Michigan commission approves $157M Consumers Energy gas rate hike
Consumers Energy has received approval from state officials for a natural gas rate increase, effective November 1.
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Consumers Energy has received approval from state officials for a natural gas rate increase, effective November 1.
Consumers Energy has announced a program to help customers catch up on past due summer bills.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents remained without power Wednesday morning in the aftermath of winds and rain.
Environmental groups and Michigan's attorney general have filed separate challenges against a federal order that is keeping a coal-fired power plant open this summer.
One teenager is dead and another hospitalized after a power line electrocution incident Tuesday near Lansing.
A rate hike started in April for Consumers Energy electric customers – and the company is already well into the process for requesting its next one.
The U.S. Energy Department has ordered a Michigan coal-fired power plant to remain open, at least until late August.
A natural gas main replacement and upgrade called the Four Cities Metro Pipeline has started in Southeast Michigan.
State officials have approved an electricity rate hike for Consumers Energy, which serves a large part of Michigan.
The Michigan Public Service Commission says they've looked into foolproofing everything since a near disaster six years ago.
The utility company requested a $248 million gas hike, which would increase residents' rates by 12%.
The planned outage will affect customers in Holly Township, Groveland Township and Springfield Township.
The Michigan Public Service Commission enlisted an outside consulting firm to conduct the review of the two utilities.
The results come after MPSC launched an investigation in 2022 amid reports of widespread outages and public frustration.
Metro Detroit labored under its third consecutive day of 90-plus-degree heat Wednesday, as the region continues one of the most brutally hot stretches it's seen in decades. As of yet, the power grid has been holding up for most residents.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a notice of intervention opposing Consumers Energy's proposed rate hike.
Consumers Energy requested a $325 million rate hike to improve infrastructure and service.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is opposing Consumers Energy's proposed $136 million natural gas rate increase, arguing that the increase should be no more than $5.3 million if needed.
National Weather Service officials say winds reached 115 miles per hour, with a path length of 5.7 miles and a width of 450 yards.
The Michigan Public Service Commission is toying with a proposal that would reward utilities with more money from a $10 yearly charge to consumers for improved performance.
Consumers Energy crews will be upgrading the natural gas system in Berkley, with work starting this week, city officials said.
Severe weather on Wednesday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages.
Severe weather on Thursday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages across the state.
Consumers Energy is offering voluntary buyouts to more than 4,900 employees.
DTE and Consumers Energy leaders were back on the hot seat Thursday, facing questions over their response to power outages and what steps are underway to strengthen the grid.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
A police investigation is underway after a motorist said his car was shot at on Interstate 696 in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Saturday evening.
Americans are concerned about effect of shutdown on economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
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Zach McKinstry singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Seattle Mariners for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.
A contractor is dead after they slid 85 feet down a penstock while working at an Upper Peninsula Power facility in Negaunee Township, Michigan, on Friday, according to the sheriff's office.
Here's how you can watch Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Zach McKinstry singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Seattle Mariners for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
A female is dead and two other people are in the hospital after a three-vehicle crash on Detroit's west side early Saturday, according to police.
A car parts manufacturing company in Metro Detroit is shifting gears on plans to build a new plant, and the CEO says tariffs are partially to blame.
Stellantis reports that it has identified a data breach on a third-party provider's platform, which supports North American customers.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $47, around $10 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A rare piece of automotive history is making its way to the Motor City this fall, when the Detroit Historical Museum installs a 1963 Chrysler Turbine.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $45, around $12 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
As one of the largest bears that resides along Brooks River at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, 32 Chunk was estimated to be over 1,200 pounds.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Music fans will pack the Big House in Ann Arbor this weekend not for a game, but for the stadium's first concert.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has convened for its twice-annual general conference at a pivotal moment in its history.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Three of the doctors who cared for patients in the aftermath of Sunday's attack on a Michigan church met with news media Wednesday to share their thoughts and experiences in handling a mass casualty situation.
Michigan school districts have made case-by-case decisions on cafeteria meals while waiting for the state budget to be approved.
Nurses who were on strike "ran to help" after the shooting in Grand Blanc, the Teamsters union said
For more than three decades, Donna Session dedicated her life to teaching Detroit students, becoming known as both a hero and a fighter.
A Michigan high school junior varsity football player is recovering after suffering a fractured spine after an opposing player jumped on him at the end of a play.
Here's how you can watch Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Zach McKinstry singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Seattle Mariners for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.
Michigan State allowed the Cornhuskers to score 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Spartans fell to Nebraska 38-27 on Saturday afternoon.
Bryce Underwood threw for a season-high 270 yards and a touchdown, Justice Haynes ran for 117 yards and two scores and No. 20 Michigan beat Wisconsin 24-10.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield was asked about a bevy of issues on this week's Michigan Matters.
Worth billions to the state each year, tourism is Michigan's third-largest industry after autos/manufacturing and agriculture.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest.
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Ahead of the start of the 2025 American League Division Series between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard gave temporary permission for deputies to wear a Tigers hat as a way to support the team.
The city of Pontiac celebrated the fall season with its fourth annual Harvest Festival on Saturday. Attendees say this event is a great time to connect with the community.
A deer tangled in a hammock in Harrison Township was freed by a deputy and sergeant with the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. The incident was caught on body camera.