Romulus city officials say shipments from East Palestine, Ohio came days before they were notified
City officials say from Feb. 20 through Feb. 24, the facility in Romulus received about 313,807 gallons of product in 63 shipments.
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City officials say from Feb. 20 through Feb. 24, the facility in Romulus received about 313,807 gallons of product in 63 shipments.
Norfolk Southern is expected to attend a public meeting with East Palestine, Ohio, residents Thursday at the request and order of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Local Michigan officials said they had no idea toxic waste from the Ohio train derailment was being sent to Michigan. While shipments have been halted for now, officials said work needs to be done to prevent this from happening again.
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State officials believe some of the waste may have already been delivered.
Officials originally said they believed 3,500 aquatic animals had been killed. With the toll estimated to be more than 12 times that amount, officials say they're unsure how long recovery will take.
The train cars that went off the rails earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, were carrying several hazardous materials known to have potentially damaging health effects.
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
The transportation secretary warned the CEO of Norfolk Southern that the rail company must "demonstrate unequivocal support for the people" of East Palestine, Ohio.
As investigators look into what caused a train derailment in Van Buren Township Thursday morning, some who live nearby say the derailment has put them on edge.
The incident happened on Huron River Drive, between Martinsville and Haggerty Roads. Individuals have been asked to avoid the area.
About half a dozen hazardous substances were on board the train when it derailed in East Palestine — as well as the residue of one substance that can cause genetic mutations.
That video and a second one are raising questions about when the crew knew there was a problem.
East Palestine Fire Chief Keith Drabick said that air and water samples determined the evacuation area to be safe for residents.
Vinyl chloride was slowly released from five rail cars into a trough that was then ignited, creating a large plume above the village of East Palestine.
Local officials notified residents that an evacuation order remained in place Saturday morning for people within a mile of the scene.
Two people were injured after their van slid on an icy road in Livingston County and could not stop before being hit by a train.
The Monroe Public Safety Department (MPSD) said Ryan Vance Hall, of Monroe, was walking on the CSX railroad tracks when he was struck by a northbound train at approximately 2:20 a.m.
A train carrying more than 150 cars passing through Warren around 7:30 a.m. had a partial derailment, with about a dozen cars coming off the tracks.
A man is in custody after leading police on a chase before crashing into a train on Monday.
Westland police say that a crash involving a Tesla and a train that happened Wednesday morning did not include the use of the Tesla's autopilot feature.
A freight train derailed in Livingston County, leaving a mess of two dozen plus empty train cars in a rural area near Howell.
Overflowing crowds, including many Michigan politicians, filled the Ira Kaufman Chapel in Southfield on Monday.
Amtrak resumed service along the corridor with a 5:30 a.m. southbound train leaving New York City.
A funeral is scheduled Monday in Southfield for Rachel Jacobs, a 39-year-old educational software startup chief executive and Michigan native who died in Tuesday's Amtrak crash in Philadelphia.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has ended efforts to seek criminal prosecution over a false certificate of votes regarding Michigan's results in the 2020 presidential election.
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The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.
Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are expected across Southeast Michigan, beginning Tuesday night.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Residents in Novi, Michigan, attended a city council meeting on Monday to voice their frustrations about another water main break that happened in the last six months.
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The Great Lakes Water Authority is asking residents to be on the lookout for weather-related issues from heavy rainfall.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
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.
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Vernors ginger ale has been part of Detroit culture for generations.
Michigan farmers face intense pressure to sell land as developers offer huge payouts, and state programs struggle to help keep farms intact.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
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.
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.
More changes are happening within the Detroit Lions organization after the team reportedly acquired Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays and Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Larry Borom.
Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan both fired their men's basketball coaches on Sunday, parting ways with former assistants under Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far. Natalie Brand reports.
Jury deliberations are set to resume Tuesday in Lenawee County Circuit Court in Adrian, Michigan, in the trial of Dale Warner, who is accused of killing his wife Dee Warner.
Novi residents are frustrated with the impact of yet another water main break. Severe weather is possible Tuesday night. Those headlines and other top stories are in our news brief.
President Trump says the end is in sight in the war against Iran. CBS News has this update.
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