Metro Detroit storm damage • Latest power outage numbers • Man survives being run over by train
On Wednesday's News Hit: - Power storms brought down trees, power lines, and poles, and left a trail of damage to deal with today. - More than 327,000 Michiganders are without power this morning. - A 20-year-old man was sleeping on railroad tracks in Ann Arbor when he got trapped underneath a freight train.
Beware of downed power lines after severe thunderstorms
Your Wednesday commute may be a bit more difficult due to downed power lines in Metro Detroit. Some of these lines have simply knocked out power to traffic lights, while other lines are blocking roads.
203K without power after severe thunderstorms
More than 203,000 DTE customers are without power on Wednesday morning after strong storms moved through Metro Detroit. DTE has crews from out of state as the company works to get the lights back on.
Heavy storms hammer SE Michigan leaving trail of power outages
DTE says crews are dealing with more than 1,000 downed wires.
Storm damage leaves downed wires across east side including St. Clair Shores
FOX 2 also saw first-hand during our interview how a harmless-looking down wire can be extremely dangerous.
Oakland County hit hard by Tuesday storms
Trees and power poles were taken down by the swift but powerful storm system this afternoon.
Maternal health outcome roundtable held, focusing on communities of color
Officials say Michigan is facing a maternal health crisis, with pregnancy-related deaths increasing over the past 13 years.
Garden City car fire caused by downed power lines
Video by Erin Stone
Strong winds roar through Lincoln Park amid severe storms
Video courtesy of Jessica Raymond Wilson
Radioactive waste disposal coming to Van Buren Township causes officials to sound alarm
EGLE said only five landfills in the country could accept the waste, and Wayne Disposal is the closest geographically to the New York cleanup site.
2024 Corvette Fest at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
The 19th annual Corvette Fest will take place at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. This year, the event will raise money for Leader Dogs For the Blind.
Democratic strategy shifts to personal stories of candidates' mothers
Every candidate wants to connect with voters – that's not anything new in the world of politics – but four female Democrats are trying to connect with voters in a different way.
EPA starts cleaning up Clinton Township explosion site
During clean-up, there will also be air quality monitors tracking particulate matter and other emissions - ensuring nothing visible is bleeding off the site.
Storm aftermath includes downed trees in Birmingham
Large trees were brought down in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon as severe weather rolled through the area.
Former Detroit city council president Saunteel Jenkins considers running for mayor
“My dream is literally that Detroit will once again be the city of dreams,” Jenkins said. “My dream is that every neighborhood is thriving, and not just surviving."
Lawsuit: Detroit hotel manager raped employee
A new lawsuit filed by an ex-employee of the Detroit Marriott hotel at the Renaissance Center claims the woman was sexually assaulted by her manager. The individual behind the alleged attack has since been arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct.
Man nearly loses hand after being struck by Ann Arbor train
With the help of a hydraulic ram, first responders were able to free the 20-year-old's hand without amputation. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor.
Metro Detroiters cope with intense Tuesday heat
A heat advisory is in effect for Southeast Michigan until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, with peak heat index values of up to 102 expected. However, storms have also ripped through the area.
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