What caused Monday's power outage? DTE says trees not in its 'right-of-way'

DTE has over 1,800 crews in the field to restore power after Monday's storms but is defending its tree trimming program. Instead, the company says it was trees on private property that were blown onto the power lines.

How long will food be okay in the fridge without power?

How long will the food in your fridge be safe to eat? It depends on whether you decided to open the fridge or not.

How does DTE Energy decide restoration schedule after power outages?

When severe weather approaches Southeast Michigan, DTE Energy is making a plan for power restoration. However, some people may be without power for longer than others.

DTE Outage Map: How to check and use the map

More than a quarter of a million people were knocked offline Monday night and into Tuesday morning. DTE says it has sent almost 1,900 crews out to restore power but it could still be several days for some homeowners.

What to do if you see a downed power line in Michigan

Monday's storm in Southeast Michigan brought down power lines, which have lead to at least one death and several injuries.

What to do if a traffic light is out after Southeast Michigan storm

Monday's storm left thousands of people without power in Southeast Michigan, so you may encounter a traffic light that is out. Here's what to do if a light is out at an intersection.

Autumn in August? When it is meteorologically OK to drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte

It's a day autumn, and coffee, lovers circle on their calendar -- though that circle seems to keep moving earlier on the chart -- the day Pumpkin Spice Lattes are unveiled from Starbucks and other national coffee chains.

Lingering showers Tuesday with much-needed break from heat rest of the week in Michigan

Plan on some lingering showers Tuesday that should wind down by midday, leaving nothing more than an isolated storm to the north and partly sunny skies to the south.

DTE outages in Southeast Michigan - over 266,000 without power

Southeast Michigan suffered the brunt of the outages that now dot Michigan after storms slammed into the state Monday afternoon and evening.

Southeast Michigan storm aftermath: Boil advisories, power outages, a tornado, closings, and live wire death

School closures, power outages, boil advisories, a possible tornado, and at least one death after a teenager made contact with a live wire is what's greeting Metro Detroit Tuesday morning after thunderstorms knocked out electricity for hundreds of thousands of residents.

Metro Detroit school closings: Dozens of districts closed over power outages

Dozens of Metro Detroit schools will be closed Tuesday for power outages. Along with hundreds of thousands of homes losing power following a severe storm Monday night, several districts have also lost power.