Detroit crews working to repair dozens of water main breaks
A number of water main breaks are under repair in Metro Detroit, and one has resulted in an icy flood along Laing Street.
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A number of water main breaks are under repair in Metro Detroit, and one has resulted in an icy flood along Laing Street.
The water main break caused issues for those who live nearby on one of the coldest days we've seen this winter.
Most roads around Metro Detroit have some snow and ice on them, but Crest and Balmoral streets in Mt. Clemens have become more wintry than most.
A water main break has been reported on Beaconsfield Street in Harper Woods.
Some residents in Eastpointe might notice an interruption in water service because of a water main break.
A large water main break was under repair Saturday in Eastpointe.
Green Elementary School in Roseville is closed on Monday because of a water main break in the area.
Water service is expected to be interrupted for several hours Monday in part of Harper Woods as DPW crews work on a repair.
Emergency repairs at a water main break will potentially disrupt municipal water service for several blocks in Harper Woods, city officials said.
Great Lakes Water Authority says it's continuing to make progress on the repair of the 42-inch water main that broke on 14 Mile Road in Novi. GLWA asks that homeowners in the affected communities continue to limit water use; and boil water advisories remain in effect for Wixom, Walled Lake and Commerce Township.
Wixom experienced a new loss of water pressure Monday, and many Novi-area residents remain under a boil water advisory.
Some residents in the Novi area are still under a boil water advisory in the aftermath of a water main break last week. The Great Lakes Water Authority has been working to restore service to thousands in the affected communities.
Disruptions such as boil water advisories linger in the aftermath of Thursday's water main break on 14 Mile Road.
Novi officials say crews are making progress on repairs after a massive water main break, Warren has officially opened a new fire station and other top stories for the afternoon of Sept. 27, 2025.
The Great Lakes Water Authority said on Saturday it's isolated the damaged part of the pipe that broke, causing a massive water main break in and around Novi. Officials hope to lift boil water advisories "in the coming days."
The only thing stronger than the dark roast at Novi Coffee and Tea is its will to keep serving its customers.
Thousands of residents, along with local businesses and schools, have been finding workarounds for low water pressure, no water or boil water advisories in the aftermath of a water main break Thursday morning in Novi. Here's the update as of Friday morning on the situation.
Crews on Thursday night were working around the clock to address a water main break that is affecting parts of Oakland County.
A 42-inch water transmission line broke Thursday morning along 14 Mile Road, just west of M-5 in Novi.
A massive water main break was discovered Thursday morning on 14 Mile Road in Novi, resulting in several school closures and scrambling among residents who were deciding whether to wait it out or stay elsewhere for a bit.
An emergency water shutoff is affecting some water customers in Harper Woods.
One water main break is at the intersection of Carlysle and Banner streets. The other is at 1528 Geneva Street.
It's happening at the same time that the Great Lakes Water Authority's treatment facility serving those areas is experiencing some issues.
Water main repairs are expected to affect service Monday for residents in part of Harper Woods.
The cause of several water main breaks in Madison Heights has been confirmed.
Four people were rescued Tuesday from the Detroit River, after a boat capsized near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Police departments across Southeast Michigan are alerting residents that high school students are playing water wars again as the school year ends, and some water guns look realistic from a distance.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
The Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing is running 24-hour flight operations this week, the unit said.
Layers of paint accidentally created what is now one of the newest displays at Michigan State University Museum in East Lansing.
Four people were rescued Tuesday from the Detroit River, after a boat capsized near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Police departments across Southeast Michigan are alerting residents that high school students are playing water wars again as the school year ends, and some water guns look realistic from a distance.
Pontiac School District teachers say it's been 300 days, and they still don't have a contract.
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The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
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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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.
The Arab American Civil Rights League says this class-action lawsuit is not just a legal action; it's about accountability and justice.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.
The Red Sox lost to the Detroit Tigers, 6-2, on Sunday.
The Detroit Pistons have rebuilt their franchise in two years, coming back from one of the worst stretches in NBA history to earn top seeding in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Michigan gave the public its first peek at Bryce Underwood since hiring a new leader and a quarterbacks coach.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
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There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Monroe Public Schools athletic director Chet Hesson will be reinstated in his role as of Tuesday, the Southeast Michigan district's superintendent said.
Four people were rescued from the Detroit River, near the Gordie Howe International Bridge, after a boat capsized on Tuesday.
Layers of paint accidentally created what is now one of the newest displays at Michigan State University Museum in East Lansing.
There's a new traffic alert for motorists in Eastpointe as an area of Nine Mile Road is set up for a traffic shift and construction. Here's the look early Tuesday morning.
A man is now in custody in Irvine, California, after authorities investigated a string of shoplifting incidents during which pieces of Lego brick building sets were replaced with pasta inside the boxes.