Officials: Evacuees in Flat Rock's Zone 2 can return safely home after Ford plant gas leak
Zone 2 is bounded by Gibraltar Road to the north, Sheeks to the west, East Huron River Drive to the south, and Tamarack Road to the east, and buildings along Woodruff between East Huron River Drive and Cahill Road and includes 635 homes.
Zone 2 is bounded by Gibraltar Road to the north, Sheeks to the west, East Huron River Drive to the south, and Tamarack Road to the east, and buildings along Woodruff between East Huron River Drive and Cahill Road and includes 635 homes.
UN: World leaders eye money, not emissions cuts, to combat climate change
World leaders made “faint signs of progress” on the financial end of fighting climate change in a special United Nations feet-to-the-fire meeting Monday, but they didn't commit to more crucial cuts in emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.
World leaders made “faint signs of progress” on the financial end of fighting climate change in a special United Nations feet-to-the-fire meeting Monday, but they didn't commit to more crucial cuts in emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.
6 flood prevention tips for Metro Detroit residents
It's never too late to start shoring up homes for the next big storm. Which, as Metro Detroit has seen over the last month, can arrive again and again and again.
It's never too late to start shoring up homes for the next big storm. Which, as Metro Detroit has seen over the last month, can arrive again and again and again.
Climate change could force over 200 million people to move by 2050, report says
Climate change could push more than 200 million people to move within their own countries in the next three decades and create migration hot spots unless urgent action is taken in the coming years to reduce global emissions and bridge the development gap.
Climate change could push more than 200 million people to move within their own countries in the next three decades and create migration hot spots unless urgent action is taken in the coming years to reduce global emissions and bridge the development gap.
Officials install new bridge at Tahquamenon Falls in northern Michigan
The 142-foot bridge, which is expected to open in October, will grant visitors easier access to an island for better views of the waterfalls. It was previously only accessible by rowboat.
The 142-foot bridge, which is expected to open in October, will grant visitors easier access to an island for better views of the waterfalls. It was previously only accessible by rowboat.
EPA brings mobile laboratory to further investigate benzene leak in Flat Rock
Crews have managed to stop the leak at the source, which was reported at the nearby Ford assembly plant. So far, trace amounts of benzene - a highly flammable but odorless chemical - are being detected in the city's sewer supply.
Crews have managed to stop the leak at the source, which was reported at the nearby Ford assembly plant. So far, trace amounts of benzene - a highly flammable but odorless chemical - are being detected in the city's sewer supply.
Flat Rock residents give earful to City Council over Ford gas leak evacuation situation
“Ford should be 100 percent accountable for it and not the taxpayers,” said Justin Kuta. “And that's just how I feel - and I am sure I speak for everybody else.”
“Ford should be 100 percent accountable for it and not the taxpayers,” said Justin Kuta. “And that's just how I feel - and I am sure I speak for everybody else.”
Flat Rock benzene leak prompts precautionary evacuations for 1,100 homes
Citizens from Flat Rock initially began talking about a strange odor early last week and a state of emergency was declared by Thursday.
Citizens from Flat Rock initially began talking about a strange odor early last week and a state of emergency was declared by Thursday.
Fist cases of West Nile Virus confirmed in Oakland and Macomb counties
The end of August and the beginning of September are when people are most at risk for contracting mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
The end of August and the beginning of September are when people are most at risk for contracting mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Flat Rock odor still unknown as officials expand area of concern perimeter
“It's absolutely not nothing,” said Mayor Mark Hammond, speaking to reporters Friday morning. “There is a problem, an environmental concern in our sanitary sewer systems.”
“It's absolutely not nothing,” said Mayor Mark Hammond, speaking to reporters Friday morning. “There is a problem, an environmental concern in our sanitary sewer systems.”
Parents celebrate their toddler's 2nd birthday by planting 30 trees on Belle Isle
Swathi Ravi and her husband are fully aware their toddler likely won't remember her 2nd birthday. But she can always return to the 100 trees that were planted in her honor.
Swathi Ravi and her husband are fully aware their toddler likely won't remember her 2nd birthday. But she can always return to the 100 trees that were planted in her honor.
Sen. Sanders visits Detroit with Rep. Tlaib to discuss floods and $3.5T proposal
Frequent flooding in Detroit brought Sen. Bernie Sanders to the city to discuss a multi-trillion-dollar proposal recently passed by the House.
Frequent flooding in Detroit brought Sen. Bernie Sanders to the city to discuss a multi-trillion-dollar proposal recently passed by the House.
Oudolf Garden Detroit opens on Belle Isle
Oudolf Garden Detroit, a new 2.5-acre perennial garden, opened this weekend after more than five years of work and planning.
Oudolf Garden Detroit, a new 2.5-acre perennial garden, opened this weekend after more than five years of work and planning.
Black bear euthanized after hit-and-run crash in northern Michigan
A wildlife biologist said the bear suffered injuries to its hind legs that rendered them unusable
A wildlife biologist said the bear suffered injuries to its hind legs that rendered them unusable
Michigan's apple harvest expected to come up short due to spring freeze
In a normal year, Michigan apple farmers would grow more than 22 million. But freezing temperatures in April will dampen that forecast.
In a normal year, Michigan apple farmers would grow more than 22 million. But freezing temperatures in April will dampen that forecast.
Michigan DNR offering $75 for red pine cones to help restore state forests
They can't just be any pine cone, however. They need to be red pine tree pine cones. And if they're already open, you're too late.
They can't just be any pine cone, however. They need to be red pine tree pine cones. And if they're already open, you're too late.
Belle Isle beach closed due to high levels of E. Coli
E. Coli is often found in the digestive tracks of some organisms and can serve as an indicator of fecal contamination in a specific area.
E. Coli is often found in the digestive tracks of some organisms and can serve as an indicator of fecal contamination in a specific area.
Dearborn Heights solution to Ecorse Creek flooding? Buy nearby homes and demolish them
The city is using federal money to purchase homes it can demolish and turn into green space that will absorb rising waters from Ecorse Creek - which is notorious for its periodic flooding.
The city is using federal money to purchase homes it can demolish and turn into green space that will absorb rising waters from Ecorse Creek - which is notorious for its periodic flooding.
A sap-sucking bug known to threaten Michigan's Christmas tree industry reported in state
Balsam woolly adelgid was found after a homeowner noticed several Fraser firs in their yard were declining and contacted an arborist.
Balsam woolly adelgid was found after a homeowner noticed several Fraser firs in their yard were declining and contacted an arborist.
US declares 1st federal water shortage in Colorado River, Lake Mead
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.