DTE Energy offering assistance through amid government shutdown
More than a month into the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, worries over how families will be able to pay their bills run high.
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More than a month into the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, worries over how families will be able to pay their bills run high.
Getting a knock on the door from a utility worker isn't new, with many residents often coming home to a note asking for a call back.
Wednesday was Day 2 of the trial involving two men who allegedly posed as DTE workers to gain entry into a Rochester Hills, Michigan, home where the homeowner was found dead by police.
It's happening at the same time that the Great Lakes Water Authority's treatment facility serving those areas is experiencing some issues.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents remained without power Wednesday morning in the aftermath of winds and rain.
Allen Park police and DTE Energy have not said what caused the crash or released details on injuries.
Wind damage from storms moving through Southeast Michigan on Saturday afternoon has resulted in thousands of people without power, according to DTE Energy.
Harris, who currently serves as chief operating officer, will take on the new role beginning Sept. 8. She will succeed Jerry Norcia, who will become executive board chairman.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents remained without power early Thursday after heavy rain, high winds and at least one tornado.
Tuesday's storms resulted in roof damage at a roller rink in Oakland County and a school closing in Macomb County.
The move comes after the Detroit-based utility company was approved for a $217 million rate hike in January.
Severe storms with high wind gusts moved through Southeast Michigan Sunday evening.
DTE filed paperwork at the end of February to indicate its plans to request an increase to its electric rates in April.
Power has been restored for Over 2,000 DTE Energy customers after an hours-long outage Sunday due to reported equipment problems.
About 350 DTE Energy customers in Wayne and Romulus will be affected by a scheduled power outage on Feb. 1.
The approval comes more than a year after the Michigan Public Service Commission granted DTE a $368 million increase in December 2023.
The Michigan Public Service Commission says they've looked into foolproofing everything since a near disaster six years ago.
DTE Energy officials say some of their customers are overdue for their gas meter inspections, and could be at risk of having service shut off.
DTE Energy is asking customers who still need a gas inspection to respond and set up an appointment to avoid service being cut.
The utility company requested a $248 million gas hike, which would increase residents' rates by 12%.
As winter weather moves into Metro Detroit, DTE Energy wants to remind customers of the programs it offers to ensure their heat stays on.
The utility company is investing $100 million in new substations in Northville Township, Pontiac and Shelby Township.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says one suspect is in custody after two people posed as DTE workers and allegedly killed a 72-year-old man and duct taped his wife in their home on Friday.
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.
The annual America's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Detroit is in its 99th year, and last-minute changes could come due to the wind.
Ryan O'Reilly and Erik Haula scored 28 seconds apart with less than six minutes remaining as Nashville snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
The Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved the Detroit City Football Club's plan to build its 15,000-seat stadium and other community projects in Southwest Detroit.
The Inkster Police Department is seeking the public's help on Wednesday in locating a 19-month-old girl who was last seen with her biological mother.
The annual America's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Detroit is in its 99th year, and last-minute changes could come due to the wind.
An armed suspect was shot and killed about 3 a.m. Wednesday on Van Horn Road in Trenton.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is coming back to the team less than a year after he retired, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said two members of the National Guard were shot in Washington, D.C.
Ryan O'Reilly and Erik Haula scored 28 seconds apart with less than six minutes remaining as Nashville snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
The culinary team at Ford Field has planned a special menu for Thursday's game when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers.
Downtown Rochester, Michigan, is now fully into the holiday spirit as it held its annual Big, Bright Light Show and Lagniappe celebration Monday evening.
America's Thanksgiving Parade takes place on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, in downtown Detroit.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Two iconic homes in Southeast Michigan are competing in a national contest to be named the top holiday historic home tour in the U.S.
Ryan O'Reilly and Erik Haula scored 28 seconds apart with less than six minutes remaining as Nashville snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot a few blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C., and a suspect is in custody, identified as an Afghan national.
A Ferris State University professor is in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after being arrested in Detroit earlier in November.
Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.
Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air traffic controllers.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Commonly called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a contagious infection that can cause inflammation of the stomach.
The Wyandotte Public Schools district says classes at Wilson Middle School will resume on Thursday after officials closed the school due to a "potential norovirus outbreak."
In 2022, Mark Van Alstine was 36 years old and healthy. Then the father of two began experiencing intense migraines.
Ryan O'Reilly and Erik Haula scored 28 seconds apart with less than six minutes remaining as Nashville snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.
The Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved the Detroit City Football Club's plan to build its 15,000-seat stadium and other community projects in Southwest Detroit.
Jaylen Brown had 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 117-114 on Wednesday night.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is coming back to the team less than a year after he retired, sources told CBS News Detroit.
The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
Kinloch talked about helping neighborhoods, and he talked about improving education and DPSCD.
A West Bloomfield, Michigan, man accused of breaking a neighbor's window and firing a gun into their home earlier this week is facing a slew of felony charges.
The annual America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit is in its 99th year, and last-minute changes could come as the wind blows through the city.
According to AAA, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel period of all American holidays, with Sunday and Monday after the holiday the busiest time to travel back home.
Snow showers continue tonight with wind staying strong, but our attention turns to the weekend and another snow system.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow is coming back to the team after retiring earlier this year, sources told CBS News Detroit on Wednesday.