Dense Fog Advisory • Detroit Marathon refinery strike ends • Crews clean up fuel spill near Rouge River
MONDAY NEWS HIT - The morning drive may be a bit tricky due to dense fog blanketing Metro Detroit.
Southeast Michigan is under a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. Monday.
The foggy start gives way to a damp day ahead. Spotty showers will stick around through the afternoon, and you’ll notice a steady breeze out of the south at 10-20 mph. Temperatures will climb to a high near 52°, keeping us on the mild side despite the gray skies. It’s not the prettiest day, but it’s a good one to keep an umbrella within reach.
Tonight, conditions stay soggy with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures dip to a low near 36°, staying just warm enough to avoid icy conditions. However, the chill in the air will start setting the stage for a cooler pattern heading into the week.
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Metro Detroit weather: Dense Fog Advisory to start a damp day
Visibility is down to near zero in some areas, so take it easy on the roads and allow for extra time on your morning commute.
Detroit Marathon refinery strike ends
The Detroit Marathon Petroleum refinery strike ended over the weekend after the union and business came to a multi-year agreement.
According to Local 283 an agreement was ratified by members, ending the impasse, which had been ongoing since early September.
A statement said the seven-year contract includes wage increases, while maintaining their Teamster healthcare with no employee contribution and maintaining their pension.
The refinery, located in Southwest Detroit, has been run by other workers at the facility during negotiations.
The union had claimed they work in unsafe environments while adding that other untrained workers substituting for them was an even bigger threat to the public.
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Detroit Marathon refinery strike ends with 7-year agreement
According to Local 283 an agreement was ratified by members, ending the impasse, which had been ongoing since early September.
3 Lions hurt in Sunday's matchup
In addition to losing to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, the Detroit Lions lost several players to injuries.
DB Khalil Dorsey was carted off the field with a leg injury after colliding with teammate Ezekiel Turner. After that first-half injury, Dorsey did not return.
Dorsey, a backup in Detroit’s secondary, is a key player for the Lions on special teams.
Other Lions hurt include CB Carlton Davis, who injured his knee in the second quater, and DT Alim McNeill, who did not return after suffering a knee injury in the third quarter.
Detroit fell 48-42 to Buffalo. The AFC East-champion Bills (11-3) have won eight of nine, taking advantage of Josh Allen’s ability to make plays with his right arm and legs.
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Lions struggle in 48-42 loss to Bills
The highlight of the night for the Lions was when offensive tackle Dan Skipper caught a short pass and rumbled 9 yards into the end zone.
Unknown amount of fuel spilled near Rouge River
An unknown amount of diesel fuel spilled near the Rouge River after a truck lost control and jack-knifed in the ditch of I-94 early Monday.
According to Michigan State Police, the truck driver was on the westbound side of the freeway near Oakwood Boulevard when he "dropped" the trailer's third axle. This caused him to lose control and jack-knife in the ditch around 1:30 a.m.
An unknown amount of diesel fuel was spilled in the ditch, which isn't far from the Rouge River. It isn't clear if the truck dropped any of the 75,000 pounds of steel rolls it was carrying.
Police said the truck driver was taken to a hospital as a precaution.
The clean up is continuing, causing some traffic delays in the area.
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Crews cleaning up diesel spill near Rouge River after truck jack-knifes on I-94
Cleanup crews have been handling a fuel spill Monday morning after a truck driver lost control and jack-knifed in the ditch of I-94 near Oakwood in Wayne County.
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A damp day follows the foggy start.
What else we're watching
- Dearborn police are investigating a "domestic violence incident" that left one person dead on Reuter in Dearborn. Police have not released more details about the Sunday night death.
- A man accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a mother of two in Sterling Heights is due in court today. Daitjuan Austin is scheduled to have a preliminary exam.
- One person was killed early Monday in the 15700 lock of Patton. Police are still looking for the person who shot the male victim just after 1 a.m.
- Michigan gas price averages are up 10 cents from a week ago, according to data from AAA.
- A Detroit family needs help after losing their home to a fire just weeks before Christmas. Learn how to help here.
Lord & Taylor making a comeback
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest department store chain, is making a comeback with an old logo, new owners and a new vision.
The iconic company, established in 1826 and with a long history in fashion, shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores in 2021 after years of financial hardship exacerbated by the pandemic. An e-commerce reboot also failed.
Now, under new owners Regal Brands Global, who acquired Lord & Taylor's intellectual property, the store and brand is looking to reclaim its lofty position in the retail industry with an online comeback in 2025 and a return of its iconic sweeping cursive logo – which had been canned under previous ownership.
"We are delighted to bring back our beloved logo and are dedicated to restoring Lord & Taylor’s reputation for exceptional customer service and quality," the Lord & Taylor’s website states. "Our focus will be on introducing new products under the iconic Lord & Taylor signature logo."
Regal Brands Global purchased Lord & Taylor intellectual property rights after the investment firm Saadia Group relinquished those rights in February after a court found it was in default on more than $45 million in debt.
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Lord & Taylor, America's oldest department store, is making a comeback
The company was established in 1826 and shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores in 2021 after years of financial hardship.