DTE utility rate hike of $368M approved by Michigan Public Service Commission
Today’s approval of a $368,115,000 rate increase, a typical residential customer who uses 500 kilowatt hours of electricity per month will see an increase of $6.51, or 6.38%, on their monthly bill. The new rates will take effect Dec. 15.
Line 5 tunnel project under Straits of Mackinac approved by Michigan Public Service Commission
The project includes constructing a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac that would house a single pipeline for transporting fuel between Michigan's two peninsulas.
Michigan prisoners will be registered to vote upon release under newly signed bill
People leaving Michigan prisons will be automatically registered to vote thanks to a new bill signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Free Ann Arbor pet vaccine clinic being held for people in need
Washtenaw County pet owners in need can get free vaccines for their animals.
Northern lights visible in Michigan Thursday night, space forecasters say
After a flurry of solar activity that sent four coronal mass ejections toward Earth, the northern lights viewing potential in Michigan could be great.
Michigan state vets on alert for mysterious dog illness cases reported around U.S.
Multiple states have reported cases of a 'mysterious dog illness' that has infected several canines.
How to send a holiday card to Michigan veterans
Help a Michigan veteran celebrate the holiday season by sending them a card this year.
I-75 closing at Luna Pier Road in Monroe County this weekend
Both sides of I-75 will be closing at Luna Pier Road in Monroe County for a bridge demolition this weekend.
Mental health assistance will soon come to you, Wayne County mobile crisis units rolling out
No matter the circumstance, two trained and licensed mental health professionals will show up in an unmarked vehicle to assist during a mental health crisis.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office adds license plate reader cameras
Several criticisms about license plate readers include stereotyping fears, worries about how data is being stored, and concerns about surveillance of innocent people.
Royal Park Hotel bar transforms into winter wonderland for holiday season
Christmas decorations adorn the bar at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester as part of the hotel's holiday celebrations.
First wireless charging road in U.S. unveiled in Detroit
The quarter-stretch of roadway will be open near Michigan Central Station, where Detroit's mobility district is gathering steam.
Noel Night, holiday markets, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
'Tis the season for Christmas markets and holiday fun, like Detroit's annual Noel Night. Here's what's going on this weekend:
Michigan to join state-level effort to regulate AI political ads as federal legislation pends
Michigan is joining an effort to curb deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media through state-level policies as Congress and the Federal Elections Commission continue to debate more sweeping regulations ahead of the 2024 elections.
Firefighters from Detroit's Engine 1 under investigation for failing to respond to Fillmore crash
The firefighters at station one should have completed the prior incident's paperwork at the scene or notified dispatch that they were not in service, which would take away any confusion, according to the Detroit Fire Department.
Dutch Girl Donuts re-opening early 2024 after Lynch funeral home family purchase
An iconic Detroit donut brand is being resurrected by a family known for metro area funeral homes.
Hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed in 7 Michigan counties - here are signs to watch for
Planning on taking a hike this winter? The state has a request for those with vigilant eyes.
Owner of mid-Michigan dam that collapsed, sent thousands fleeing found liable for $119M in damages
The state determined the state's freshwater mussels system suffered $90 million in damages alone.
Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question 2020 election results
A defense motion filed late Monday in federal court in Washington asserts that Trump was not obligated to accept at face value the judgments of government officials who found no widespread fraud in the election.
Karl's Cabin reopens Wednesday after fire devastated Plymouth restaurant
After a fire ripped through Karl's Cabin more than nine months ago, the iconic Plymouth restaurant is set to reopen.