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.
Emergency crews are working around the clock to restore clean water to multiple Metro Detroit communities following a water main break.
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory.
The activist says her campaign is focused on developing a citywide "Blight to Beauty" task force, restoring infrastructure and expanding arts and entertainment in the city.
Former homeowners whose tax-foreclosed properties sold for more than what they owed in back taxes may be entitled to surplus proceeds, Wayne County officials say.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Michigan Central Station is once again becoming a symbol of Detroit's story and America's evolution.
Emergency crews are working around the clock to restore clean water to multiple Metro Detroit communities following a water main break.
The 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills burst when it was only 50 years old, well before its expected 100-year lifespan, GLWA said.
The Detroit Fire Investigation Team and ATF are investigating a fire at E&L Supermercado in Southwest Detroit.
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory.
Authorities say they received a tip from someone who saw the incident on the news and recognized the suspect.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
The sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in their travels around the Bahamas — named "Soulmate" — has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory.
Gage Workman came off the bench and hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
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Eighteen U.S. citizens exposed to the hantavirus on a cruise ship are now back on American soil, and one who has tested positive is in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska.
Emergency crews are working around the clock to restore clean water to multiple Metro Detroit communities following a water main break.
Fire alarms sounded from a cannabis dispensary in Monroe County, Michigan, after a stolen sport utility vehicle rammed into the building early Sunday.
Harris says her campaign is focused on developing a citywide "Blight to Beauty" task force, restoring infrastructure and expanding arts and entertainment in the city.