Broken Gas Line Sparks Explosion, Large Fire In Flint
Authorities say a damaged gas line on a bridge reconstruction project has sparked a large fire and closed stretches of a road and freeway in Flint.
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Authorities say a damaged gas line on a bridge reconstruction project has sparked a large fire and closed stretches of a road and freeway in Flint.
Officials on the scene say tensions remain high because another explosion could happen at any moment.
It set off a blast at the commercial laundry service on Hoover near Stephens that caused $1 million in damages to nearby homes.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area of West Fort Street, between Washington and Cass.
"We wanna know what happened...How did that happen?"
Authorities have identified the woman killed in a vehicle explosion on a metro Detroit freeway as a 23-year-old expecting mother.
A woman died Tuesday afternoon when her car exploded following a three-vehicle crash on M-10.
Authorities in Lapeer have identified a 34-year-old man who died in an explosion at a machine shop that also injured three other people.
One person was killed and three others injured Tuesday in an explosion at a Lapeer machine shop.
Police in Dearborn say a man is hospitalized in critical condition after an apparent natural gas explosion at this home.
Officials say the explosion happened shortly after crews from Consumers Energy arrived to investigate the possible gas leak.
The restaurant was closed on Sunday and no one was hurt in the explosion.
A contractor digging on a farm to lay a drain tile struck a gas line, officials said.
Investigators believe squatters might have rigged an illegal gas hookup to the stove.
"When I turned around, I seen all the flames and smoke ..."
The westbound freeway is expected to be closed for up to 12 hours.
An explosion at a 4-unit apartment building in Lincoln Park Saturday morning shook the surrounding structure and ripped the roof from the building.
One of Michigan's largest utilities has agreed to pay $1 million after a natural gas line exploded, killing a Royal Oak man.
Authorities say the homeowner was digging with a backhoe close to the home and hit a gas line.
I thought the Harlem Shake video craze was over, but this one is DEFINITELY worth watching.
Detroit residents are calling for an emergency evacuation plan nearly a week after an explosion at an oil refinery on the city's southwest side.
Marathon Detroit Refinery told WWJ that they were trying to get the situation under control but could not comment further.
Police say a suspected methamphetamine lab explosion at a Flint apartment complex has damaged the building and prompted an evacuation.
Several people have been hurt in two explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line.
Four people were injured in a suspicious explosion at a Harrison Township apartment complex over the weekend.
Three people are dead and seven others were taken to the hospital after a crash in Ellington Township, Michigan, on Friday night, according to the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office.
Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, who is battling brain and spinal cancer, was honored by the Michigan cities of Dearborn Heights, Dearborn and Melvindale on Saturday.
Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the AL playoffs.
Angel Flores rushed for 137 yards and threw a touchdown pass, and Nahree Biggins rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown to lead Central Michigan to a 24-13 win over in-state rival Eastern Michigan in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
The Detroit Lions host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
A U.S. district judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that former Michigan football players who competed for the university before 2016 lost money during their college careers over their names, images and likenesses, according to court documents filed Friday.
Three people are dead and seven others were taken to the hospital after a crash in Ellington Township, Michigan, on Friday night, according to the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office.
Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, who is battling brain and spinal cancer, was honored by the Michigan cities of Dearborn Heights, Dearborn and Melvindale on Saturday.
Angel Flores rushed for 137 yards and threw a touchdown pass, and Nahree Biggins rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown to lead Central Michigan to a 24-13 win over in-state rival Eastern Michigan in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
The Detroit Lions host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
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.
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.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The singer and songwriter, 34, will perform at Ford Field on Aug. 29, 2026
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
President Trump told his administration on Friday to declassify any federal records about Amelia Earhart, the pilot whose 1937 disappearance over the Pacific Ocean has drawn decades of public fascination.
The case involving Anthony Emmanuel Labrador-Sierra got national attention after it was discovered that he enrolled at Perrysburg High School near Toledo.
Tens of thousands of BMW vehicles, and some Toyotas, are being recalled due to an engine starter relay that can corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
On Saturday, some of those local heroes were remembered at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital during a special memorial service.
Wayne County officials are monitoring the presence of the Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito.
Officials in Oakland County are reporting a significant drop in drug overdose deaths during 2024 as compared to 2023.
Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the AL playoffs.
Angel Flores rushed for 137 yards and threw a touchdown pass, and Nahree Biggins rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown to lead Central Michigan to a 24-13 win over in-state rival Eastern Michigan in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
The Detroit Lions host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
A U.S. district judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that former Michigan football players who competed for the university before 2016 lost money during their college careers over their names, images and likenesses, according to court documents filed Friday.
Detroit City Football Club continues a four-match home stand this Saturday evening in an Eastern Conference matchup against Louisville City FC.
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.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Enbridge's Line 5 carries millions of gallons of oil under the Straits of Mackinac every week as talk continues about the aging pipeline and a tunnel replacement.
Novi officials say crews are making progress on repairs after a massive water main break, Warren has officially opened a new fire station and other top stories for the afternoon of Sept. 27, 2025.
In a social media post on Saturday, President Trump said he's directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide troops to "protect War ravaged portland." As Willie James Inman reports, Oregon officials say the troops aren't welcomed.
Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel is traveling around the U.S., getting sworn in at different law enforcement agencies. He was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018. Veronica Ortiga reports.
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Detroit is seeking volunteers to help refurbish bikes for children in need.
Cooler conditions mid-week