shooting on May 29 in Hazel Park, Michigan, has been released pending further investigation.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. See how you fare.
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
A teen girl has been arrested and charged for allegedly stabbing three horses during a racing event in Las Vegas, police said.
Claims have circulated on social media that fingerprints can be pulled from photos featuring peace signs, but experts say the risk to the average person is low.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Voter registration in Michigan will include opt-out instructions for those who otherwise would be automatically registered to vote after certain appointments at a Michigan Secretary of State office.
The difference is just a few cents — that's how much summer rates increase with warmer weather. But Consumers Energy says those few cents can add up quickly.
United Auto Workers members at American Axle went on strike early Monday at the plant in Three Rivers, Michigan, the union said.
President Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran "are continuing, at a rapid pace." He made the remark on his Truth Social platform. Natalie Brand reports.
Temporary concrete barriers are now in place outside the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after a driver crashed an SUV into the building entrance Friday morning.